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Ike...reports from the ground
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Lisa_at_the_beach
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Just got off the phone with friends there....Red Cross interaction as become comical, at least they haven't lost their sense of humor. One friend said Red Cross personel came by yesterday to "access the damage", asking for names....said they would "be in touch"....didn't want a phone contact???? Gave them a number to call for assistance/information....called and said there would be ice and food available in Orange (about 15 miles away)....gas is not to be found, but they drove to Orange this morning at 9 only to be told that the (Red Cross) was too busy now unpacking the trucks, that they were running late and that my friend should go back after noon.....BUT...she could have Diapers or female products now if she wanted.....Driving back to BC there was a sign "Funerals $3,500.00".....Of the approximate 3700 homes within the city limits of BC only 12 are not either damaged or destroyed. ALL of the businesses were flooded. There are probably that many if not more in the outlaying areas. I feel helpless here not being able to help. 
I asked her what I could do....she said, just keep answering your phone. I need someone I can talk to........
I asked her what I could do....she said, just keep answering your phone. I need someone I can talk to........
Lisa_at_the_beach
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....forgot....The USPS has not missed a day delivering mail!
CPort
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wow, i can't imagine how this feelsJust got off the phone with friends there....Red Cross interaction as become comical, at least they haven't lost their sense of humor. One friend said Red Cross personel came by yesterday to "access the damage", asking for names....said they would "be in touch"....didn't want a phone contact???? Gave them a number to call for assistance/information....called and said there would be ice and food available in Orange (about 15 miles away)....gas is not to be found, but they drove to Orange this morning at 9 only to be told that the (Red Cross) was too busy now unpacking the trucks, that they were running late and that my friend should go back after noon.....BUT...she could have Diapers or female products now if she wanted.....Driving back to BC there was a sign "Funerals $3,500.00".....Of the approximate 3700 homes within the city limits of BC only 12 are not either damaged or destroyed. ALL of the businesses were flooded. There are probably that many if not more in the outlaying areas. I feel helpless here not being able to help.
GoodWitch58
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Is there anything we can do to help your friend? If the mail is working, is there anything we can send to her that would help?
Lisa_at_the_beach
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I appreciate it and I know she would too. I asked her the same thing...that's when she told me to just keep answering the phone.
She's trying to find Clorox now and water and ice. They still have no electricity, but the water is on and she's been able to start using hoses to wash the mud out of the house and off whatever she can salavage, which basically is not much. She said it's not like normal mud, it's oily sludge...guess that is because of all the refineries in the area. There is a 6pm curfew I think. I'm considering driving over next week. My oldest sister went to her house in Port Arthur today for the first time and it also had water in it. I have two friends that I have not been able to get in touch with, they drove all the way over here for my 50th birthday....I just pray they are okay and will check in when they are able.
After Opal the schools and churches in Bridge City took up collections of food and water and drove it here after Opal. I had been very involved with the schools there before I moved here as Justin and Hunter were both in elementary school. If I drive over I'm going to fill the back of the Surburban with that kind of stuff. Maybe just fill it up with clorox as the mold is growing everywhere.
My nephew's son's wife had a baby this morning. A baby boy. All of her baby clothes from showers and everything in the nursery was complete loss. Unfortunately they were renting and had no flood insurance. So they've lost everything. I guess FEMA is less than helpful, about as much as the Red Cross. It's so frustrating....overwhelming...
Cell phone companies in the area are giving everyone a full month of free cell calling as all the phone lines are down, thankfully they've been able to get the cell towers up and running. I'm sure looting is soon to follow.
The problem is no gas, no gas cans and no way to get any. I'll probably try to pick up several of those large gas cans and take them too.
I think right now it'd be more of an inconveninece to bring things like food, etc. as they have no where to keep it........Wish I had a way to get hot meals to them. Most everyone just has what they packed to evac with, some clothes and basic stuff. Next week I'm sure she'll be able to tell us what they all need.
I truly appreciate you offering to help.
She's trying to find Clorox now and water and ice. They still have no electricity, but the water is on and she's been able to start using hoses to wash the mud out of the house and off whatever she can salavage, which basically is not much. She said it's not like normal mud, it's oily sludge...guess that is because of all the refineries in the area. There is a 6pm curfew I think. I'm considering driving over next week. My oldest sister went to her house in Port Arthur today for the first time and it also had water in it. I have two friends that I have not been able to get in touch with, they drove all the way over here for my 50th birthday....I just pray they are okay and will check in when they are able.
After Opal the schools and churches in Bridge City took up collections of food and water and drove it here after Opal. I had been very involved with the schools there before I moved here as Justin and Hunter were both in elementary school. If I drive over I'm going to fill the back of the Surburban with that kind of stuff. Maybe just fill it up with clorox as the mold is growing everywhere.
My nephew's son's wife had a baby this morning. A baby boy. All of her baby clothes from showers and everything in the nursery was complete loss. Unfortunately they were renting and had no flood insurance. So they've lost everything. I guess FEMA is less than helpful, about as much as the Red Cross. It's so frustrating....overwhelming...
Cell phone companies in the area are giving everyone a full month of free cell calling as all the phone lines are down, thankfully they've been able to get the cell towers up and running. I'm sure looting is soon to follow.
The problem is no gas, no gas cans and no way to get any. I'll probably try to pick up several of those large gas cans and take them too.
I think right now it'd be more of an inconveninece to bring things like food, etc. as they have no where to keep it........Wish I had a way to get hot meals to them. Most everyone just has what they packed to evac with, some clothes and basic stuff. Next week I'm sure she'll be able to tell us what they all need.
