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Post by leftturnonly on Aug 30, 2017 6:02:37 GMT
UPDATE: The heaviest of the rain has very slowly moved on from Port Arthur. It is still raining now and will for some time to come throughout SE Texas/SW Louisiana.
About 2 AM CDT - The major news sources have focused heavily on Houston and its immediate surroundings during Hurricane Harvey. Beaumont has been mentioned, but Port Arthur, Port Neches, Groves, Nederland and other areas even closer to the Gulf Coast than Beaumont is have been virtually ignored.
The whole area was pounded by the outer band of Hurricane Harvey the entire time it sat over Houston with even heavier rain today. The highways out of the county, Jefferson County, were closed earlier today with the exception of I10 eastbound, but even the access roads to the highway were flooded.
It's still raining at an incredible rate. It's late at night. There are fires. Homes are flooding and people are extremely desperate.
They could use all the prayers we can give them.
Thank you.
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Post by leftturnonly on Aug 30, 2017 6:11:42 GMT
Knee Deep Water is not an emergency.
They are at the point where roof rescues are the priority.
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Post by luckyexwife on Aug 30, 2017 6:14:07 GMT
How terrible! Praying, praying, praying.
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Post by cawoman on Aug 30, 2017 6:21:59 GMT
This is not comprehendable to most of us and I can only imagine the terror and vulnerability these people are feeling. Other than donating money I feel so helpless, so prayers are the least I can offer. I'm so, so sorry.
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Post by azredhead on Aug 30, 2017 6:22:17 GMT
They have been in our prayers including the first responders! I can't comprehend it but I wanna help whaever way. I can't give $$ but I wanna some stuff to our church or someone wo is taking it. Dh also said we need to go through boxes in our guest room.. We have cloths just sitting in there and alot those 5 gallon water bottles fun. I want to send something.. I hope people of the roofs can get out.. I know some wanted stay if they had levels. A few of my friends said they are going through this clothes so maybe we can get another truck going or send to red cross.
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Post by gar on Aug 30, 2017 6:26:32 GMT
It's just awful, from what I'm seeing on the news here...my heart goes out to every single person affected by this catastrophic event, truly.
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Post by leftturnonly on Aug 30, 2017 6:28:05 GMT
This is not comprehendable to most of us and I can only imagine the terror and vulnerability these people are feeling. Other than donating money I feel so helpless, so prayers are the least I can offer. I'm so, so sorry. Thank you. People are being told to find anything that can float. I listened to a call where a man described in detail how he had to tell a trapped woman in 4 feet of water to take everything out of her deep freezer, put some blankets in, and get in because it will float. The major news channels and even the weather channel are not getting this news out. The scope of the disaster will only begin to be seen once daylight comes. Too bad there are no major news people there to show it. |
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Post by bothmykidsrbrats on Aug 30, 2017 7:10:05 GMT
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Post by leftturnonly on Aug 30, 2017 7:29:04 GMT
The Bob Bowers Civic Center in Pt. Arthur that is being used as a shelter has taken on water. People sheltering there are sitting up in the bleachers.
It's still raining, but the worst has finally passed.
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Post by leftturnonly on Aug 30, 2017 7:32:58 GMT
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Post by AllieC on Aug 30, 2017 7:55:43 GMT
I just can't imagine the terror of being in a situation like this. I am thinking of everyone affected.
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Post by garagesaler on Aug 30, 2017 8:05:51 GMT
So scary. Praying for all of those affected.
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Post by leftturnonly on Aug 30, 2017 8:16:57 GMT
Latest news - Displaced Port Arthur residents at the civic center are being taken to the Carl Parker Center At Lamar State College PA
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Post by ScrapsontheRocks on Aug 30, 2017 8:54:29 GMT
All good thoughts from over here. Hoping the worst has indeed passed; may relief be swift.
