Galveston reports- Katrina II

If you need any ideas or suggestions.
Would be more than willing to help.
Just let me know here.

Insect repellent.
Will take the feds some time before they spray for mosquitoes.

Thanks! I am headed to NorthernTools to get a gas pump. I'm hauling my own fuel and need a way to get it into the gas tank.

(bought a 12 gal on deck boat gas tank this afternoon)

That's what the hicks get for even allowing BUSH to become governor of their state.

No sympathy for Texas. Bush should put the whole state in FEMA camps.

What do you think? Bush is suppose to do wave a magic wand and all the troubles are gone?

I don't understand people. Some how everyone else is suppose to take care of you? Stupid.

Luggage rack?
Strap it down.
OR rent and tow a small u-haul type trailer.

Don't know how to get it into your gas tank.
We siphoned in to a regular gas can.

Hard way...

Maybe someone else?

You will not be allowed on the Island.

tHERE are thousands gone1000's...................... but here's the deal.................... missing persons are not dead persons......... so they don't have to report them as dead. GET IT ,,NOW

the govt offered bus rides, hotel stays and told everyone
to leave...I am so sick of worrying about the stupid
people...the govt told them to leave and you stayed
tuff shit. And to all of the idiots that are trying
to get back in....for what?...no power..no food...no jobs...
possibly no home...what fricken good does it do you to
try and go back except to sit and cry about the gov`t...
one good thing I have found out...I always thought
that we had alot of retards in this country and now
I have been proven right.

He didn't stay.
You didn't even bother reading the thread.
You're just looking for a reason to moan and groan.
Sorry individual...I feel for you.

You need antibiotics,like Cipro,get a tetanus booster, because there was a level 4 bio-warfare lab in the neighborhood. More poor planning by the dufuses that occupy the WH and infest congress,or was it really poor planning considering their insidious desire to murder us all?

Another thought...

Do NOT let officials or neighbors know you have gas.

They "could/may" very persuasively ask for what you have

How do you know there are thousands gone? I imagined there might be, but how do you know?

Is it because the whole island is basically flattened? Where are the bodies? (so sorry to be so graphic)

I am still very worried.

even the street people left...this storm was as large
as texas...govt gave them a way out and yet they stayed..
dont feel sorry for me..I wouldnt have stayed..I would
have used my common sense and left...when will anybody
start taking account for themselves...it is no wonder
this country is a mess

Get some air filter masks to wear while cleaning out homes. The insulation will be torn loose from the ceilings and walls and the fibers will be everywhere. If you get that stuff in your lungs it is really bad for you.

Puleeeeaaasse, stay safe. Someone may see how well supplied you are and ask/take your help by any means necessary........

washed into the ocean.

So, it will be like Gulfport/Biloxi we won't ever know how many thousands died because so many were taken out into the water.

What I read yesterday was that up to 140,000 people did not evacuate. They have rescued about 950 to 2000 today (depending on what source you listen too)

So...how many does that leave?

They won't say numbers anymore, just a lot of grim faces on the news.

we need a new thread pinned now on recovery after hurricane...this is playing out like Katrina.

fEMA is letting the locals contact next of kin............................ which means that the #'s will not be reported........................ the TV local KHOU station.................... said this morning that 104,,000-------140,000 DID NOT LEAVE...................................... and many , it is not known their where abouts Even Jim Cantore from the TWC Friday night kept going on and on about that these people that stayed would REGRET IT come morning..................... he was very visibly upset about the thousands in Galveston that stayed.......... the pictures that are coming out of the beach areas.............all I can say............. most did Not make it on the beach fronts....that's a given..

Heavy duty work gloves...several pair.

HEY MODS!
Can you pin this one?

Yeah, I noticed that as of last night. Their faces spoke volumes.

Large sheets of plastic to cover furniture and belongings in case of roof leak or part of roof missing.

Dolly to move furniture from one room to another, if you're going to be alone.

Buy boxes cheap from U-haul (where you are now, locally). they are flat, transport easily. Bring tape dispener gun. Can pack up and bring home things that mom cherishes most.

Cheap baby wipes ...for washing off and cleaning hands and face.



Military will be giving away tarps in addition to water, ice, and mre's, but long lines.

Good luck. Stay safe. Prayers are with you.

Where exactly is Bolivar Island in relation to Galveston? And was it populated?

What's your plan?

Any idea of the damage to the property you are going to?
Are you sneaking past the roadblocks? You'll need a boat or SCUBA/snorkel & fins, etc for that. Expect lots of flotsam still.
Are you packing heat? You should be, but be careful as you can assume that they are under martial law on the island.
Bringing a tent or something in case the roof is gone?
In addition to a tetanus booster, emergency workers are advised to get hepatitis shots due to the nasty water and contamination, etc.
What kind of food are you taking?
Taking a weeks' worth of water, or will you purify some there? Are you going to boil local water or purify it some other way?

If you can bring any document that suggests you are a resident, you should be able to avoid the "looter" roundups.
Got TP?
Take a camera & take tons of pics of the damage. Take lots of pics of anything you see that might not be lawful, from anyone...

Get a feel for and pics of the 'Gestapo level' from any questionable law enforcement officials. Many will be nice & helpful, some might be wearing jackboots. Make a note of who's from where and with which organizations.
Be mindful of any military presence on the island. Which units? If wearing berets, which colors? Unit patches, etc.
Keep an eye out for and take pics of any Blackwater security forces.
Take pics of any unusual military or paramilitary aircraft, ground vehicles or other equipment.

Post the pics when you get back

Good luck.