Mom and Dad had packed everything in their car and had planned to evacuate but as the time to leave got closer, they decided to stay. I wanted them to leave but honestly, I would have stayed too.
The predictions were that it would hit south of them as a Category 2. Their new roof was completed just days before so rain wasn’t going to be pouring in.
Dad told me Friday morning that there was a strong north wind blowing, which should weaken the storm, and he was sure it was going to make a late turn to the east. It did, and Jennings, LA took more of a direct hit.
My parents, and most in the Lake Charles area lost power before the worst of the storm got there. They had a ton of rain, some were saying about 15”. Dad said the winds only got up to about 105. Sounds pretty scary to me but after Hurricane Laura, I guess 105 seemed like a cakewalk.
one thing everyone needs to remember – once the winds get to a certain point, 30 to 40 mph I think, they pull the police, sheriff, ambulances and there’s no help coming. That’s why I wanted my parents to leave. If they had heart issues, a kidney stone, a fall – there was no help available.
I pray it’s a very long time before they have to worry about another hurricane.
Sara Fridley says
I’m glad to hear that your parents got through this hurricane safely. Let’s all hope it’s the last hurricane of the season.
Cindy F says
Good to hear your parents made it through ok….Pray that this is it for a very long time.
Ava says
My sister and brother-in-law are part of the Baptist Disaster Rescue team (chain saw / clean up). They were in the Lake Charles area helping and were requested to go back home a couple days early before the next storm hit.
So glad your parents didn’t have damage this time.
Kathleen R Robin says
How is your uncle managing?
Judy Laquidara says
None of the home phones there are working and whatever cell phone he has isn’t working so I can only get messages to him and from him via his stepdaughter. He had way more damages than mom and dad did. He lives probably 30 miles closer to the coast and on the water. I’ve only seen pictures but they had to about take the entire top floor off his house and start over. I noticed his fireplace has been removed. Not sure what the plans are but I am sure with all he has going on, he doesn’t have time to deal with my questions so I’ve left a few messages via FB Messenger for Sherry to give him . . that’s about all I know.
Teri says
I’m so sorry they had to go through this again….I hope everything is ok for them this time.
Diana aka Cassews says
Scary for all for sure .. Hopefully everyone will and are ok .
Yes this weather has been the craziest.
Marilyn Smith says
Judy, so glad that they are healthy and that they have only lost power again which is bad enough. Hopefully they can continue on with their repairs. also hope your uncle has people working for him that can continue working. Praying also that all goes well tomorrow with the movers. Are you leaving when they are done or waiting to Tues. to leave and not have to drive at night. Safe travels to you both!
Nelle Coursey says
I am so glad they are safe. I have been wondering about them. I have been praying for all the people in the path. And I know what 15″ of rain in 8 hours did to us a few years ago! That was our first 500 year flood, then we had two more within a few years!
Betty Edwards says
So glad they are okay! We faired well also, stayed at son’s home which is not far. We had no damage, was without power Saturday u til about 6 pm! Okay we had generator going and were cool and well fed! Lolo with Laura we were on generator for nine days…then on the ninth nine at nine p.m. power came on. Did you hear me shout! I did for sure. Hubby is 83 years old and that lifting of 5 gal gas cans to fill and refill generator got to him. It doesn’t sound like much work but with Pacemaker Defibulator and he is lifting full five gallons cans of gas into and out of trunk of car, getting them on the back porch and then I to generator for nine days. It has taken a toll on him so another long period, well it worried me.
So thankful all the family was okay, glad to hear from yours,
Susan Nixon says
I’m so glad they are alright, and their new roof is intact.
Judy Laquidara says
Thank you! I’m glad too. No one should have to deal with back to back hurricanes!