Several people have emailed me directly for a wildfire update. I apologize for the delay! Homework has been at the top of my list.
Last I heard, which was yesterday, the fire that consumed so much in and around Fort Davis, Texas (named The Rock House Fire), and so far beyond, is 65% contained. I heard that the response for donations of food, household goods, and related items has been great. (As you can imagine, it will take a posse of volunteers to sort through the stuff.) Monetary donations are being encouraged, and are being accepted by Fort Davis State Bank. I also heard that a few people affected by the fire were completely uninsured, which is tragic. My preference is to give money directly to the person who needs it rather than the big charity, such as The Red Cross. I don't know...
Also, the fire that started at about the same time in Alpine (named The Roper Fire) is out, I believe. My favorite thing about this rugged and remote area is exactly what makes it that way. However, when trying to get relevant news and/or weather, ruggedness and remoteness are not friends. Marfa Public Radio did an amazing job of keeping us informed around the clock, but without power in Marfa (or where their tower is located), their broadcast was only available online. Power is back on almost everywhere. Most folks have landline phones reestablished, too, but not everybody.
There is some security in having a house on wheels that can be driven away on a moment's notice. Also, if that ever becomes necessary, my dogs can be by my side. Perhaps a few human friends could ride along, too. We were threatened by wildfire a few months ago, but nothing like what the rest of the area has experienced over the last week and a half.
If you are so inclined to make a monetary donation to the cause, perhaps consider any of the volunteer fire departments in the area, the fund at Fort Davis State Bank, or Marfa Public Radio, whose hardworking staff of three is in the middle of their membership drive. Or, maybe make a donation to your local volunteer fire department if you have one.
Talk about irony. The deal we are making on the restaurant/cottage is with the station manager at Marfa Public Radio and his wife. All of this started way before the fires. We signed the Earnest Money Contract last Thursday and expect to close on it mid-May.
Last I heard, which was yesterday, the fire that consumed so much in and around Fort Davis, Texas (named The Rock House Fire), and so far beyond, is 65% contained. I heard that the response for donations of food, household goods, and related items has been great. (As you can imagine, it will take a posse of volunteers to sort through the stuff.) Monetary donations are being encouraged, and are being accepted by Fort Davis State Bank. I also heard that a few people affected by the fire were completely uninsured, which is tragic. My preference is to give money directly to the person who needs it rather than the big charity, such as The Red Cross. I don't know...
Also, the fire that started at about the same time in Alpine (named The Roper Fire) is out, I believe. My favorite thing about this rugged and remote area is exactly what makes it that way. However, when trying to get relevant news and/or weather, ruggedness and remoteness are not friends. Marfa Public Radio did an amazing job of keeping us informed around the clock, but without power in Marfa (or where their tower is located), their broadcast was only available online. Power is back on almost everywhere. Most folks have landline phones reestablished, too, but not everybody.
There is some security in having a house on wheels that can be driven away on a moment's notice. Also, if that ever becomes necessary, my dogs can be by my side. Perhaps a few human friends could ride along, too. We were threatened by wildfire a few months ago, but nothing like what the rest of the area has experienced over the last week and a half.
If you are so inclined to make a monetary donation to the cause, perhaps consider any of the volunteer fire departments in the area, the fund at Fort Davis State Bank, or Marfa Public Radio, whose hardworking staff of three is in the middle of their membership drive. Or, maybe make a donation to your local volunteer fire department if you have one.
Talk about irony. The deal we are making on the restaurant/cottage is with the station manager at Marfa Public Radio and his wife. All of this started way before the fires. We signed the Earnest Money Contract last Thursday and expect to close on it mid-May.
2 comments:
Thanks for the update. I cannot imagine what everyone there is going through. Still praying. Blessings, Joanne
Thanks, Joanne. Prayers always welcome for those who were affected. We are fortunate to live far enough away to not be directly affected, but one still feels the pains that friends are experiencing. Many lost everything and some lost a lot. But it was great to see everyone come together. I saw that parts of Denver are being evacuated because of wildfires. I will never look past such events again.
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