Well we received a lot last night again.
Here are some of the effects from it.
Our city has issued a state of emergency. The Red Cross has set up a temporary shelter for those who can't make to it their homes or are in need of any help.
These are NOT my photos, I got them off of Magic 99.9 Facebook page. They have been posting photos from residents around town.
This one looks like the street was made to drive through a river. These residents are probably cut off from the city due to the flooded roads.
Now this one is scary. Imagine driving into this! I hope no one was hurt.
I wouldn't want to explain this to my boss, teehee.
I know, not funny, but you have to keep a bit of your humour.
Just so you know, my family hasn't been affected by what has been happening. Our basement isn't flooded, we still have our power and none of the roads near me have been destroyed by the rains.
We are doing our part by not using unnecessary amounts of water.
Didn't get to the dishes tonight and limiting our flushing habits.
You know, if its yellow then its mellow, but if its brown flush it down, lol.
Here is an updated notice.
http://netnewsledger.com/2012/05/28/2013edt-may-28-2012-thunder-bay-flooding-update-with-video/
When Wayne and I were looking for a home, this was one of our concerns. So we looked for a home that we thought would be high enough above the water levels. I am not saying that we may not ever be affected by this, but right now we are good.
Here is more of the story from earlier http://www.tbnewswatch.com/news/211648/Emergencies-declared
Hope you all had a creative Monday.
Tracy :)
Oh, my gosh, Tracy.. You guys are in a terrible situation.
ReplyDeleteGlad you are safe and sound. But my heart bleeds for those that are in trouble or stranded. Hope the tap from above gets turned off real soon.
I hope you won't be affected by the rain. It seems horrible, hope everyone in your area will be safe. That police car >.< scary to get stuck there.
ReplyDeleteMy word! Veery scary indeed! Glad to hear that your place is safe right now!
ReplyDeleteThat's so scary! Prayers for all those affected!
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness so scary! Sending good thoughts to all those affected!
ReplyDeleteSo glad you are safe!!! My house is the highest house in the neighborhood and I love it! We had a horrible flood a couple years ago here in Nashville and it didn't come our way so I guess we're good. But I know how horrible the effects of flooding and too much rain can be. The pic of the road is horrifying!!! Stay safe!! Hugs!
ReplyDeleteOh my, that's just horrible! I'm so happy that you, your family and your home are all right! Great thinking, looking for home well above water levels!
ReplyDeletewhoa this is scary!!!! i'm glad that none of the roads near you look like this!
ReplyDeletethat is awful and feel for folks. We had this a few yrs ago when we go 20 inches of rain in 3 days. It rained everyday for 2 months straight. It was bad. we were cut off and it wasn't fun and was very scary but we too got a house that is high on the hill and I hope this never happens again. Stay safe my friend
ReplyDeleteoh tracy my thoughts and prayers are with everyone in your town!! so glad that as of now your family's house it fine!! will keep you in my prayers so that you are safe and sound!
ReplyDeleteOh wow. Such a big weekend for weather problems! So glad that you and your family are OK. Hope that your high ground stays nice and dry. We are getting hammered by a tropical storm here in FL but we need the rain so it's actually a blessing. But I think I'll stay off the roads today. Stay safe!
ReplyDeleteWell, I am catching up, and wanted to comment a little. First off, love your "bookmark" tag! And that card... fabulous. Can't wait for the tutorial, so I can try one of those! Sorry about your flooding! We, also, are having tons of rain! And I am looking forward to some sunshine too. Still all this week, scattered showers. Each day we find a little sun, but showers too! Hope things are soon under control up your way!
ReplyDeleteWOW what a week...my friends told me they had rain for 5 days. YIKES! So relieved that you were not effected by all this but WOW on the pics. Prayers to everyone effected by this...
ReplyDeleteoh my goodness! we never have such drama!! Glad you're ok.
ReplyDeleteSo glad you are OK. Looks like tough going for so many in your community. HOpe the water recedes soon.
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh Tracy, glad you, Wayne and the girls are safe. Hope your friends and family are too :)
ReplyDeleteOH my word!!!! So glad you are ok!
ReplyDeleteOh no! Those pic are really scary!!! Glad your okay!!!! xo
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ReplyDeleteWow! Those are some scary pictures! I'm glad you are not affected. Stay safe!
ReplyDeletei live in the area greatly affect.. yet i didnt get a lot of water like the rest of them.. sucks for them though.. i heard that some had lost their houses due to this..
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness, that is very scary! I hope you stay unaffected by this flooding and rain, and that those who are affected can stay safe!
ReplyDeletethank goodness you at least thought ahead and did get a bit higher than a lot of places..... and driving into deep water? . ..uh, oh....never do it...there could be any number of things in that! turn around or back up.... acckkk!!
ReplyDeleteWOW! Thats insane! Glad you aren't affected. We had roof damage in the heavy rains in 2011. Had to have our roof and the ceiling repaired in three places. Probably good we don't have basements in California.....
ReplyDeleteMellow Yellow? I'm totally laughing!
Glad to hear your family is safe and sound. Hope the weather stops for all that are affected.
ReplyDeleteWOW!!! I hope no one was hurt either!! Stay safe!
ReplyDeleteWow Tracy, that is nuts! We have been lucky enough not to get this! I haven't even heard this on the news yet but will be checking tomorrow. A friend of mine posted her flooded apartment in Montreal and I couldn't believe my eyes! BTW, the police car made me giggle a little - hehehe!
ReplyDeleteHoly Moses! Glad to hear you are staying dry. Feel free to send some down my way. It looks like someone set off a pollen bomb on my back deck. It's like some kinda freaky yellow dusting of snow. Eeek!
ReplyDeleteDang now that some rain and some damage! Glad your safe and I'll keep my fingers crossed the levels stay low enough you aren't affected.
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i will continueto pray for you guys as i pray for our nation daily....
ReplyDeleteHey Tracy, that is some major flood damage! My goodness, I'm just now playing catch up with your blog and this one I had to post on. I'm glad you and the family are doing well. I feel so sorry for all the folks whose lives have been affected by the water's destruction.
ReplyDeleteThat does look super scary. Glad that your family is okay. Thanks for semnding the link to your blog.
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Tracy! I'm so glad you and your family are safe and well. A little discomfitted by water usage but you are all safe and secure.
ReplyDeleteHope you get your chocolate fix :D
Leslie
Amazing...and so sad! And yet we are in a drought here. Every time it's supposed to rain, the clouds clear up over us and then fill in again once they pass by.
ReplyDeleteI'm am really glad to hear that you guys have stayed high & dry and still doing your part by conserving water. I was tickled at your rhyme about the yellow water in the bowl...*snicker!*