Flood Situation In New England

First don’t panic. I am living in this situation as well. The road to my house has been destroyed so I know what it is like to feel trapped. The devastation is unthinkable. More and more roads are being damaged and/or closed. If you have to leave your house please be very cautious. There is no need to take undue risk. Panicking in times like these doesn’t make the situation any better. Control your thoughts. Keep them logical so you and your family can remain safe. Use the telephone to call and ask other’s how they are doing. Walk to your neighbor’s house (only if it is safe) to check on them.  If you have been a victim to the water entering your home and see the loss of belongings, understand that they are material possessions that perhaps can be saved. BUT IF NOT… you still have your life and family, and that is what is most important. To loose those items we hold so precious to life is an awful feeling yet again, we need to think logically about these items. Can they be replaced? What is their value? If you do need to throw these items away, I ask you to simple sit quietly for a moment, collect your thoughts and memories about these items before you have to discard them for safety reasons. Also, your adrenaline will kick in and put your body into what is called the fight/flight mode. Be careful… you may find yourself doing more physical activity than your body is conditioned for… you may lift heavy objects that may hurt your back, etc. SO THINK before you ACT>>>>>MY WARM HEART FELT WISHES TO ALL THAT ARE AFFECTED.