So of course just as I pack up to head south with the folks, the hurricanes come rolling in. That's just great. Of course, my folks like to play it risky and nab the post-Labor Day rates down there, so I can't say we weren't asking for it. But poor Dauphin Island! I can see why there isn't so much as a McDonalds down there - every year it gets buried in sand!
According to Dauphin Island Real Estate, our longtime realtors down there:
"Hurricane Gustav Photos Sept. 1, 2008 (taken right after hurricane- overwash from storm surge was still occuring)All of the rental properties appear to be structurally ok and beach erosion probably isn't as bad as it appears in these photos. As the storm surge subsides today and tomorrow, we'll know more.
Basically, we were very lucky. The infrastructure (power, water, sewer, cable) is 99% OK.
The protective sand berm is now laying in Bienville Blvd. This was expected.
Most houses lost at least some of their stairs and all driveways will need to be replaced. Also, the electrical service panels on many houses could have been submerged by water and will all have to be inspected. Basically, the biggest problemwill be moving sand out of Bienville Blvd. The west end cannot be accessed without a serious 4 wheel drive vehicle."
Basically, we were very lucky. The infrastructure (power, water, sewer, cable) is 99% OK.
The protective sand berm is now laying in Bienville Blvd. This was expected.
Most houses lost at least some of their stairs and all driveways will need to be replaced. Also, the electrical service panels on many houses could have been submerged by water and will all have to be inspected. Basically, the biggest problemwill be moving sand out of Bienville Blvd. The west end cannot be accessed without a serious 4 wheel drive vehicle."
Soooooooo....looks like I'll have an exciting week of...hmm....Bowling? Jogging? Wrapping some trucks? Great. Sounds fun!
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