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Jmm
Moderator
08-16-2002
| Wednesday, September 21, 2005 - 4:44 pm
I have updated the Where is everyone from?? thread for those interested in keeping an eye on us here in Texas.
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Abby7
Member
07-17-2002
| Wednesday, September 21, 2005 - 4:45 pm
i'm hoping, praying we don't get another hurricane like katrina. safe thoughts to all.
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Reiki
Member
08-12-2000
| Wednesday, September 21, 2005 - 4:47 pm
Thanks for the link Ddr - I have found that there is nothing like local coverage during these events.
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Urgrace
Member
08-19-2000
| Wednesday, September 21, 2005 - 5:06 pm
We're just north of San Antonio and the stores are already selling out of water. All the motels/hotels are full. My shop barely did any business today. I volunteer at our county fair every year, and there were very few people bringing in their items for exhibits today. A lot of people are rescuing relatives or securing property and don't have time for such. God bless everyone affected by this new storm.
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Urgrace
Member
08-19-2000
| Wednesday, September 21, 2005 - 5:09 pm
Hippyt's mom is in Galveston. I hope she packed up and went to Hip's.
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Reader234
Member
08-13-2000
| Wednesday, September 21, 2005 - 6:28 pm
Thanks Urgrace for the update - my brother is in Houston, not in a low lying area, and like you've been saying, gas prices are high, and no water to be found... however sil said there is lots of liquor available!! (she thinks this is hysterical, no water, but booze we got!!) My mom also made them ROFLOL, mom said, "Fill up the tubs with water!!"... So they still have their humor!! My dad lived in Galveston, growing up, we used to visit every summer, Dallas, Galvaston... and Corpus Christi! Have I been the only ones praying "no more hurricanes hitting land?"
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Abby7
Member
07-17-2002
| Wednesday, September 21, 2005 - 6:42 pm
yes, thank you. any/all reports are truly appreciated. prayers to all.
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Native_texan
Member
08-24-2004
| Wednesday, September 21, 2005 - 6:50 pm
Reader, I can promise you there is a house full of people in Lancaster TX that are praying really hard, especially since 4 of them live on the coast. It's especially alarming to be hearing that Rita could make Katrina look like a walk in the park. And filling up the tub with water is not that farfetched of an idea. My former stepdaughter was living in Puerto Rico when Hugo hit. The tenants in her building were boiling the water from the rooftop pool. "Necessity is the mother of invention."
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Twiggyish
Member
08-14-2000
| Wednesday, September 21, 2005 - 6:54 pm
My PRAYERS are with you all. Just remember if you stay and you're told to evacuate, that you can become a danger for those who may have to come and rescue you. Do NOT rely on your home to make it through a cat 4 or 5 hurricane. You may not get the storm surge but the wind and tornados will take out whole houses off the foundation. (Even with shutters) I learned a very hard lesson about staying during a storm. Please evacuate!! This is a repeat but you'll need it. 1. Make sure you have PLENTY of cash. There isn't any way you can use an ATM or credit card without electricity for up to 10 to 14 or more days. 2. READ your homeowners policy. See what's covered and take that policy with you. If you do stay behind.. 1. Get lots of propane in your grill..which make sure is tied down!! 2. Get a generator!!!! 3. Get lots of canned goods. Enough to last 10 to 14 days. (If not longer) 4. HAVE LOTS of tarps on hand. You cannot know the value of a tarp on a damaged roof. 5. Battery powered power tools, like drills..etc.. valuable!! 6. Cell phone charger for your car is great. It's the only way to charge up the phone, if you don't have a generator. 7. Tons of water. You can't get enough!!
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Native_texan
Member
08-24-2004
| Wednesday, September 21, 2005 - 7:06 pm
May I also add that if you have children you have an obligation to them to evacuate. Having been through an F4 tornado and having seen the devastation caused by Katrina, I don't know how anyone could even think about taking a chance with Rita. Things can be replaced - lives can't. I'll get off my soapbox now.
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Twiggyish
Member
08-14-2000
| Wednesday, September 21, 2005 - 7:07 pm
EXCELLENT POINT!
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Coco
Member
07-13-2000
| Wednesday, September 21, 2005 - 7:53 pm
I'm adding my sentiments to all of the above. I'll be thinking of all of you that will be impacted by this pending Hurricane one way or another. Sighhh....I can't believe our country is getting another one of these monsters.
