As many of you know, Hawaii had a major Tsunami warning this past Saturday due to the earthquake in Chili. I have never been in Hawaii when there was a Tsunami warning so this was my first one, I had no idea what to expect or really...what to do.
4:30 am- My cell phone rings, Its my friend from down the street who tells me that there is a Tsunami warning for Hawaii and that the alarms will be going off at 6:00 am. I had no Idea what to do. Billy was on Duty that night so he was on the Sub...as in...not home to help me out. It was 5 in the morning so I was still a little confused as in to what to do, what to get together, where to go? My Friend said that they were evacuating and going to Tripler Military Hospital and they were leaving soon because of all the people that were going to be there. They said I could tag along with them since I was by myself with the kids.
What to do first? What should I bring with me? How long would I be gone? I really didn't know how serious this was because I didn't have the t.v. on or anything. I called my mom who already knew and who had texted me about the tsunami already. By now I have gotten numerous calls from neighbors telling me about the tsunami warning. I was so confused I just grabbed laundry baskets and started filling them with stuff (why I did not use suitcases? I don't know) This is what I decided to bring with me ...
Clothes for me, clothes for the kids, Diapers, baby Motrin, books for the kids, barbies for tay, a couple trucks for cuatro, my important papers(they were already in a file so that was easy), The kids baby boxes(they are about the size of a shoebox so they are not that big), home DVDs, some toiletries, towels, blankets, life jackets for the kids ( just in case we had to swim?)My Laptop, charger, and phone chargers.
I also filled one laundry basket with food, drinks, cups for the kids and our water filter. I was desperately trying to think what more I would need or what I would want while waiting. two random things I brought, a tomahawk and a lighter. Why I think I would need these things?...I don't know.
5:20- I woke the kids up and got them in the car. Drove to my friends house so we could drive together. Thankfully I was able to stop by an ATM and get cash out because that is a very important thing to have with you just in case the electricity goes out and you can't use a debit card.
5:45 We got to Tripler and found out "spot". We had a great view if anything did happen. It was really scary to hear the alarms go off at 6. I am glad I was woken up by a call and not by the alarms.
I stole these pics form my friend because I didn't bring my camera
This Picture was taken at about 6 am
Tay and her new friend hanging out watching a movie
Our spot, Cuatro playing in the tent
This is when the ocean started to get dry and get white
So there was a tsunami but nothing big
Wow, that's crazy, but kind of a cool story. Glad you're all ok!
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