bluebell Posted October 13, 2017 Posted October 13, 2017 (edited) I served my mission in the Santa Rosa mission and specifically served in Ukiah and eastern Santa Rosa, where whole neighborhoods are completely gone. It's very sad, but good to know so many people are safe. LDS Dramatically Impacted by Wildfires Edited October 13, 2017 by bluebell 1
Robert F. Smith Posted October 13, 2017 Posted October 13, 2017 Thanks for that article on the impact on LDS members. With the power out, and with no generators in chapels or stake centers (along with no solar panels on the roofs), they could not be used as effective emergency evacuation centers -- if need be. We probably need to ask whether church bldgs should be built with future emergencies in view. Do we need to build earthquake, tornado, and hurricane-proof chapels and temples? 1
rodheadlee Posted October 13, 2017 Posted October 13, 2017 19 O Lord, to thee will I cry: for the afire hath devoured the pastures of the wilderness, and the flame hath burned all the trees of the field. 20 The abeasts of the field cry also unto thee: for the rivers of waters are dried up, and the fire hath devoured the pastures of the wilderness 1
thesometimesaint Posted October 13, 2017 Posted October 13, 2017 My Daughter-in-Laws mother lives in Santa Rosa. She's had to evacuate her home.
Guest Posted October 13, 2017 Posted October 13, 2017 4 hours ago, bluebell said: I served my mission in the Santa Rosa mission and specifically served in Ukiah and eastern Santa Rosa, where whole neighborhoods are completely gone. It's very sad, but good to know so many people are safe. LDS Dramatically Impacted by Wildfires My son served there as well, such a sad number of events, all other the U.S. 1
Oliblish Posted October 13, 2017 Posted October 13, 2017 I have relatives there. They had to evacuate in the middle of the night without any warning. By morning they lost everything they owned except the clothes they were wearing. I think they are still in shock.
rodheadlee Posted October 13, 2017 Posted October 13, 2017 3 hours ago, Oliblish said: I have relatives there. They had to evacuate in the middle of the night without any warning. By morning they lost everything they owned except the clothes they were wearing. I think they are still in shock. How large is the family? Do they have a place to stay?
Oliblish Posted October 14, 2017 Posted October 14, 2017 4 hours ago, rodheadlee said: How large is the family? Do they have a place to stay? They are being taken care of. There are a lot of good people helping out. 2
Darren10 Posted October 14, 2017 Posted October 14, 2017 (edited) 16 hours ago, bluebell said: I served my mission in the Santa Rosa mission and specifically served in Ukiah and eastern Santa Rosa, where whole neighborhoods are completely gone. It's very sad, but good to know so many people are safe. LDS Dramatically Impacted by Wildfires There was a large conference for nurses here in Houston during the week. One nirse I picked up from Hobby Airport to drop her off at her hotel was from the Santa Rosa area and her stories were devestating. I had previously known from past riders that much of California was warmer than usual this year. I was hoping no major fires would break out but unfortunately they have. It’s all very sad but I really like how the LDS Church watches out for its missionaries and members during natural disasters. That alone is very inspiring. Edited October 14, 2017 by Darren10 1
bluebell Posted October 14, 2017 Author Posted October 14, 2017 19 hours ago, Oliblish said: I have relatives there. They had to evacuate in the middle of the night without any warning. By morning they lost everything they owned except the clothes they were wearing. I think they are still in shock. I can't imagine how difficult that would be.
Jeanne Posted October 14, 2017 Posted October 14, 2017 (edited) 4 hours ago, bluebell said: I can't imagine how difficult that would be. I can't either...suddenly there is nothing..it would be hard first to comprehend that mentally...imagine just life pictures and stuff we all take for granted. Wishing all of them a place that is safe and where beginnings are surrounded in love and support. Edited October 14, 2017 by Jeanne 1
strappinglad Posted October 14, 2017 Posted October 14, 2017 Does anyone know how all these fires started? Man or nature or both ?
thesometimesaint Posted October 15, 2017 Posted October 15, 2017 The investigations have just started, but near hurricane force winds, tinder dry trees,/brush, and a spark are all it takes. Downed power lines may have been a contributing factor.
cdowis Posted October 29, 2017 Posted October 29, 2017 (edited) I understand that, because of the strong winds, a fire could send burning debris and start fires many miles away. People who had been told that they were safe found themselves getting away with only the sound of the fire in their neighborhood alerting them. They literally had only minutes to escape. Edited October 29, 2017 by cdowis
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