Just got power and internet back for the first time since Monday when the storm hit. We are amongst the lucky ones with only a tree down away from the house and siding blown off. I haven't read what other people in Cedar Rapids have said but it's complete devastation here and apparently unless you were in the storm's path or heard from someone, nobody else truly knows how horrible it is. Trees/power lines on houses, on the streets, everywhere. No power in literally 3/4 of the city (was literally the entire city last night, some restored this morning). Limited grocery stores, home improvement stores are open due to no power. Even if they are open supplies are flying off the shelves. Lines are wrapping through the aisles because of limited to no manual cash only sales. People are running out of gas for their cars and chainsaws but no gas stations are open unless they have a generator or one of the few with generators. If they are open, the lines are at least 1.5 hours if the station itself doesn't run out of gas. Food is spoiling unless you have a way to keep it cool. Both hospitals sustained major damage. Very few stoplights are powered (not even blinking red), and are severely damaged (bent, broken, or just completely gone). Not asking for pity for us but just to spread the word for people who literally still cannot ask for help. There are many people in this city who don't even have the resources to move forward or even have a safe home to sleep in tonight (and I'm not exaggerating).