Sorry I wasn't able to get back here during the past couple of weeks but obviously all is well as stated upthread with me. We were very fortunate throughout this flood event and have been helping others that we know were affected as much as we can. It's going to take years for some areas of town to get back to "normal", and I'm sure the city itself is forever changed from this experience.
Gas situation is leveling out, most of our stations have fuel now, even though prices are rising. Some of the roads are still not cleared, which is causing even worse traffic congestion than usual, but a few of the main roads are opening back up here & there.
I'm having to actually record tomorrow's game and watch later since I'm helping a family clean out their home that is just now accessible (still has military police stationed at the neighborhood entrance). Not looking forward to being in a house that has been flooded for 2 weeks, but this family has been through the ringer with this storm and need all the help they can get to clear out the damage and salvage what they can. That's just one family, but there are thousands more in the same boat, and I'm sure any assistance provided for relief is greatly appreciated, whether it's physical help, monetary help, or continued prayers for a quick recovery.
All eyes are on Florida now, and I surely hope that area doesn't experience similar destruction. It's terrible that this hurricane season is ramping up so fast and causing so much devastation, but the way my city reacted and is continuing to support each other during this thing has been inspiring to see. I can only hope that type of reaction carries over to any other areas affected by all this chaos (including the wildfires in the western states).
