[ANSTHRLD] Rita

[Linda]

Yes the evacuation is doing well but it has taken about 11 hours to move 30
miles down the road. People are turning around and going back home. What I
last heard.
Keyna

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From: <nweders at mail.utexas.edu>
To: "Heralds List, Kingdom of Ansteorra - SCA, Inc." <heralds at ansteorra.org>
Sent: Thursday, September 22, 2005 10:34 AM
Subject: Re: [ANSTHRLD] Rita


> They are saying that about 85-90 per cent of the population of Galveston
> have evacuated so I think they will be fine.  They have also evacuated
some
> low lying areas of Houston and such.
>
> Rather than worrying, I think people should watch the news on TV and/or
get
> on CNN and watch the latest.  Based on weather patterns, the  hurricanes
> seems to be shifting slightly to the northeast BUT you never know about
> weather patterns. If there seems to be any problem they will let us know.
>
> Everyone needs to really stay calm, especially people who are further
> inland.  It sounds scarey but if you just use practical commonsense, most
> of us will be fine.  The people along the coast are the ones who have the
> most problems.  Remember to be courteous whilst driving, people are
> stressed and do stressy things.  Be friendly and be helpful.  Pre-courtesy
> and kindness helps a long way to everyone coming out well. Be
compassionate
> to as many people as you can be.
>
> Regards,
>
> Clare
>
>
>
>
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