Hurricane Update #1

So, there've been some developments...

I woke up at 6am this morning to do laundry and top off my gas tank. Laundry is done, so I have clean clothes for at least two weeks. The gas, however, almost caused a problem. I had a flashback to Rita. I left my apartment at 6:15 to get gas, thinking I was early enough. Nope. The gas station across the street was dark (sold out), so I went to the one across the intersection, where I was greeted with a line. Dejavu - this reminded me very much of the Rita scare. I was in my car with Matt M., trying to find gas because I actually needed some, even though I wasn't leaving. Gas stations sold out quickly, LONG lines formed. This morning I waited about 30 minutes - and I'm sure the gas station is sold out now because only the unleaded regular was left in all 8 pumps. But I only needed 4 gallons, and my car is full and good for a while.

The newspaper didn't mention my zip code as a scary one, but they did list nearby ones so I figured mine was left out. At 7am, Mayor White and Judge Emmet held a press conference - my zip code is under mandatory evacuation. The storm surge is supposed to be the problem - 10-15 feet. And I'm 6 miles away from water (the water that flows into Kemah). But my apartment is on the second floor, so I'll be fine from the storm surge - my car is the only thing that slightly worries me, but my parking lot is elevated so I might be fine. I've been invited to Louisiana and my mom's, but I don't want to drive to Louisiana (to drive back), and my mom will be experiencing the bad things I will - no electricity (I'll be ok with the storm surge, remember).

I don't know. I'm not as confident as I was yesterday.

I'll keep you guys posted....