person A: Not long ago we had a horrible storm come through. You could barely see 5 feet outside the window.
person B: Oh wow_comma_ sounds dangerous. Were you able to stay home and not venture out in it?
person A: By the time we noticed how bad it was_comma_ we had to stay put. Our phones staying blaring telling us to seek shelter. We piled in the bathroom til it passed.
person B: Did you have any damage to your home?