Originally Posted By Sara Tonin I know this is a very frightening time for those who live in the affected areas. We were in the Cuyamaca Mtns. the day the fires started in '07. We ended up being detoured all the way up to Temecula before we could get back to the 15 to get back to good 'ole Chula Vista. It was really scary as on top of everything else we had an asthmatic child in the van with us. Just remember to evacuate when the authorities tell you to and don't go back until you are told it is safe to go back in. We packed the car with irreplacable things-photo albums, legal documents and all the insurance papers. We keep all these things in one place so we can grab them all at once...just in case.
Originally Posted By Tinkeroon <<We packed the car with irreplacable things-photo albums, legal documents and all the insurance papers. We keep all these things in one place so we can grab them all at once...just in case.>> Very wise Sara Tonin! Makes me stop to think where all my papers are too! And I would be devastated to lose my pictures. Many could be gotten from others and copied but so many would be forever gone. But most important...get yourself, your family and your pets out asap! Will be thinking of you all tonight and praying for your safety and that your homes will be spared.
Originally Posted By submarine-maniac So, it's 2:18am and I can't sleep because I am watching flames on the hills across the way. They must not be a big deal tho, because the news is not covering it, and all though they are slowly moving this way, there is no evacuations or warnings yet. I feel pretty confident my house will be fine. I feel so bad for those who lost their houses though. They are all in my thoughts and prayers. Luckily, Corona winds are only at 3-5 mph right now, but are expected to pick up with in an hour. The 91 opened again, however westbound (towards Anaheim) closed almost right away. Now both directions are closed once again. I hope everyone in this area is staying safe. As others have said: listen to what the law enforcement tells you to do and don't think about it. Get out if needed. You don't need all your possessions, just your family and pets. Photos are pretty easy to grab as well. I think I will try to get to sleep, hopefully no other damage will happen tonight.
Originally Posted By llanatoye I hope this finds you still safe this morning sub, been worrying about you as I watch the news. Let us know how you and all of those around you are doing.
Originally Posted By WiniPu Wow, scary Submarine. My brother used to live in that area too. Hope everything is OK!
Originally Posted By submarine-maniac It looks like the fire has moved out of Corona and into Chino Hills. I think Yorba Linda is still burning, but the 91 is open both ways. It will be interesting and sad to drive through their on the way to work today. Thank you for your prayers for myself and all those effected.
Originally Posted By amazedncal2 sub, our thoughts will be with you today as you make that drive into work. Hopefully being at work and being busy will clear your mind for a time.
Originally Posted By Sara Tonin The last news I heard was for here in San Diego, the red flag warning is supposed to be lifted tonight. And the rest of the week is supposed to be a little cooler day by day and rain is perdicted for the 23rd/24th. So hopefully this will be over till next year.
Originally Posted By LPFan22 My heart breaks for all those that lost their homes. I'm frustrated that the air quality is yucky. I'm grateful it wasn't worse.
Originally Posted By Ursula If I may be the public service announcer of LP: after this is over, change all of your air filters in your homes and cars.
Originally Posted By Autopia Deb Please keep the young couple from Montecito in you thoughts and prayers. They not only lost everything when their rental cottage burned in the Tea Fire, but both were badly burned escaping the flames. Unlike most Montecito residents they don't have much money, she works retail and he's a security guard at a local mall, so I doubt they are insured. They are both at the Irvine Burn Center, and their conditions have been upgraded from critical to serious.
Originally Posted By barboy ///My heart breaks for all those that lost their homes/// --depends, for many it's a huge godsend
Originally Posted By TINK-MOBILE So very sorry to hear of this Deb, sending out our most gracious prayers for this couple...hope God takes control of all of their pain and sufferings ,.. Lord if there was a time where you are needed Lord it is now with this couple, they need you Lord...Please be with them, supply all their needs, comfort them, hold them up, Our Father who Art in Heaven Please hear our Prayers....hugs from the Tink-Mobile and Snowhite oxoxox
Originally Posted By Autopia Deb Thanks guys! Even if Carla and Lance (just read their names in the paper yesterday) have no idea you are praying and sending good thoughts for them, I believe God hears and responds.
Originally Posted By TINK-MOBILE He Most Certainally does...God Bless you Deb for being the true friend you are to your Dear Friends Carla and Lance..Prayer is the Key to Heaven...While our Faith unlocks the door......Hope their Days are filled with God's Peace.. Forever and a Day amen Hugs from The Tink-Mobile oxox
Originally Posted By Autopia Deb Actually I've never met either one of them. My heart just goes out to this couple and I'm touched that you all are praying for them too.
