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Beatlelvr

(713 posts) Wed Jan 8, 2025, 03:09 PM Jan 8

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My friend just lost her house [View all]

She evacuated her beautiful mid century house in Altadena last night and came to my place, through tree branches all over the streets because of the freighteningly heavy winds. She didnt sleep all night, but just got word from a neighbor that her house is gone. I can't imagine going through such a tragedy. Making me rethink what to grab in an emergency.

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My friend just lost her house [View all] Beatlelvr Jan 8 OP

How horrifying! Thank goodness you're there to help her in this awful moment. nt CaliforniaPeggy Jan 8 #1

It's getting to the point we should all have a bug out bag. Irish_Dem Jan 8 #2

Don't forget homegirl Jan 8 #25

Yes good tips. Irish_Dem Jan 8 #26

I'm so sorry for her loss and glad she has good friends like you. LauraInLA Jan 8 #3

That sucks. I have friends in that area. awesomerwb1 Jan 8 #4

I'm so saddened to hear this SheltieLover Jan 8 #5

ALWAYS a good idea to have an emergency plan, wherever you may live JoseBalow Jan 8 #6

I stepped outside my back door about 2 hours ago. There was a helicopter circling overhead about 1/8 mile over watching in2herbs Jan 8 #7

I am sorry Lulu KC Jan 8 #8

I'm so sorry. barbtries Jan 8 #9

So very sorry. Joinfortmill Jan 8 #10

I got a great gift one year... BigmanPigman Jan 8 #11

So sorry about your friend, other posters mentioning their losses, too. electric_blue68 Jan 8 #12

I'm so sorry for your friend. This is just hideous! CousinIT Jan 8 #13

As bad as these events are, they do serve as an important reminder -- Grammy23 Jan 8 #14

This is a VERY important reminder. Life-saving, in fact. calimary Jan 8 #29

Good atuff JustAnotherGen Jan 8 #30

Years ago, I read that one should photograph/video all one's valuables, niyad Jan 8 #31

Beatlelvr............. Upthevibe Jan 8 #15

And from 206-2020 DENVERPOPS Jan 8 #16

Oh mercy! KitFox Jan 8 #17

So sorry! That has to be horrible. CaptainTruth Jan 8 #18

Oh no! Alliepoo Jan 8 #19

So sad Demovictory9 Jan 8 #20

Yikes! 2naSalit Jan 8 #21

Heartbreaking Shambala Jan 8 #22

Digitize everything you want, like personal photos and keep a copy of the files in a somewhat distant location. . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Jan 8 #23

It's devastating. My heart hurts for your friend and all those who have lost everything. IcyPeas Jan 8 #24

How Utterly Devastating BlueAllTheWay Jan 8 #27

IMPORTANT: Have her band together with others who have the same insurance MomInTheCrowd Jan 8 #28

My son and his family lost their home as well. augyboston Jan 9 #32

I am so sorry. LoisB Jan 9 #34

I am so sorry for your friend. I am glad she is safe. LoisB Jan 9 #33