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Post by michellegb on Aug 30, 2017 8:57:25 GMT
This is not comprehendable to most of us and I can only imagine the terror and vulnerability these people are feeling. Other than donating money I feel so helpless, so prayers are the least I can offer. I'm so, so sorry. This. Times 1,000. I'm praying for all that are suffering through this. SaveSave |
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Post by leftturnonly on Aug 30, 2017 9:07:57 GMT
Prayers are still needed.
While the very worst of the rain is over, the rain amount is still very high. Harvey has been moving at a snail's pace and the water on the ground is just piling up higher.
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Post by leftturnonly on Aug 30, 2017 9:29:28 GMT
It's 4:33 in the morning. KFDM in Beaumont is saying to do what you need to do to stay alive. Period.
They think that every home in Port Arthur has some degree of flooding.
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Post by MDscrapaholic on Aug 30, 2017 9:35:30 GMT
Oh my. Reading this makes my heart hurt. Prayers going up for you and everyone in SE Texas.
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Post by RosieKat on Aug 30, 2017 9:45:07 GMT
The terror and havoc and destruction this storm has caused are just unfathomable.
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Post by BarbaraUK on Aug 30, 2017 9:55:52 GMT
Thoughts and prayers being sent to SE Texas and all affected by this dreadful hurricane.
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Post by leftturnonly on Aug 30, 2017 10:02:31 GMT
LIVE: Rescues have been ongoing all night. The list for rescue is about 300 for Port Arthur at this time. They are asking people to only call in once. Multiple calls are coming in for the same addresses making prioritizing more complicated.
Homes in the most southern part of the city have water in their homes 4 and 5 feet deep. Some homes have water 6 feet and deeper inside.
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Post by Patter on Aug 30, 2017 10:24:34 GMT
I am heartbroken watching all of this. I can't even imagine. I have been praying for the entire area and will continue!
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Post by LavenderLayoutLady on Aug 30, 2017 10:28:07 GMT
Prayers sent!
I just wish the weather would let up.
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Post by mollycoddle on Aug 30, 2017 10:32:21 GMT
All good thoughts from over here. Hoping the worst has indeed passed; may relief be swift. Me too. This is incomprehensible. I wish that I could do more than just donating. |
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Post by elaine on Aug 30, 2017 10:35:51 GMT
Prayers being sent! I hope that everyone in need finds shelter.
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Post by leftturnonly on Aug 30, 2017 10:47:49 GMT
Prayers being sent! I hope that everyone in need finds shelter. It's about an hour to daylight, but there are boats and big trucks that have been out all night picking people up. Orange in nearby Orange County is now and has been having extremely heavy rainfall. Hardin County has had extreme rainfall. The area is just so big, I just can't name everything. |
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Post by elaine on Aug 30, 2017 11:00:47 GMT
Prayers being sent! I hope that everyone in need finds shelter. It's about an hour to daylight, but there are boats and big trucks that have been out all night picking people up. Orange in nearby Orange County is now and has been having extremely heavy rainfall. Hardin County has had extreme rainfall. The area is just so big, I just can't name everything. I've been watching coverage since 5:30 east coast time. What is happening is horrific. There are so many brave people putting themselves in danger to save others. |
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Post by malibou on Aug 30, 2017 11:14:46 GMT
Ugh, I have a dear friend in Orange. I seriously wish Harvey would move the f#ck along.
The devastation from this is incomprehensible. And at the same time, I am in awe of all the people doing whatever they can to help out others.
Keeping SE Texas tucked up safely in my thoughts.
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Post by leftturnonly on Aug 30, 2017 11:18:30 GMT
Ugh, I have a dear friend in Orange. I seriously wish Harvey would move the f#ck along. Orange is directly east of Port Arthur for all of you who don't know. The Weather Channel just said that this Hurricane has moved about the same speed a person can walk. |
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Post by camanddanismom on Aug 30, 2017 11:18:56 GMT
Thoughts and prayers! The aftermath is going to be as epic as the storm itself. Such a huge area of impact! My heart goes out to these people!!!
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