Galveston reports- Katrina II

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.


The 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]

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

God shit on Texas!

About time!

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

Bolivar Peninsula is a little community just east of Galveston after you take the ferry from Galveston. It's a tiny strip of land with water on both sides - the GOM south and a bay behind it. Not sure what the official population was but these communities are all along the coast and mainly cater to people who come there for vacation and have rental homes and condos right on the beach.

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

Bolivar Peninsula is a little community just east of Galveston after you take the ferry from Galveston. It's a tiny strip of land with water on both sides - the GOM south and a bay behind it. Not sure what the official population was but these communities are all along the coast and mainly cater to people who come there for vacation and have rental homes and condos right on the beach.


The surge hit far worse there than on Galveston....The weather people warned that could happen.

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

Bolivar Peninsula is a little community just east of Galveston after you take the ferry from Galveston. It's a tiny strip of land with water on both sides - the GOM south and a bay behind it. Not sure what the official population was but these communities are all along the coast and mainly cater to people who come there for vacation and have rental homes and condos right on the beach.


The surge hit far worse there than on Galveston....The weather people warned that could happen.

I'm in SW Louisiana and we still have many flooded streets and people without power. I have 3 families staying in my house right now - my house was one of the lucky ones that did not lose electricity. I was staying at a friend's home when the storm passed and we lost electricity there and it still hasn't been restored. We were flooded in - could drive 2 or 3 blocks in all directions and then would have to stop because of the flooding.
We were devastated here when Rita hit, weeks after Katrina. This whole town looked like what Galveston and Houston look like now. We are lucky that Ike stayed far enough west that we only have minimal damage. Things are still a mess though - enforced curfew, flooding, no power... But it could have been so much worse.

The Republican Administration has fucked it up again. You would think they would have got it right this time.

Wonder how the Katrina refugees who never left Houston are doing.

Be Safe!...You're in my thoughts...

Hey Guys/ Gals... great info all...
I am back from northerntools but am going to spend the next couple of hours packing and organizing... (and I'm going to paint the gas tank flat black)

I'll be back on and list my supplies, you can see if i forgot anything.

Regards,
Me

... (and I'm going to paint the gas tank flat black)
Regards,
Me

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..

20,000 stayed-1000 have showed up for food & ice @ 1 pm today. Do the math.

What is so frustrating is the national evening news is NOT COVERING ANY OF THIS!!

Why the media blackout? They are not showing the aerial shots at all.

Why won't they say how bad things are? When you watch the local Houston news...and the live coverage... it is complete destruction.

The news tonight played it off like basically "gas prices will probably be going up"..."people got a bit of water their homes, but are cleaning up"

What the HELL!

20,000 stayed-1000 have showed up for food & ice @ 1 pm today. Do the math.

I doubt 19,000 ppl died.
That would be ridiculous if true.

I feel sorry for the coastal communities.
Some probably no longer exist!

Be Safe!...You're in my thoughts...

Ditto.

In all of our thoughts!

Be Safe!...You're in my thoughts...

Ditto.

In all of our thoughts!



AC 113248...Thanks for the "ALL IS ONE" correction... In "all" of our thoughts!

Namasta

20,000 stayed-1000 have showed up for food & ice @ 1 pm today. Do the math.

I doubt 19,000 ppl died.
That would be ridiculous if true.

I feel sorry for the coastal communities.
Some probably no longer exist!

Agreed. Hope would be the other 19,000 already had food, ice or did not/could not get to the distribution point.

20,000 stayed-1000 have showed up for food & ice @ 1 pm today. Do the math.

I doubt 19,000 ppl died.
That would be ridiculous if true.

I feel sorry for the coastal communities.
Some probably no longer exist!