Hurricane Harvey

@Baya78 (60)
Houston, Texas
September 7, 2017 9:48am CST
Rockport ISD and Aransas Pass ISD are closed indefinitely! Rockport and Aransas NEED HELP! The media is keying in on Houston but Rockport was DEMOLISHED! They have NO water, NO electricity, NO groceries and most are now homeless. There is so much help trying to get into Houston, that groups are being turned away. If you or your group are wanting to help, PLEASE CONSIDER ROCKPORT! Please feel free to copy and paste this to help get the word out! Other areas are being forgotten as well. spread the love, the message, and help if you can! I have also heard that areas North of us like Vidor had tremendous damage and are in dire need of aide. I know that as of Friday there was no power so no stores, gas stations, etc, were open. ROCKPORT, TEXAS has been COMPLETELY FLATTENED and they REALLY NEED SOME HELP. They have NOTHING! PLEASE, LET'S GET THE WORD OUT AND DO WHAT WE CAN! XoXo, Baya
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@DaddyEvil (137257)
• United States
8 Sep 17
Ahh... I see you stole my idea for a discussion topic here on myLot, Baya! (That's okay! What is important is that the word gets out there... ) I am not sure how many, if any, of my friends here will be able to help spread the word about this, but I will suggest your discussion to my followers and we shall see what happens. Hopefully one of them uses another site that might spread the word further than I can by myself.
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@DaddyEvil (137257)
• United States
8 Sep 17
@sugartoes Thank you so much, lil tiger! Baya and I were wondering how to get the word out about the other areas that needed attention but myLot was the only idea I (we) had. I was hoping someone here used other sites where they could link this discussion or write their own discussion/conversation/topic. Any help with this is so greatly appreciated!
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@DaddyEvil (137257)
• United States
8 Sep 17
@Baya78 LOL! I said it was okay, Baya! I was teasing you! Well, you could have sent them privately if you had ask me in the pm's for my email address. I would have offered it on Wattpad, but there is no way to talk privately there. That is one reason I hoped you would join myLot!
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librarygeek1980
@librarygeek1980 (3137)
• United States
8 Sep 17
Thanks for suggestions, Utah and our task forces and our LDS mission efforts are already there. More help should be going out soon. In either case, those that are affected my heart goes out to them in my prayers
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vanny
@vandana7 (100221)
• India
8 Sep 17
I do understand but I don't know how I can be of much help considering that I am from India. It does look like help is needed there urgently.
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vanny
@vandana7 (100221)
• India
8 Sep 17
@DaddyEvil .. Not really. My fb account has been hacked.
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@DaddyEvil (137257)
• United States
8 Sep 17
@vandana7 That's okay, vanny. I am sure some of the other people on myLot will get the word out there for us. Thank you, anyway!
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@DaddyEvil (137257)
• United States
8 Sep 17
I was hoping someone here on myLot used other sites they could spread the word on, vanny. I know you are on other sites, but am not sure if any of them allow you to post something like this. Believe me, Baya has impressed me with the need of these other cities. I am just doing my best to help them out.
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Heather Echola
@GardenGerty (160612)
• United States
8 Sep 17
Often when disaster hits it is the larger cities that get the focus. We have seen this in the past.
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@DaddyEvil (137257)
• United States
8 Sep 17
Yes, GG, the reporters always seem to want to only report on the major cities while there are many more cities and towns that have been damaged by Hurricane Harvey. If you write on any other site, please spread the word about the other places that are being ignored. Thank you for any help you can get for them! I appreciate that!
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Baya Blue
@Baya78 (60)
• Houston, Texas
8 Sep 17
And that's what is so sad. Houston is my city but my heart is breaking for the little towns that are being ignored.
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rebelann1949
@rebelann (112770)
• El Paso, Texas
8 Sep 17
How awful. This is just so damn sad and with Irma heading for Florida the media has new thrills to hit us with.
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rebelann1949
@rebelann (112770)
• El Paso, Texas
8 Sep 17
Heck, @DaddyEvil the media forgot all about the little towns between Corpus Christi and Houston that were hit first, to the media it was much more lucrative to concentrate on Houston.
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@DaddyEvil (137257)
• United States
8 Sep 17
I know, Ann! Other than hitting other sites with this information, IDK what else to do for them... Everyone will be re-focusing on Florida now!