I truly appreciate you offering to help.
GoodWitch58
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Please keep us posted.
In the midst of all the sorry news about war, bail-outs, unemployment, high gas prices, etc. I keep thinking how thankful I am for my life, my health, my family, and the fact that we still have homes that are whole.
My heart goes out to the people who are experiencing such anguish and loss.
In the midst of all the sorry news about war, bail-outs, unemployment, high gas prices, etc. I keep thinking how thankful I am for my life, my health, my family, and the fact that we still have homes that are whole.
My heart goes out to the people who are experiencing such anguish and loss.
NotDeadYet
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For those of you who follow the blog on Wunderground, this is from Dr Masters post today, 9/22. Some of the regular bloggers have been gathering supplies for Texas.
"Announcing the Hurricane Ike "NEXT TRUCK CHALLENGE"
Two wunderground members, presslord and violet312s, have announced that they will match two dollars for every dollar in contributions made to portlight.org. This charity has really made a difference in some of the hard-hit areas of Texas and Louisiana affected by Hurricane Ike neglected by the traditional relief efforts. A quote from Paul Timmons (AKA Presslord), who has helped coordinate this effort:
My wife just called...they will NOT be staying in Bridge City. They unloaded half the truck there, and the folks from Winnie TX (on the Bolivar Peninsula) called by radio and begged them to bring the rest of the supplies there. So, they are on the road to Winnie, where they will stay at the fire house in the dark. She and SJ are in tears...my wife quoted one of the Bridge City officials: "Thank God for y'all.
Your contributions do make a difference, and you can read more about the effort at at stormjunkie's blog.
Jeff Masters."
"
"Announcing the Hurricane Ike "NEXT TRUCK CHALLENGE"
Two wunderground members, presslord and violet312s, have announced that they will match two dollars for every dollar in contributions made to portlight.org. This charity has really made a difference in some of the hard-hit areas of Texas and Louisiana affected by Hurricane Ike neglected by the traditional relief efforts. A quote from Paul Timmons (AKA Presslord), who has helped coordinate this effort:
My wife just called...they will NOT be staying in Bridge City. They unloaded half the truck there, and the folks from Winnie TX (on the Bolivar Peninsula) called by radio and begged them to bring the rest of the supplies there. So, they are on the road to Winnie, where they will stay at the fire house in the dark. She and SJ are in tears...my wife quoted one of the Bridge City officials: "Thank God for y'all.
Your contributions do make a difference, and you can read more about the effort at at stormjunkie's blog.
Jeff Masters."
"
Miss Kitty
Meow
Wow...what a great and hopeful post NDY!
Update...PawPaw has power! It came on Saturday. One of his pals went over this morning and checked the house. One of the branches from the BA pine tree did puncture his roof and is still stuck there. Now, I have to work on getting him to call the insurance co. :roll:
Leslie just called...after 10 days, her power came on at 1 pm today! The BA pine tree has been removed from her garage roof. She and her family are happy happy to have real A/C! The grocery stores by her are still pretty bare. It is very dangerous to drive around the area because the traffic lights are out and people's nerves are out, as well. :shock:
So, PawPaw is leaving us tomorrow. He is very anxious to get back. Leslie will be there to meet him and will help get him settled and groceries bought...his fridge is empty! We will miss our PawPaw, but I know he wants to get home.
Update...PawPaw has power! It came on Saturday. One of his pals went over this morning and checked the house. One of the branches from the BA pine tree did puncture his roof and is still stuck there. Now, I have to work on getting him to call the insurance co. :roll:
Leslie just called...after 10 days, her power came on at 1 pm today! The BA pine tree has been removed from her garage roof. She and her family are happy happy to have real A/C! The grocery stores by her are still pretty bare. It is very dangerous to drive around the area because the traffic lights are out and people's nerves are out, as well. :shock:
So, PawPaw is leaving us tomorrow. He is very anxious to get back. Leslie will be there to meet him and will help get him settled and groceries bought...his fridge is empty! We will miss our PawPaw, but I know he wants to get home.
Arkiehawg
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Hello to all:
I'm back home for a few days. I've been informed today from Galveston that there is more to the story than is being reported. I have no verification, however, this information is coming from parties coordinating with FEMA.
A 4 y/o child was found with a life vest on 3 days after IKE. She had initially been with her entire family, however, they are all MIA.
There was a group of 35 people who tied themselves together during the storm in an effort to survive. All were drowned except for onel.
Again, I have no verification that this is factual, except that the source is extremely reliable. I continue to hear these stories from multiple professional sources, yet no official confirmation except that FEMA did request additional DMORT teams to the region.
All the indicators are showing that the fatalities will start to increase dramatically to what is officially being reported. I hope that I'm wrong.....
I'm back home for a few days. I've been informed today from Galveston that there is more to the story than is being reported. I have no verification, however, this information is coming from parties coordinating with FEMA.
A 4 y/o child was found with a life vest on 3 days after IKE. She had initially been with her entire family, however, they are all MIA.
There was a group of 35 people who tied themselves together during the storm in an effort to survive. All were drowned except for onel.
Again, I have no verification that this is factual, except that the source is extremely reliable. I continue to hear these stories from multiple professional sources, yet no official confirmation except that FEMA did request additional DMORT teams to the region.
All the indicators are showing that the fatalities will start to increase dramatically to what is officially being reported. I hope that I'm wrong.....