Re the schools having food supplies. I don't know about Texas, but here food is not cooked in the schools and hasn't been for years. The exception to that here is our local vocational school that teaches culinary and baking and pastry. We wouldn't have the food supply available for such situations.

My heart aches while reading along with all here about the impact this storm has had on our "family" members. The attitudes you have displayed has been remarkable! I hope it gives Raven, Marilyn, Lucille some comfort to keep us updated because it surely comforts us. We hurt along with you. Know that we care and want to help....if only in prayer, in listening, whatever gives you a shoulder. We cannot begin to imagine the circumstances in which you find yourselves. I think I can speak for others in wanting to help....but would like to help directly....to those of our "family"......if only we could figure out how!!! I, personally, would rather know any donation would surely find the rightful person....with no strings attached, no wait, the right size, the most needed....to fill particular needs of our devastated friends. Guide us if you can. ~ Raven: does the elderly neighbor with whom you are staying have a computer? How far from her would be the nearest open road? I can't begin to guess when mail would again be delivered! ~ We are all sending our prayers and love....which seems so trite.....but is heartfelt.

Tami, only a couple of our schools have kitchens that actually are working kitchens too. I know a few of the grade schools are in receipt of hot lunches brought in from a central area.

In our big storm almost 10 years ago, the high school was on the grid that got power back in three days (as did our residential block, we were so lucky). It has a working kitchen, cooks. But after so many hours without power and the temperature to which many items may have been exposed, by regulation they couldn't serve it to the students. No food, no school. Kids didn't go back for another week when the highways were all opened and new products stocked.

Saw this video showing some aerial footage of the northeast area.

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1836586429703418&id=100000562357248

I have just seen a Facebook post from Marilyn. Not good news. there was 3' of water in the house, water over her head as she tried to rescue the horses that she thought yesterday were safe. The horses and Marilyn & DH are now safe, but they have lost 2 of the donkeys and both trucks.

I have no words.

Oh no!

I am so worried for everyone down there! If it is already this bad, what's going to happen when it rains again?

Tami- thank you SOO much for the update on Marilyn.

Lucille, I'm so sorry for your losses. Based on your previous post,I was hoping that you would be in the clear. I hope you are able to salvage some of your possessions.

Heartbreaking news from Marilyn. Feel terrible about the donkeys, the trucks and the house, but am grateful she, Jody and the rest of the horses are safe. What a terrifying ordeal that must have been. Marilyn, if you see this, I am so very sorry.

Oh No. Can you let her know we're thinking of her and of Jody?

Omg no! I thought she was going to be OK. I heard them mention chocolate bayou once yesterday but I missed what they said. That's terrible. Losing any life is something totally different than losing other things. I hope the boats are OK.

There was a police officer lost in the water last night. Tragedy. This seems to just keep pumping out the bad stuff in so many ways.

Marilyn thinking about you! I wish I could help you out. My sympathy on your loses.

So sorry for all the losses! Lucille I'm so glad you're here! Marilyn I'm so glad you're safe and so very sorry about the donkeys. My good thoughts and prayers are with everyone affected.

We donated money to Samaritan's Purse, which is our regular place to donate in disaster situations. I'm just a lurker here but wanted to mention that they are lining up volunteers to go physically help and have disaster teams on site already. Thought I'd mention this for those that want to help, you might want to check this out. volunteering and donating help to Houston

The water has receded from the garage and walkway, and I can see most of the sidewalk that goes to the door in the front yard. The bottom layer of boxes in the garage are soaked so I will be going through those and disposing of the ruined stuff today. But the top layer have only the bottom area wet so it may be that some of the contents will be OK.

I've still lost a lot and have a ton of work to do but it seems that the receding water and new day have given me a little hope and energy, and yesterday I wasn't feeling hope I was feeling discouraged, overwhelmed, and apprehensive that there would be further flooding.

Another good piece of news is that the house was sold two weeks ago so I do not have to worry about any water damage to the house itself although I am happy for the new owners that the water looks like it affected only the garage and walkway. And they know people who can come in and help.

Marilyn I am so sorry about the donkeys and any damage to your home. Raven, words cannot express how upset I am that you have had to go through all of this. I truly hope there is a way that your home's value can be given to you so that you can find a different place to live.

While this was characterized as a 'once in 500 year' flood, it is my opinion that climate changes may lead to more frequent events of this nature and while I am going to stay in Texas I am moving away from the coast. Enough is enough, I have been through too many hurricanes.

Lucille, I am glad you have got some better news. This is awful. That's good news about the new owners already having help.

Marilyn, I am so sorry about the donkeys. I have been lurking and following your adventures with the horses and all the other animals. You do such good work for them.

We are going to be getting the leftovers of Harvey late today and tomorrow in North Alabama. TVA has already lowered Guntersville and Wilson lakes to try to control the flooding. I hope we don't get too many tornadoes. We are a Torcon 4.

Marilyn.....what about all the other animals you often have as rescues?

I'm sorry this has happened to all of you in the path of this distruction.

Sherry you are in my thoughts.

Raven, if you have been moved to the Dallas area, I have a friend who can get you a wheelchair. Just let me know.

I'm going to check Facebook now to check on Marilyn.

Lucille, so glad you have little damage.

Marilyn's post? I missed it....anyone care to tell me what she said? I'm not on Facebook...

