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Beatlelvr

(748 posts) Wed Jan 8, 2025, 04:09 PM Jan 2025

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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 2025 OP

How horrifying! Thank goodness you're there to help her in this awful moment. nt CaliforniaPeggy Jan 2025 #1

It's getting to the point we should all have a bug out bag. Irish_Dem Jan 2025 #2

Don't forget homegirl Jan 2025 #25

Yes good tips. Irish_Dem Jan 2025 #26

I'm so sorry for her loss and glad she has good friends like you. LauraInLA Jan 2025 #3

That sucks. I have friends in that area. awesomerwb1 Jan 2025 #4

I'm so saddened to hear this SheltieLover Jan 2025 #5

ALWAYS a good idea to have an emergency plan, wherever you may live JoseBalow Jan 2025 #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 2025 #7

I am sorry Lulu KC Jan 2025 #8

I'm so sorry. barbtries Jan 2025 #9

So very sorry. Joinfortmill Jan 2025 #10

I got a great gift one year... BigmanPigman Jan 2025 #11

So sorry about your friend, other posters mentioning their losses, too. electric_blue68 Jan 2025 #12

I'm so sorry for your friend. This is just hideous! CousinIT Jan 2025 #13

As bad as these events are, they do serve as an important reminder -- Grammy23 Jan 2025 #14

This is a VERY important reminder. Life-saving, in fact. calimary Jan 2025 #29

Good atuff JustAnotherGen Jan 2025 #30

Years ago, I read that one should photograph/video all one's valuables, niyad Jan 2025 #31

Beatlelvr............. Upthevibe Jan 2025 #15

And from 206-2020 DENVERPOPS Jan 2025 #16

Oh mercy! KitFox Jan 2025 #17

So sorry! That has to be horrible. CaptainTruth Jan 2025 #18

Oh no! Alliepoo Jan 2025 #19

So sad Demovictory9 Jan 2025 #20

Yikes! 2naSalit Jan 2025 #21

Heartbreaking Shambala Jan 2025 #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 2025 #23

It's devastating. My heart hurts for your friend and all those who have lost everything. IcyPeas Jan 2025 #24

How Utterly Devastating BlueAllTheWay Jan 2025 #27

IMPORTANT: Have her band together with others who have the same insurance MomInTheCrowd Jan 2025 #28

My son and his family lost their home as well. augyboston Jan 2025 #32

I am so sorry. LoisB Jan 2025 #34

I am so sorry for your friend. I am glad she is safe. LoisB Jan 2025 #33