Ted has just spoken with Tony Reed, a Crystal Beach resident, (next little town to us on the Peninsula) who is an employee of Texas Parks and Recreation. He took part yesterday in a rescue of 60 people stranded at Fort Travis (immediately next to our property on Bolivar). These people are "old-timers" who vowed to ride out the storm as they have done in the past at the fort, but water came in too high, too quickly. The rescued were just above water when they got to them. Water was coming over the seawall around the fort and I know it is high since it was built to protect the military from both storm and attack. (Steven - This is the high wall you climbed at the fort next to us - Water was over that so you know how high that was/is.)
He said at that time (around 2 p.m. yesterday, Friday) he could only see about 8 houses standing around or near the fort (not a good report) and he said the water had risen to the top of the bottom floor of the little motel by the fort. Water was inside and flowing through the Mexican restaurant we like on Bolivar. Said it was rising quickly inside the building and we think it is on a slight rise. There are dozens of homes/cabins around the fort so 6-8 houses standing is not a good thing.
He said water was all over the Peninsula - roads, beaches and yards - and is still standing.
No one can get in to evaluate because of the high water and there are not many hotels/motels available from the Texas line to throughout Louisiana and Alabama where we are staying. We are staying put in Gulf Shores for tonight and tomorrow.
Take care, stay safe until the next page turns,
Brenda (or Mom)
Brenda Cannon Henley
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