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Coco
Member
07-13-2000
| Wednesday, September 21, 2005 - 7:54 pm
....along with children, take your pets too....please!
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Native_texan
Member
08-24-2004
| Wednesday, September 21, 2005 - 8:23 pm
As people come into Dallas County, Texas DOT signs on the highway will give a number to call for help in locating hotels. Due to the evacuees from Katrina that are already here and a big convention starting tomorrow, there is virtually nothing available, but the story on the news showed the volunteers finding hotels in other parts of the state and even Oklahoma. Right now Rita has the third lowest pressure ever recorded and is only 9 millibars (is that term correct?) short of Gilbert which had the lowest pressure ever recorded. The Dallas-Ft. Worth area can possibly get 4-9 inches of rain and we are around 300 miles from Galveston.
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Ddr
Member
08-19-2001
| Wednesday, September 21, 2005 - 8:52 pm
Here are the 800 numbers to hotel chains. The operators are extremely helpful in finding the nearest location with availability. Amerisuites 800-833-1516 Best Western 800-772-7084 Days Inn 800-329-7466 Hilton 800-445-8667 Holiday Inn 888-465-4329 Howard Johnson 800-446-4656 La Quinta 866-725-1661 Marriott 888-236-2427 Wyndham 877-999-3223
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Cindylou
Member
07-11-2002
| Thursday, September 22, 2005 - 6:56 am
Okay folks, I need your prayers and thoughts, I live in Orange, Tx and this hurricane is headed right our way. I'm at work trying to assist in shutting down our chemical plant before evacuating. We were told this morning that we would be required to stay until tomorrow (Frid) morning, but I've got five dogs that I WILL NOT let die in this storm. Everything is in a panic around here and I'm terrified of what's ahead. My husband and I just built a brand new gorgeous brick home (moved in July 17) and I have no hope whatsover that it will still be standing after this storm comes through. We are actually about 20 miles from the Gulf Coast, the plant that I work at sits directly on the water. I just wanted to ask you all for your prayers, we all need them so much right now. I'll try to check back in later, but I'm really afraid that after seeing Gulfport and Biloxi, that everything around here will be leveled by Rita. Please, please pray for us all, and thanks for all the terrific times here at the Clubhouse. I've enjoyed myself here more than I can say. I love you guys......
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Native_texan
Member
08-24-2004
| Thursday, September 22, 2005 - 7:10 am
Cindylou, you can be assured that we are all praying for you and yours as well as everyone else out there who is affected by this hurricane.
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Ddr
Member
08-19-2001
| Thursday, September 22, 2005 - 7:12 am
Evacuations are starting in my area, some mandatory, some voluntary. Waiting to hear from my office.
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Native_texan
Member
08-24-2004
| Thursday, September 22, 2005 - 7:36 am
Ddr, you have spent a lot of time in the past couple of weeks helping others. Now it's time you take care of yourself. Be safe and God bless.
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Native_texan
Member
08-24-2004
| Thursday, September 22, 2005 - 7:59 am
We received an e-mail in our Dallas office that those with window offices should consider packing up paper and breakables before the weekend and move them into internal space in the event we do have hurricane force winds and/or tornadoes. The storms are expected to hit here Saturday afternoon.
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Ddr
Member
08-19-2001
| Thursday, September 22, 2005 - 8:15 am
Voluntary evacuation of my parish. Anticipated rainfall is 15 inches, Vermilion Bay could receive a storm surge of 20 to 22 feet, which would push some of the surge into areas of the parish. Another meeting at 1:00 pm.
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Jan
Moderator
08-01-2000
| Thursday, September 22, 2005 - 8:19 am
To all of you in the path of this hurricane. Please know that all of us in Canada are watching and praying for you as well. May God be with you all and keep you safe.
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Julieboo
Member
02-05-2002
| Thursday, September 22, 2005 - 8:33 am
Good luck and I hope everyone listens and leaves this time!!! (and hopefully it will all be for nothing!)
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Native_texan
Member
08-24-2004
| Thursday, September 22, 2005 - 8:44 am
The eye of Rita is now pointed at the Beaumont-Pt. Arthur area, which is east of Galveston. This is where my sister and her family live.
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Lumbele
Member
07-12-2002
| Thursday, September 22, 2005 - 9:00 am
Keeping all in the danger zone in my thoughts. May you all ride Rita out in safety.
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