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I couldn’t believe how high gas prices went right after Hurricane Ike. So I took this picture on Saturday. On Sunday, prices stayed put. On Monday, prices went back down to $3.99/gal. Today I paid $3.89/gal. I never thought I would be happy to pay $3.89/gal. It is so sad!

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]]> My family and I would like to thank you for all your prayers and concerns due to Hurricane Ike.  They are fine.  We still haven’t heard from one sister but I am sure she is fine.  Turns out, I had to literally pay a price yesterday for Ike as well!  $5.39 to be exact.  Yep, you read it right.

Yesterday, when I went to work, the price for a gallon of gas was $3.49.  When I got off 14 hours later :) , gas was $5.39 per gallon.  Can anyone say gas gouge!!!!!!!!!

What about you?  Did you see a raking of gas prices?

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]]> As some of my family have been evacuated and/or have voluntarily evacuated in preparation for Hurricane Ike, I wanted to let all of you who are in Ike’s path know that we at Thrifty Mommy and b5media are praying for your safety.  I have family on the Texas State Emergency Management Team and thought I would share with you what they are saying to take with you if you need to evacuate for a hurricane.

Texas Department of State Health Services
NEWS RELEASE
Sept. 10, 2008

DSHS Provides Health-Related Evacuation Suggestions

The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) has issued the following checklist of health-related items people should take with them in the event of evacuation ahead of Hurricane Ike. Items include:

· Birth certificates

· Immunization records for children and adults

· Driver license, passports or other photo ID and Social Security cards

· Health insurance cards and policies

· Prescription medications and containers

· Any unfilled written prescriptions

· List of medications taken by family members

· Three- to five-day supply of water (one gallon of water per person per day)

· Three- to five-day supply of canned and other non-perishable foods

· Special foods for diabetics and others with special dietary needs

· Baby food, formula, diapers and other supplies for infants

· Food, medicine and supplies for pets

· Hand-operated can opener

· Water-purifier, such as unscented chlorine bleach or iodine tablets

· Soap, toothpaste, tissue and other personal hygiene supplies

· Alcohol-based hand sanitizer

· Disposable cleaning cloths or wipes

· First aid kit

· Extra eyeglasses, contacts and solutions

· Sleeping bags or blankets, sheets, pillows

· Road maps, cell phone and charger and cash.

DSHS officials also encourage people to notify a designated family member about evacuation plans and to follow all evacuation orders. More information is available online at www.dshs.state.tx.us and www.TexasPrepares.org.

Whether you stay or go, be careful and stay inside.  Don’t drive through standing water, don’t go near any downed power lines, and don’t go outside to watch.  Basically, use good common sense and stay safe.

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