Sunday Evening Update

Things have calmed down in Eutaw, it is still windy but not much rain. I have heard reports of trees down on power lines and roads blocked by fallen trees. We'll find out about damages in the morning.

As of 8:30 pm, Alabama Power is reporting 348,414 customers without power in Alabama and they are expecting that number to rise during the night.

We did some planning after the last hurricane and bought a generator. It is very stressful to be totally cutoff from all communications during times like these. Last time I tried using a battery powered radio but the reception was terrible and I couldn't hear anything about the weather situation.

This time I have been able to keep in touch using email and keep up to date via the internet. Since Friday I have keep informed on the situation in New Orleans by going to the Weather Forum at www.wwltv.com. You get a lot more information there and usually before it is reported by the major media.