Nicole:

tami_ohio

I have just seen a Facebook post from Marilyn. Not good news. there was
3' of water in the house, water over her head as she tried to rescue the
horses that she thought yesterday were safe. The horses and Marilyn
& DH are now safe, but they have lost 2 of the donkeys and both
trucks.

Oh nooooo, thank God she and her husband are safe.

I'm sooo concerned about the children. Here's a new release which has me in tears. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/harvey-horror-shivering-tot-found-clinging-to-drowned-mom/?ftag=CNM-00-10aab6a&linkId=41608001

I am so sorry to hear about Marilyn's situatuon. I fear also for Terilyn since we haven't heard from her. And Lucille, so sorry you had water too. This whole thing just makes me sick every time I see a new story on TV. I feel very fortunate right now. We had a flood in a house once and I know what you're dealing with, both emotionally, financially, and in so many other ways.

Marilyn had about 60 cats, 6 dogs and a pig. All pets. Are they ALL gone?

How horrible all around. The media of course centers on Houston and other centers, but there are all the people in the outlaying areas, like Marilyn, which are on their own. People from here are heading your way to help out in the countryside.

I am so upset to hear that Marilyn was so seriously affected. Losing any life is the worst tragedy. So sad.

I know I have been worried about terrilyn too. I lost all my contacts in my drowned phone and my address book.

If everyone that has Raven's number, or address will contact her, she can rebuild her address book!

Moni

Oh, my. I'm not on FB and didn't get the updated news yesterday. How awful.

Raven ~ I know this is small given the big picture...but I think you can download your call history from your provider.

I think one of the next miseries will be mosquitoes. My bagged trash floated out of the trash can a block away and so I just went to retrieve it and there were plenty mosquitoes out there. The water has receded but some of the streets remain flooded and the city mosquito truck may not be able to get through.

Oh, I'm sick about what I've just read about Marilyn. She's a tough person but this is too much. Thank you for posting about her. And of course I'm feeling badly for all of you Texans who have been affected--sure hope someone hears from Terrilyn soon.

Raven , have you been able to get out and get what you need yet?

I'm just now reading that Marilyn has lost two donkeys. This is all just so heart breaking. Praying that she, Jody, the horses and all of her other animals are safe and stay safe.

Raven, have you been able to get food? I'm sure the lady you are staying with would be running out and if she doesn't have any pets, there would be no food for Mia.

Raven can't really get out... she is without her mobility devices... aka, wheel chair, mobility chair, car etc.!

Roads are starting to open up now. My area has grocery stores, Lowes and some restaurants open. There are curfews in place. I'd still be leery about driving in the dark. Raven, if you haven't gotten help yet, please post. I can bring you things if I can get there.

I know she doesn't have her chair, but she can ride in a car just for a change of scenery. Someone can bring her supplies.

If you can get to Walmart, you can order online(groceries,ect) and they will bring to your car.

Marilyn has not posted today and didn't mention the other animals that I saw, so I don't know about them. I will keep watching for her to post again and will let her know you are all thinking of her.

Terilyn is ok. Has a houseful, and will check in as soon as she can.

Thanks Tami.....I can't help but wonder if Marilyn has lost her animals feed to water.

I would think so Morz8, but I don't know for sure. I was just on Facebook, and didn't see anything further from her. If I see anything posted, I will let you know.

Marilyn is swamped with problems...TueLo didn't make it;2 donkeys were lost(I suppose drowned,she didnt specify);the pigs,being feral, she is hoping went to higher ground;the house as of yesterday had 3' or more of water in it...dogs were all on her bed;both of their trucks are destroyed/damaged....she & Jodi are at a friends house not far from her own place.

Oh no!

I'm so sad for her animals, and for her. If someone is in contact with her....would she let us know if there is something we can do.

It breaks my heart to hear of Marilyn's losses. Tragedy.

To answer the question yes I was able to get out today! A neighbor came and got us. I was able to use the transport walker of the lady I am staying with since we were just going out for a short time. We got lucky the Kroger was not crowded and there were scooters available. There was an att store next door so I got a replacement phone. Not everything is on it but a lot is. We saw the sun! The water dropped a lot! We could not get down our street boats only but we could see the roof of husband's truck! We are watching the TV right now and the just showed video by a drone going down my street! Saw my friends house but they can it off before my house. But the water looks like it was about the middle of the house. Here's some pics from my subdivision.

Raven, that's positive news. I know it feels good just to get out and do something different.

Dh's friend with the little boys came last night. He lives below the dam that has the uncontrolled release. Another neighbor of his was somehow able to get back in and take photos. As of this morning, the water was not above his driveway. Not sure if it will get in or not, but if it does, they are hoping it is just the garage. They have another friend a couple of hours away that has a fully furnished house between leases. The wife and kids will stay there a couple of weeks while the husband comes back when he has to go back to work. There will still be some cleanup at their house and they have a boil water order. They left here in better spirits today.

Raven if you have the same phone number as before, and text, I can text you my information if you want it.

Glad the water is going down, and you could get out and get some things you needed.

Yes I have a phone now same number if you had the cell number not the house.

I think I over exerted myself today and seeing the devastation up close, I got a little bit ill feeling. I just woke up to take some medication and decided to check in.

The number I have ends in 01.

Sorry to hear you over did. I am sure the situation is not helping.

Tami, it ends in 06

Moni, got your voicemail. Will call you tomorrow.

The number I have for Raven does end in 01. I see now that I have home written next to it, not cell. :(