Originally Posted by
Mdegenhart
I can add that the few people who are trying to get out can’t find gasoline or groceries, almost all restaurants are closed. UPS is not making pickups and Amazon isn’t delivering. A huge number of businesses and homes are (and will as the temperature finally rises) suffering tremendous damage from burst water lines and plumbers already have weeks-long waits to get to you. Water mains are also starting to rupture now. It will probably be at least Saturday before I can get my car out of the garage and driveway, if it will start.
So sorry to hear this! The news has shown pictures of the disasters in Texas but hearing from someone living through it adds to the immense tragedy of the weather event.
My son works for Fed Ex and they aren't running trucks in most of Mississippi because our roads are iced over. I am glad they aren't making the delivery folks risk their lives. But people waiting for medicine and food from the deliveries are probably hurting badly.