Another Matthew Survivor
@cindiowens (5120)
North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
October 10, 2016 8:27pm CST
Hurricane Matthew swept ( very slowly ) through the Atlantic region. We were all wondering what to do. Should we evacuate as we were told? Should we stay and ride it out? There was no definitive answer. Who knows what a storm will bring, and who really knows where it will go?
Apparently, there were just a little upwards of 300 lives lost to Hurricane Matthew. Most of the lives lost were in Haiti. There were a few here in South Carolina, and I am sure a few in Florida, and maybe even in other states.
My heart goes out to all the lost, and their survivors. Matthew was brutal.
While there is flooding still going on, and fires were reported, for some reason me and my family were spared. We are safe. For the moment.
Life is not guaranteed for anyone. Take a minute, and give thanks for what we have. We may not have it tomorrow.
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@celticeagle (165810)
• Boise, Idaho
11 Oct 16
Sure would be nice if people would evacuate when the governor tells them to. Glad to hear you are safe.
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@cindiowens (5120)
• North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
11 Oct 16
Yes, but many many did not.
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@celticeagle (165810)
• Boise, Idaho
14 Oct 16
@cindiowens .....I can understand that. A plan should be in place if you live in that area so you can get out and have a place designated to go to.
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@cindiowens (5120)
• North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
14 Oct 16
@celticeagle Some were afraid of the aftermath of leaving, more than the storm itself. Once you leave, it might be quite some time before you are allowed to return. That means cash you will need to stay elsewhere. It also means that while you are away from your home, others feel free to take whatever you may have there as their own.
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@silvermist (19702)
• India
11 Oct 16
@cindiowens Glad to know you are safe.Hopefully,nothing dangerous happens in future.
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@cindiowens (5120)
• North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
11 Oct 16
Thank you so much.
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@cindiowens (5120)
• North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
11 Oct 16
Thank you so much Valerie.
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@JESSY3236 (19860)
• United States
11 Oct 16
Glad you are ok. My mother said there was flooding near where she lives.
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@cindiowens (5120)
• North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
11 Oct 16
The rivers are still rising from what I heard.
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@MarymargII (12422)
• Toronto, Ontario
11 Oct 16
I think I would have evacuated although I know it's a hard decision- You have to worry about the worst effects and thank God in the US, it wasn't as bad as it could get !
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@cindiowens (5120)
• North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
11 Oct 16
@MarymargII The thing is...we never know until it is too late.
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@cindiowens (5120)
• North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
11 Oct 16
We all think we know what we would do in a situation, until that situation is upon us. It is tough to say the least. You are right, it could have been a lot worse.
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@MarymargII (12422)
• Toronto, Ontario
11 Oct 16
@cindiowens You're right especially when you wonder will it really be as bad!
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@Happy2BeMe (99380)
• Canada
11 Oct 16
Glad to hear you and your family made it safely through the storm. Life is precious.
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@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
17 Oct 16
I am happy to know your family is safe . But did it hit your town too ?
@AbbyGreenhill (45494)
• United States
11 Oct 16
I think the biggest shock was how bad NC got it. My niece is in Raleigh and she said it is a mess. I think inland got it much worse than some parts of the cost.
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@cindiowens (5120)
• North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
11 Oct 16
Yes, I think you are right.
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@Tampa_girl7 (50080)
• United States
20 Oct 16
So very true. We are not promised tomorrow.
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@cindiowens (5120)
• North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
11 Oct 16
Thank you so much @jennyjoy.
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