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@DaddyEvil (137257)
• United States
8 Sep 17
@rebelann That's what I was afraid of, Ann! That is why Baya and I came up with this post! We want people to remember there are more than just Houston that was hit with this! Lil tiger actually tweeted about this to the President. I hope that helps!
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Valerie J. Routhieaux
@just4him (317040)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
7 Sep 17
That is so sad. I hope they get the help they need.
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Valerie J. Routhieaux
@just4him (317040)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
8 Sep 17
@Baya78 My prayers are also with them for the help they need.
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Baya Blue
@Baya78 (60)
• Houston, Texas
8 Sep 17
Not even the half of it
I'm so praying they do!
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Kandase
@Kandae11 (54986)
•
7 Sep 17
I hope the word goes out.
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Baya Blue
@Baya78 (60)
• Houston, Texas
7 Sep 17
I am praying that the right person will see the message and that word gets out. We in Houston were devastated by Harvey but Rockport was FLATTENED... COMPLETELY DEMOLISHED! The elusive "they" say that Rockport may get electricity in 4-8 weeks. Texas heat is no joke. No power, no water, barely any food... People sharing what they have. It is heartbreaking.
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Baya Blue
@Baya78 (60)
• Houston, Texas
7 Sep 17
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Baya Blue
@Baya78 (60)
• Houston, Texas
8 Sep 17
I'm hoping so as well
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Ptrikha_2
@ptrikha_2 (46909)
• India
10 Sep 17
I hope that adequate help- food and medical aid reaches these impacted areas.
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Ptrikha_2
@ptrikha_2 (46909)
• India
10 Sep 17
You can share on twitter/facebook etc?
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maezee
@maezee (41988)
• United States
8 Sep 17
Thanks for the info. Those of us who are far from these events are really limited to what the news tells us. I am sure there are many cities the national nrws excludes. Are you in this city?
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Baya Blue
@Baya78 (60)
• Houston, Texas
9 Sep 17
I am from Houston which has actually been hit very hard but the other cities were FLATTENED! NOTHING left standing.
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Barbara Radisavlejvic
@bagarad (14283)
• Paso Robles, California
10 Sep 17
I have some friends who live in Rockport. They evacuated. They recently returned to find their house still standing, undamaged. I wish others in Rockport had been as fortunate. My cousins live in the Houston area and did not suffer damage. Even my cousin in Dickinson, who did not evacuate, had no damage to his house. I continue to pray for all affected by Harvey, and now Irma.
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Barbara Radisavlejvic
@bagarad (14283)
• Paso Robles, California
15 Sep 17
@Baya78 I believe He has blessed them by leaving their homes intact and their loved ones alive.
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Barbara Radisavlejvic
@bagarad (14283)
• Paso Robles, California
15 Sep 17
@Baya78 I should add that that cousin in Dickinson and his wife have been out helping others who did suffer damage. She volunteered in a shelter and their whole family helped repair the homes of others.
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Baya Blue
@Baya78 (60)
• Houston, Texas
10 Sep 17
Your friends in Rockport and Dickinson were both very lucky indeed. God bless them all.
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Carmela
@Carmelanirel2 (8084)
• United States
8 Sep 17
I saw this (well not this exact post) about the forgotten smaller towns that were hit and I did share.
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Carmela
@Carmelanirel2 (8084)
• United States
8 Sep 17
@lookatdesktop Thank you, I will share this.
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@DaddyEvil (137257)
• United States
8 Sep 17
Thank you, Carmela! That is much appreciated!
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anthony davis
@lookatdesktop (27134)
• Dallas, Texas
8 Sep 17
Rockport, Texas, Hit Hard by Harvey | The Weather Channel
weather.com
Flooding and extensive damage show raw power of Hurricane Harvey in Rockport, Texas.
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Catherine
@bluesa (15022)
• Johannesburg, South Africa
9 Sep 17
I hope that any assistance needed will be provided @Baya78 so sorry so many are suffering . @DaddyEvil thank you for letting know and we can all only hope everyone will be helped out.
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@DaddyEvil (137257)
• United States
14 Sep 17
You're welcome, Cat! Many of the people on myLot have been able to provide some assistance for those in need... Any and all help is greatly appreciated!
