My daughter and twin grandsons in CT are just on the line of places which have mandatory evacuations ordered. So far, she is able to stay home. Fortunately, the shelter they would go to has crates, food, and water for pets as well as cots, blankets, and hot meals for their owners. She found all of her cats' vaccination papers and has plans on how to get them all there if need be. She has also emptied the closet under the stairs for them all, kids, cats, and her, to get in if it gets really bad. She is on a slight rise in the land which may keep things from being worse, I hope. She's also got great neighbours, everyone helping each other. Her boyfriend has had to spend the night at work, taking care of special needs patient in a care home.

Tink, stay outta that basement!:-) I hope the power company is wrong and you don't lose power at all.

Maeve and TL, I envision you snug as bugs in a rug in your yurt. Thank goodness you have it. May there not be too much damage from wind, water, and trees.

May you all be held in the light of love, free of fear, calm in the knowing it will pass, as Sinsull says.

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