Sharyn Posted September 21, 2005 Share Posted September 21, 2005 (edited) Seems as though the hurricanes are following the refugees... Yesterday, Texas Children's Hospital activated its hurricane/severe weather plan and issued a disaster alert. At noon on Friday, anyone already at work, will be required to stay at work until they are released... most likely 24-48 hours. Our already extremely busy and short-staffed Neonatal Intensive Care Unit sent out 3 transport teams (5 medical personnel each) to evacuate patients from UTMB in Galveston, TX. We had already received 6 patients by the time I left last night. In the last major hurricane/disaster, Texas Children's Hospital and MD Anderson were the only hospitals in the Medical center that were able to maintain self-sufficiency. (so I've been told, I wasn't here then) and I will be at work during the storm. *whew* For Jackson county, mandatory evacuation has been declared for the entire county. For Matagorda county, mandatory evacuation for the southern two thirds of the county will be in effect at 6 pm. For Galveston and Brazoria counties, voluntary evacuation is in progress. Mandatory evacuation of nursing homes and assisted-living facilities is underway. On Galveston island, buses will be available at the island community center on broadway after 10 am for persons with no other means of transportation. If there is no significant change of rita's track in the next 24 hours, a mandatory evacuation of Galveston and Brazoria counties is expected to begin at 6 pm today. Voluntary evacuations are also in progress this evening for low lying areas of Chambers county, Harris county, and the cities of Houston, Seabrook and Baytown Decisions concerning evacuations for other counties and communities will be made later today. Many stores are already out of supplies and some gas stations have run out of gas. So, I'll be in the Medical Center... how about everyone else? Where are you going? Do you need anything? Any recommendations for those of us about to face this? Edited September 22, 2005 by Sniper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shred Posted September 21, 2005 Share Posted September 21, 2005 (edited) FWIW, all the Austin area hotels are full. Austin City Limits Music Fest, Pecan St Festival plus Katrina refugees.. If anybody feels like getting chased inland by Rita (the forecast shows it going over Austin Saturday), let me know and I'll see what room the local shooters have. IME gas cooking and a chainsaw are both extremely handy to have during major storms / power outages. Edited September 21, 2005 by shred Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reneet Posted September 21, 2005 Share Posted September 21, 2005 Spoke with Benny earlier. Says he's stocking up on water & Ramen noodles and staying to guard his property. Says he's not in danger of flooding as he's on the high ground and that his buildings withstood winds from the last major with 160 mph sustained winds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zhunter Posted September 21, 2005 Share Posted September 21, 2005 Hunker down Texas, My prayers are with you. PS: If you own a boat, go fill it up with gas, then you can siphon the gas out later to put it in your car when there is none to buy. I ALWAYS do that before a hurricane! Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TDean Posted September 21, 2005 Share Posted September 21, 2005 Projected Path click here... I just off the phone with Benny also Rene. I'm glad he's on high ground and standing guard against looters (I shipped a couple guns to him last week). Good luck to you Gulf Coasters. BE smart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BismarckC Posted September 21, 2005 Share Posted September 21, 2005 Some suggestions from having dealt with Katrina. 1. Batteries 2. Visquine/tarp for roof in the event of damage (also line and bricks to hold down tarp. 3. Canned tuna, chicken, vienna sausage, etc. --manual can opener. 4, canned veggies 5. gas cans - preferably with gas 6. safety candles 7. water container 8. big 58+ quart cooler --two would be good These were the things Walmart ran out of first. Good Luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TriggerT Posted September 21, 2005 Share Posted September 21, 2005 Spend a couple of bucks on solar yard lights. When we were without power for several days we left them out during the day, and then used them throughout the house at night. Worked great, and is safer than candles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeeper Posted September 21, 2005 Share Posted September 21, 2005 I am glad I am not there right now. I guess I left Houston right in time. Get to loading before those 650's and 1050's lose power Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lynn jones Posted September 21, 2005 Share Posted September 21, 2005 Some suggestions from having dealt with Katrina.1. Batteries 2. Visquine/tarp for roof in the event of damage (also line and bricks to hold down tarp. 3. Canned tuna, chicken, vienna sausage, etc. --manual can opener. 4, canned veggies 5. gas cans - preferably with gas 6. safety candles 7. water container 8. big 58+ quart cooler --two would be good These were the things Walmart ran out of first. Good Luck <{POST_SNAPBACK}> don't foget drinking water!! lynn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkS_A18138 Posted September 21, 2005 Share Posted September 21, 2005 Guys we are going to 24 hr shifts starting Friday at Sprint. If that Hurricane doesn’t go north we will be hit head on!!!! Prayers go out to the entire coast! If any of you have family in the affected area of this Hurricane and can not locate them via telephone. Please PM me and I might be able to get communication into and out of the area. I am also part of the Ham radio group that works emergency (heath and welfare) WM5S Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharyn Posted September 21, 2005 Author Share Posted September 21, 2005 (edited) It is absolutely surreal here in Houston. The mood in the air is very heavy. And it's near 100oF. I filled my SUV with gas yesterday, (good thing because it went up $0.20 overnight) and went to pick up a few more things from the store today. There wasn't any water, not even flavored. Absolutely no shape or form of canned tuna fish. I took one of the three jars left of peanut butter. There have been MANY evacuations and multiple busses dispatched to aid the evacuees. Yesterday, medical planes, helicopters and ambulances began evacuating the compromised. It has been stated, "If you can get out, and you don't, WE WILL NOT COME BACK TO RESCUE YOU!" I love Texas. I've never been through anything like this before. It's quite scary. I'm not sure how much more of this emotional drama I can take. Not surprisingly... Benny Hill is perfectly capable of speaking for himself on this forum... http://www.brianenos.