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anthony davis
@lookatdesktop (27134)
• Dallas, Texas
8 Sep 17
Rockport, Texas, Hit Hard By Harvey
www.npr.org
The coastal tourist town of Rockport, Texas, faced severe damage after Hurricane Harvey.
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@DaddyEvil (137257)
• United States
8 Sep 17
@lookatdesktop Thank you! Yes, we are hearing about it, too! You know some of our friends here are in Florida, or were, at least. I know @ramapo17 is trying to get to her daughter's house in New Jersey. I hope they make it there without problems!
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@DaddyEvil (137257)
• United States
8 Sep 17
Thank you, again! Your efforts are very much appreciated! (I've been listening to the main stations here but they only mention Houston. I wonder why?)
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anthony davis
@lookatdesktop (27134)
• Dallas, Texas
8 Sep 17
@DaddyEvil , here is a LIVE video feed for you to look at: As of 9:49 AM Central Time, Friday, September 8, 2017 :
Hurricane Irma: Live updates - Hurricane Irma Live in real-time
www.youtube.com
Hurricane Irma a Potentially Devastating Category 4 Strike on South Florida Sunday After Raking Through the Bahamas Subscribe for more IRMA updates! IRMA upd...
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librarygeek1980
@librarygeek1980 (3137)
• United States
8 Sep 17
Also, there is a semi trailer packed filled with stuff, relief, that our community has put together . It's going out today!
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@DaddyEvil (137257)
• United States
9 Sep 17
Thank you for letting us know, Jennifer! Y'all are a Godsend!
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SirenOnFire
@JeeyanDee (2692)
•
8 Sep 17
Oh my gosh. That is really awful. I hope help can arrive really soon for them. I think the media should be tapped for this.
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@DaddyEvil (137257)
• United States
8 Sep 17
Thank you for your concern, Siren! It is much appreciated! Yes, getting word out is our goal right now! Some of our friends here on myLot have been tweeting about this as well as posting this on Facebook. Hopefully the media will notice!
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@DaddyEvil (137257)
• United States
9 Sep 17
@JeeyanDee I only post here on myLot. I don't have a Twitter account, either. No, I haven't. I wouldn't know how to tag them anywhere. Several of my friends here do have accounts with sites that will get attention, though. One friend sent a tweet to Trump! I am thinking that might not actually help, but she is thinking outside the box, which is what we needed here!
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SirenOnFire
@JeeyanDee (2692)
•
9 Sep 17
@DaddyEvil They eventually will! Have you been tagging them in your posts and tweets?
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ShannyBananny
@shaggin (72103)
• United States
8 Sep 17
How sad! I only knew that Florida was damaged by Irma but knew it was going to effect other places as well. How tragic!
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@DaddyEvil (137257)
• United States
8 Sep 17
I didn't think Irma had hit Florida yet, Shaggin! I knew Nancy (ramapo17) evacuated her house there and is on her way to her daughter's house in New Jersey, though.
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Silvermist
@silvermist (19702)
• India
13 Sep 17
This is a trend I see all over the world.When help is offered,some places are sidelined .I do hope help will come to Rockfort,Texas.
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cmoneyspinner
@cmoneyspinner (9219)
• Austin, Texas
8 Sep 17
The group of Christians at the congregation where I worship have already considered Rockport. Our elders surveyed the whole situation and made decisions about the appropriate benevolence needed - financial and otherwise. We are offering help to all affected by Hurricane Harvey.
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@DaddyEvil (137257)
• United States
8 Sep 17
That is great! Thank you for letting us know and for any help you have done, personally! It is all appreciated!
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RasmaSandra
@RasmaSandra (79648)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
8 Sep 17
Yes important to get the word our and important to keep on praying.
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@DaddyEvil (137257)
• United States
9 Sep 17
Yes, I agree, both are vitally important! Thank you for the prayers! These people really need them!
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The Horse
@TheHorse (218463)
• Walnut Creek, California
23 Sep 17
I hope things are more stable there now. I called my Cousin in Houston and she's OK.
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Reine25
@Lucky15 (37374)
• Philippines
10 Sep 17
Hope everyone had been safe and doing fine ;/
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