On Saturday, December 26th, 2015 we experienced our first tornado nearby since moving to Dallas. It hit the areas of Garland and Rowlett which are both the next towns over from us.
We heard the sirens about 6:30pm and took shelter. Which means the little space under the stairs. I keep that area relatively cleared out after hearing a story from the Red Cross about having that area full. We all fit in for just a bit. Pillows, blankets, and our iPads and iPhones with us.
We were scared and uncertain as we waited for it to pass. Ellie asked, 'how do you know when it's over?" We told her it's a good sign that the siren has gone off, the wind has died down and the power is still on. We waited just a bit more before we ventured back into the family room.
Happy to find the power on, television had satellite coverage and we had suffered no damage.
We were luckier than so many. From these pictures you will see the damage and fright that many of our nearby Texas neighbors suffered Saturday night.
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