The Escape

Cori White

The Escape

This was a picture of my initial evacuation with my two dogs (note the kennels labeled appropriately with dogs names and phone number). Earlier that day a friend and myself were celebrating as Harvey had finally dissipated and my home was still dry; he decided to wade to the closest open store to come back with supplies and some beer to celebrate. Shortly after he left, the sewer started backing up into the bathtub and flood waters starting rising visibly and quickly into the back yard. With the sound of helicopters overhead, the doorbell rang, and it was a friendly man with a boat, explaining he was here to evacuate me. I was surprised, being that the storm had gone, and my home was dry... but he explained the waters may rise an additional 6-7 feet due to the dam release, and I should leave immediately. I left a note on the door for my friend whom was not answering his cell phone and left in the boat, only to meet up with my friend shortly after at the next evacuation point... he had been picked up by the Cajun Army whilst coming back from the store. The beer came in handy at the shelter that night, as we sat around swapping stories!

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