Hooray!!! My friend just called and she is fine!! She has power but no phone service and was finally able to use her cell. She said she was awakened by horrendous thunder and lightning around 3:00 in the morning and went to use the bathroom. While there she heard the "freight train" noise in the background. Thankfully it did not come plowing down her street. I am so relieved and hope that we will soon hear from Kari.