...will not appear this weekend.Unfortunately, we are among the 40,000 people who have had to evacuate due to a serious HAZMAT situation in our city.
We've left with our cat and are safe at our son and daughter-in-law's home several miles away.
At present we're unclear if we'll be back home later today or away for several days. I will update this when we're able to return.
For recent links of interest to classic film fans, please visit my May 16th column.
May 26th Update: We have been able to return home thanks to the evacuation zone being reduced to a smaller area after experts determined a "worst case scenario" explosion is no longer a concern.
The site is still an active problem with a smaller-scale explosion or leakage possible; we are in walking distance of one edge of the zone so we will be keeping a close eye on developments.
After a very stressful few days, I am planning to take time off work this week and hope to resume blog writing in the near future.
Thanks to all for the kind comments and emails!
May 27th Update: Good news, most of the remaining evacuation zone was scaled back last night. Only a very small area around the facility continues to be blocked off.
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So very sorry. Hope you are home soon .
ReplyDeleteLaura, for goodness sakes alive! Stay safe. I hope there's no explosion. I wonder what caused the chemical leak?
ReplyDeleteBest wishes,
Walter
Hope you'll all be fine. All the best.
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear you lived in that danger zone, but very glad to hear you're safe. Stay that way, please.
ReplyDeleteHere's hoping that all the efforts in progress will be able to contain as much damage as possible and that you will be able to return to an unscathed home.
ReplyDeleteVery scary but glad you could find your cat and had a safe place to go!
ReplyDeleteOh, Laura. To think just a week ago we were enjoying time together at the ranch. Sending you good thoughts as this situation gets resolved safely. Jane
ReplyDeleteIf you remain in danger, I hope you are ready to leave a second time. Bless you both.
ReplyDeleteHi Barry,
ReplyDeleteFortunately this evening they rolled back most of the remaining evacuations and are telling the public there is no longer a threat of explosion or chemical leaks.
Nonetheless we'll keep our suitcases at the ready for a bit, just in case!
Thanks to each and every one of you for the kind and supportive notes, it helped during a difficult time.
Best wishes,
Laura