Hurricane Harvey

Spent part of a snowbird season in Rockport. Mixed feelings now: would businesses be even worse off if everyone stays away this winter?

We should hear from folks who live and work there: "Should we snowbirders return this year?"

pawatt wrote:
Just found this on another site:
Port Aransas Mayor describes Pioneer Trailer Park damage at 100% loss.

One lady on the verge of tears was in a Trailer Park and lost everything...she's alive so there's that to be thankful for.
She was asked by the reporter from NBC News why she didn't evacuate and she said we simply didn't have the money...sad.

Sher

Go to youtube and search Hurricane Harvey Rockport. Videos look pretty devastating.

Just found this on another site:
Port Aransas Mayor describes Pioneer Trailer Park damage at 100% loss.

Looks like much of the Rockport area is gone or severely damaged.

If I had a camper in Rockport, I would be worried. I might even put off my visit for a while, like 2018 maybe. One is too many but a miracle that the lives lost is so low. They showed many civilians out sight seeing as the storm arrived.

If you have a Facebook account take a look at the below clip. Looks like Rockport really got hit hard.

Facebook video of Rockport area after Harvey.

Pictures coming in via Twitter of what looks like the RV parks outside of Port A. "Devastated" would be an understatement.

Film showing the authorities trying to drive down 361 this morning. Also looks like it really got hammered.

That's if they even survive the storm.

Etstorm wrote:
Those of you who winter in the Corpus area may want to rethink your plans. Those spaces will definitely be needed by insurance adjuster, contractors, etc for the next several months

Here's a thread that's been going on for awhile on the hurricane.