On our way home from Spokane in the middle of October, we got caught in a white out outside of Dillon, Montana. I-15 was closed in both directions, so the only place to stay was a small town called Dillon. When we arrived, the road had been closed for over 5 hours, so all the hotels in this tiny town were filled. Luckily we were told the Red Cross was opening up an emergency shelter in the University of Montana Western gym, so we went there. We helped unload cots and quilts and settled down for the night. Luckily a few restaurants were open, so we were able to eat. We had books with us, so we just settled in with 175 other people and read and visited with others that evening. You sure can meet some colorful people in a shelter!!!
We were actually quite comfortable, but luckily we had earplugs to sleep with, cause it sounded like a bad symphony with all the snoring!!
The Red Cross was very organized and provided towels, bedding and even LDS personal hygiene kits, hot drinks and snacks. So we even had a hot shower in the morning. Not that I want to repeat this experience, but it was more of an adverture than an inconvenience. We are grateful for the Red Cross, that's for sure.
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All I can say is....."WOW"
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