Last night we had a bit of a scare as several tornadoes touched down in Tennessee. We were on Tornado watch and then Tornado warning for part of the night. As we watched the storm move through counties right next to us on t.v., Taber scrambled to get our "safe place" ready with blankets and flashlights. Since we don't have a basement, the safest place in our house is our little half bathroom under the stairs. Not the ideal place to spend the night, but we were ready if necessary. Luckily the worst of it passed us by. We still had a night of howling winds, rain, thunder and lightening, but no funnel clouds. We woke up this morning and saw that over 11 people died in Tennessee from the storm. We feel very grateful and blessed that we were spared from the storm's devastation.
Another thing we learned from this experience is that we have a long way to go with getting our emergency preparedness things together. As Taber was gathering things together we realized we didn't have any batteries for our flashlights! We also only have one 72 hour kit for all three of us, and even that hasn't been updated for years. This was definitely a good wake up call to get those things in order!
Some of the damage to a mall in Memphis.
Some of the damage to a mall in Memphis.
10 comments:
We are so glad that you guys were safe! We heard about the storm yesterday and were hoping that you were alright. We totally know what it's like to get a wake up call. When that earthquake and huge storm hit Hawaii we realized how unprepared we were. You would think after the first scare we'd get ourselves together, but each time we realized that we weren't fully prepared. It's an unfortunate situation, but at least you know now how to be better prepared. I guess we live and learn huh? So glad you're all doing alright. Love, The Lams
I'm glad to hear you guys are okay! I've been watching footage of the storm on the news...how scary! I think we ALL need to be more prepared! So glad you guys are fine!
I am so happy that you guys are safe and sound! Emergency preparedness is so important! I have been working hard on our food storage and emergency kits- thanks for the reminder! Scary!
WOW. So scary! Sometimes disasters like this seems so un-real, until we know someone that was hit by one (or almost). I'm so glad you guys are safe!
I'm so glad to hear that you guys were not affected. Thanks for the reminder about being prepared!
Wow - how scary! Did Teya sleep through it?
That is a good reminder to get prepared. We aren't really ready for any disasters at our house.
Amazingly Teya did sleep through the whole thing, but I woke up several times from the thunder and howling winds.
That's crazy Becca. I am glad you guys are safe. Teya is the cutest! What did you think of Lost last night? I'm liking the flash forwards.
Taber,Becca & Teya,
This is just about as scary as having an earthquake. Is this the hurricane season? Let's get you prepared so that you have everything you need for an emergency.
All our love. We are so excited to see you in a month.
Mom
Scary Becca! An earthquake is one thing, but something like that, where your house can be torn to shreds, freaks me out! I'm so glad it missed you guys. Go get some batteries girl!! And everything else you need!
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