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=27904 Good luck to everyone. Edited September 21, 2005 by Sniper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hopalong Posted September 22, 2005 Share Posted September 22, 2005 Good luck down there Sniper !!!!!! I too spoke with Benny today and he say's he'll be fine. Hope and Prayers for all !!!!! HOPALONG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old shooter Posted September 22, 2005 Share Posted September 22, 2005 If anyone on the Texas coast waited a little to long, and still needs to evacuate, I can put several people up. I live a little east of Austin, and although we will get rain, my place will not flood. PM me if you need a little help. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shred Posted September 22, 2005 Share Posted September 22, 2005 FWIW-- basic hurricane timeline : http://www.aoml.noaa.gov/hrd/tcfaq/H5.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TriggerT Posted September 22, 2005 Share Posted September 22, 2005 Good luck to all the folks down there. Hold on, cause it looks like you are in for one hell of a ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merlin Orr Posted September 22, 2005 Share Posted September 22, 2005 Sniper - My RV park neighbors and good friends, adjusters Boyd and Karen Hollbrook have a daughter, a nurse, that works at Texas Children's Hospital. Don't remember her name. She will be there with you for the lockdown. All the rest of the town has left and you guys are staying to help. Way Kool.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BismarckC Posted September 22, 2005 Share Posted September 22, 2005 don't foget drinking water!!lynn Lynn, haven't you been reading the forum posts? The water is in your hotwater heater. Seriously, if during the storm your roof is damaged you will get the urge to try and climb up and remove debris or cover the hole -- don't. Wait unto the storm subsides. My down the street neighbor's stuff was flying over my house, the wind and the rain were pretty bad and tree parts were flying around. I could not see what was coming, and the storm hit me in the afternoon. You can fix your roof later, or replace stuff--you cannot replace your life. A vist from Merlin is better than a visit from the coroner. BE smart, BE safe. Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AikiDale Posted September 22, 2005 Share Posted September 22, 2005 A vist from Merlin is better than a visit from the coroner. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Now there's a tag line.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimel Posted September 22, 2005 Share Posted September 22, 2005 Hang on folks. We are keeping all of you in our prayers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uscbigdawg Posted September 22, 2005 Share Posted September 22, 2005 Heard Rita was hitting Galveston, and the first thing that I could think of was what you were going to do Sniper. (Yeah...I still think about you every once in a while ) You'll be fine, but we're praying for you. God Bless. SPC Richard A. White, Senior Medic 249th MP Detachment (EACF) Camp Humphreys, ROK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julien Boit Posted September 22, 2005 Share Posted September 22, 2005 Damn', you guys are living in a pretty rough area ! The first hurricane was a disaster, I hope the next one won't ! Stay safe and take care. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TDean Posted September 22, 2005 Share Posted September 22, 2005 It is absolutely surreal here in Houston. The mood in the air is very heavy. And it's near 100oF. I filled my SUV with gas yesterday, (good thing because it went up $0.20 overnight) and went to pick up a few more things from the store today. There wasn't any water, not even flavored. Absolutely no shape or form of canned tuna fish. I took one of the three jars left of peanut butter.There have been MANY evacuations and multiple busses dispatched to aid the evacuees. Yesterday, medical planes, helicopters and ambulances began evacuating the compromised. It has been stated, "If you can get out, and you don't, WE WILL NOT COME BACK TO RESCUE YOU!" I love Texas. I've never been through anything like this before. It's quite scary. I'm not sure how much more of this emotional drama I can take. Not surprisingly... Benny Hill is perfectly capable of speaking for himself on this forum... http://www.brianenos.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=27904 Good luck to everyone. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Sharyn, hang in there girl. We'll be thinking about you... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuildSF4 Posted September 22, 2005 Share Posted September 22, 2005 Good luck and God bless. Let us know if there is anything we can do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
standles Posted September 22, 2005 Share Posted September 22, 2005 Prayers are with all but please if the rescue helecopters come in DON'T SHOOT AT THEM> Said in jest... I am sure that the TX area going to be affected are much higher class than the NO area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penny Posted September 22, 2005 Share Posted September 22, 2005 The highways from the east into Austin are becoming insane. I drove west from Austin to Smithville to work this morning. It took some of our folks over 5 hrs late last night to get from the med center in Houston to our research park here in Smithville (150miles). We're (MD Anderson) shutting down tomorrow as much as possible, and spending today backing up and packing up critical data, etc. My mom is an oncology nurse in Bryan and they are all preparing for evacuated patients to be moved north to them. It looks like the projected storm track keeps moving east. Hang in there this weekend Sniper! The med center learned a lot from the flooding a few years back, so all the generators are on higher ground, and the whole place should be better prepared. Like Shred said, let us know if you need a place to stay, or if there's anything else we can do. Contact him and he can put you in touch with a lot of us in the Austin area. If you're thinking about heading this way, I'd recommend doing it soon, and maybe taking extra gas and a route other than the major interstate if you can. Penny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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