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I hope you and your family/friends are safe.

Afterwards, I hope you have the kind of assistance that my mom had when Iniki hit (eye was lingered a while over the island she lived on, Kauai). No phone service (I was on the mainland), this was way before cell phones (33 years ago).

For over 12 days afterwards, I did not hear from her or anything. I finally caught a (very cheap) flight and was able to find her. The roads had been cleared by the military. There were no leaves on the trees (how did the birds survive? I've always wondered at that). The island was unrecognizable. My mom's hair salon was totaled (2 walls were standing, with paintings still hanging? Go figure, otherwise it looked like a tornado hit it. I cried when I saw it. Further up the road to my mom's house, I was so scared that it would be totaled too. Fortunately, the house was still standing. Later we were able to salvage a good bit of her hair products that she sold there (Aveda products)

An amazing thing happened in the aftermath. The community came together, and everyone helped each other. The National Guard was brought in to clear roads and rubbish, and most importantly for ICE and drinkable water stations, There was no electricity on the island at all. AND the military also set up a phone bank so people could call their relatives.

But more than anything, it was the people (at least on the North Shore) who came together. In my mom's household (which remained standing, even though it is on poles next to a flooding river) there was a newborn baby. ALL the stores were closed, and the poor mother had her milk dry up due to the stress of the hurricane. EVERYONE went out to help find formula for this baby, it was a community effort.

At times like this, you will see the BEST of your fellow citizens. Sadly, I doubt you will see much of any help coming from the us terrorist regime. I am very sorry for that.

Stay Strong!! - Jamaica Strong! I'm glad to see you still posting.

Strangers helped one another. Folks found food and cold drinks for the utility folks repairing infrastructure.

Lovely post

This looks so scary. Will be holding you in my heart during this event. Hang in there - your fans will be hanging with you.

Might be a fight but I’m pulling for you.

what you need to do but I'll say it anyway - Be safe! Take care! Got your hurricane supplies ready?

or the bathroom as Melissa hits, in case your news sources get knocked out. Sending you all vibes.

They hang out on the patio which is fully covered up with tarpaulin for Melissa. They’re behind the old sofa. The good news is that three of them were born there.

walked into my apartment as the wind was hitting hard and my cat, Monster, tried to lure me into the closet. I've never seen him so upset and insistent. I had a window open. As I closed all the windows (they were all double windows) he calmed down. He was 5 or 6 years old and had never experienced a hurricane but he knew.

Take care.

They know stuff

Stay safe!