Hurricane?

So last weekend we got hit by a storm.  No one we know had any warning and it hit us fast and hard.  I thought it was a hurricane and our windows were vibrating.  Power lines came down everywhere and lots of trees.  We only lost power for 2 days but we were told it would be a week.  When we lost power there was no internet, no lights, no refrigeration, we lost cell phone coverage, and no hot water.  Luckily we have lots of friends from church who helped us, we found someone to stay with who had electricity and room in the fridge and freezer.  It was really nice because it is very hot here, and muggy.   A lot of major traffic lights are either being manned by the police or converted to a four way.  We feel very lucky to have been safe and have comfort during the storm.  Hugh thought this whole thing was a game and he handled it very well, though I did not as much.