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(OP) User ID: 502369 United States 09/14/2008 05:08 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | If you need any ideas or suggestions. Quoting: Anonymous Coward 113248Would be more than willing to help. Just let me know here. 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) De Bunker Hiding in a Bunker. |
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Anonymous Coward User ID: 113248 United States 09/14/2008 05:10 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | If you need any ideas or suggestions. Quoting: Cunning_linguistWould be more than willing to help. Just let me know here. 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) Luggage rack? Strap it down. OR rent and tow a small u-haul type trailer. |
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Anonymous Coward User ID: 501549 United States 09/14/2008 05:14 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | 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. |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 113248 United States 09/14/2008 05:17 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | the govt offered bus rides, hotel stays and told everyone Quoting: Anonymous Coward 501549to 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. |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 348874 United States 09/14/2008 05:17 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | 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? |
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Anonymous Coward User ID: 501549 United States 09/14/2008 05:20 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | the govt offered bus rides, hotel stays and told everyone Quoting: Anonymous Coward 113248to 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. 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 |
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User ID: 458772 United States 09/14/2008 05:24 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | If you need any ideas or suggestions. Quoting: Cunning_linguistWould be more than willing to help. Just let me know here. 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) Puleeeeaaasse, stay safe. Someone may see how well supplied you are and ask/take your help by any means necessary........ Things change when you least expect it. |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 444126 United States 09/14/2008 05:25 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | How do you know there are thousands gone? I imagined there might be, but how do you know? Quoting: Anonymous Coward 271953Is it because the whole island is basically flattened? Where are the bodies? (so sorry to be so graphic) I am still very worried. 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. |
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Anonymous Coward User ID: 458575 United States 09/14/2008 05:30 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | 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.. |
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Anonymous Coward User ID: 113248 United States 09/14/2008 05:36 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | 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. |
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Anonymous Coward User ID: 495603 United States 09/14/2008 05:47 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I am prepared to "camp out" for about a solid week completely off the grid. Even have a bucket with a toilet seat attached! Quoting: Cunning_linguistWhat'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. |
Ha Kohane nli User ID: 486038 United States 09/14/2008 05:52 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I feel sorry for them. But they should have left when they told them to. It was only a category 2 when it hit land. I realize the Island was a little more susceptible to damage then the rest of the city. Quoting: Anonymous Coward 113248The Mayor of Galveston told them NOT TO LEAVE. I have my elderly in-laws here with me now. They live in Galveston (23rd and Ave N). And the information that they are getting from friends and neighbors does not reflect what is being portrayed in the media. I actually spent the day preparing to go to Galveston and secure what is left of their property. So as soon as they let ppl back on the island, I will be there. People not there will not see what's actually happening. Do you have a few first aid supplies for yourself...nothing major, but a few bandaids, peroxide, antibiotic ointment...a lot of trash everywhere ...just in case of cuts or abrasions. Here's an excellent link on survival info.Im wondering with a curfew now being in place,and i've just seen on Fox Fema running outta water and ice at one distribution point,maybe its me,but im wondering if we're about to see a maaaaaaaaaaaaaaaajor blow up. By blow up i mean this: Just saw a 1/2 or 3/4 mile long line for groceries,w/police moderating access to store. We know that nerves fray when the normalcies of life cease,and some nerves quicker and more radical to others. Lack of Gas availability,electricity,potable water,etc,etc. Get my drift? Plus,whats "REAAAAAAAAAAAAAAALLY" up with the lack of cognate cohesive coverage about whats gone down in Galveston Island and Galveston proper? I dunno,looks to me like the ingredients for some real @$%^&!!,if you get my drift. Here's the linky [link to www.beyondweird.com] |