It is time for everyone living in a floodplain or a low area to call their family and friends. I suggest you start with any members of the friend or family group who live on high and dry ground. I'm sure you have intended to call and visit with them anyway. Right? The family and friendship bonds need to be strengthened now. Then if you have to call in the next few days and ask if you can evacuate to their house (along with a dog, a toddler, and a crying baby) they are more likely to say yes.
Don't fool yourself about the possibility of evacuation. Most of the United States is wet today. The Midwest is getting pounded by severe thunderstorms which have moved across the nation to include the Northeastern United States. Tropical Storm Claudette arrived with heavy rain which is drenching the Southeastern United States. It is raining hard and the rain is just going to keep coming. This will result in flooding.
So do the right thing. If you have been fussing with any friends now is the time to call and make up. You should not wait another day to call and tell Mom and Grandma how much you love them.
(The photo at the top of this entry was taken by Liz Empson)
Additional evacuation information at www.wineandchocolateplan.com
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