Most people in the Aberdeen area are just catching their breath, and not thinking about business right now, so I played courier for our bank today, running work, cash, etc, between branches.
Power is on in Aberdeen and Hoquiam with a few outages further out on the power grid extensions.
No power in Ocean Shores, Pacific Beach, Taholah. Amazingly little damage at the coast, only a few trees down over the power lines, but they managed to knock out the power anyway. Most of Central Park is without power, and it looks like a bomb went off there. I think the worst damage I've seen is in this area.
The gentleman in Aberdeen who was killed by the falling tree was a friend of a co-worker. Very tragic story. Went to help a neighbor, and they heard the tree coming down, one went uphill and was safe, while the other went downhill and was killed.
Gas lines at every gas station with power and fuel because folks are coming in from the coastal areas. A number of stations have run out of gas a few times, but Pettit Oil has done great to make sure that fuel still gets through.
A few A-holes were selling full 5 gallon gas cans at $30+ each in Ocean Shores.
Some areas are under a "Boil Water" advisory (Central Park), but without power or gas, some folks are stuck.
Didn't see any flood damage to speak of.
I ended up handing off a 5 gallon propane tank to one of my co-workers, as they are on the end of a road not likely to get power for days. Gave gas to 5 employees out in Taholah and Ocean Shores, 5 gallons each, so they can get where they need to go and fill up when they reach civilization.
Be prepared folks. It is amazing how so many got caught short stocked. Those reminders to have a few days of food, water, fuel, etc need to be followed.
Gotta go home and restock the supplies I handed off.