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Hi! The above photo is me and a friend heading to the beach on Monday last about 4PM, as the hurricane came in. You can go back a few posts to see how the beach approach normally looks, but at that point, the wind was less than 45 mph and from the north or east. The beach here faces south, so was not so affected at that time. Not much rain either. Power and phones were all working. So far as I was aware there was no evacuation order. [I think there was but it was not mandatory, or not yet issued?]
And all seemed okay. The outer dunes were flooding at their bases but not overwhelmed with waves crashing over the tops as we have seen in many nor'easters. Then, as darkness fell, Oct 30, Monday...full moon high tide...the entire ocean just heaved up, swelled up and crashed over the dunes where we are standing, over the turquoise steel 15 foot high seawalls! Not a wave...a whole wall of ocean. It poured into the back yards, pools, around the houses, cars were swept away. Other cars were rescued as people ran out in waist-high surge to move them. The water came up to my home...but not in.
We were safe.
Of course the electricity went when the storm surge engulfed us. It was very dark, but I had food, candles, my family was safe and dry. We had iPads, books, Kindles, cards...the night and following day went well. But then...nothing, No gas, no food supplies[no grocery stores]; no hint of help or repair from any government source or LIPA our power company. And so I packed up my family and have come to the city where a friend has taken us in.
When can I return to my home and my beach? It may be a very long time. Or never.
love
lizzy
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Oh, I'm so sorry for the uncertainty you face. I'm so thankful, though, that you and your family are safe.
ReplyDeleteI've thought about you all day long. Thanks for writing and letting all of us know how you are.
Hugs.
Hunter
Oh, what a saga, and no definite end in sight. But so happy to hear you and family are safe! Thanks for the update.
ReplyDeleteHugs from here too.
Lisse
Am so glad to know you are safe....
ReplyDeleteI know the uncertaintly Lizzy. for us it took about a week before we could go back to our homes but I feel it may be longer for you as the devastation was so much greater. I hope you can return and life will be good again.
ReplyDeleteI can understand your frustration when all you want to do is go home. I hope relief comes soon. My family in New Jersey are doing okay but like you the state is struggling. Hang in there. Kit
ReplyDeleteI am beyond glad you and your family are all safe. I know there will be huge trials ahead and want you to know if you want or need anything, even just someone to rant to or with, I'm here.
ReplyDeleteSending warm, dry, and electrially powered thoughts.
L