Author Topic: Houston (Read 1692 times)

cav58d · « **Reply #30 on:** September 22, 2005, 01:18:53 PM »

I Agree....Send the LTARS to stop that damn RITA.......Skuzzy will be on his way in a goon to pick you up...RAPTOR GET OUT

NoBaddy · « **Reply #31 on:** September 22, 2005, 01:59:39 PM »

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Originally posted by Toad
While I certainly hope Rita doesn't hit ANY heavily populated area, it is interesting to watch the evacuation in progress.

It's orderly and began in a relatively timely manner but..... it's not working very well if you believe the media. Reports of going 6 miles in 3 hours and gas stations already out of gas.

If these two 'canes have shown us anything, it is probably that you can't evacuate a large US city in a few days.

Makes one wonder what they'd do in the event of a nuc/chem/bio threat.

Toad...

The biggest part problem stems from everyone trying to get out at once. As planned, the areas closest to the coast go first. Unfortunately, that isn't what is happening. We got a phone call about an hour ago announcing the "manditory" for our area. I plan to try and leave tonite (which should give us 24 hours to clear the area) and hope much of the heaviest traffic will be cleared out by then.

I hope I have a house to come back to.

AWMac · « **Reply #32 on:** September 22, 2005, 03:49:21 PM »

Just notified by the wifey that my Daughter and Boyfriend can't get out of Houston due to the traffic. They tried to drive North and said it took 3 1/2 hours to go almost 6 miles. They're back home and going to ride it out. They live in the Katy area.

Worrying my bellybutton off and praying that they'll be okay.

Mac

Balsy · « **Reply #33 on:** September 22, 2005, 04:11:05 PM »

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Originally posted by AWMac
Just notified by the wifey that my Daughter and Boyfriend can't get out of Houston due to the traffic. They tried to drive North and said it took 3 1/2 hours to go almost 6 miles. They're back home and going to ride it out. They live in the Katy area.

Worrying my bellybutton off and praying that they'll be okay.

Mac

Does your wife know about your Boyfriend?

Id be more worried about that.

Balsy

NoBaddy · « **Reply #34 on:** September 22, 2005, 04:49:12 PM »

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Originally posted by AWMac
Just notified by the wifey that my Daughter and Boyfriend can't get out of Houston due to the traffic. They tried to drive North and said it took 3 1/2 hours to go almost 6 miles. They're back home and going to ride it out. They live in the Katy area.

Worrying my bellybutton off and praying that they'll be okay.

Mac

Mac...

The latest is that TEXDOT is opening the south bound lanes of all the evac routes for north bound traffic. This should help. Additionally, the current predictions are that it will make land fall east of Houston (the sumbeach is pointed right at me

). I wish them luck.

SkyChimp · « **Reply #35 on:** September 22, 2005, 05:13:27 PM »

*pulls out 4 wheel drive*

Better safe than sorry get out..

Sp4de · « **Reply #36 on:** September 22, 2005, 05:21:40 PM »

The stars at night! Are big and bri....

Stay safe raptor Good luck!

FBRaptor · « **Reply #37 on:** September 22, 2005, 05:39:45 PM »

I can't say how much I appreciate the concerns and offers from you guys. This is a trying time here. But as I said and others said, there is no gas, it takes hours to get a few miles, and there is no gas between here and..well, there

At this point. Even as of last night, it is possibly impossible to get to another major city further North or West before the storm arrives. A friend of mine left for San Antonio yesterday about 5pm. He called me today around 5pm after staying at the wheel all night and he is not there yet. My car has 3/4 of a tank, and I can't find fuel anywhere. Not enough to drive straight to Austin, Dallas, or San Antonio even without standing in traffic.
It is not a matter of me not wanting to leave or thinking that my house is more important than my lifa and family, it is a matter that we can not leave safely. When weighing the odds of hitting the road with no way to get fuel, and possibly seeing this storm from the car only lets say 100 miles North of here, it becomes apparent that it is more safe to hunker in here. Will keep you posted as long as there is power. Again, thanks for all of the concerns and offers.

AWMac, best of safety to you and your family.

Wolf14 · « **Reply #38 on:** September 22, 2005, 05:47:23 PM »

Good luck guys.

Fencer51 · « **Reply #39 on:** September 22, 2005, 05:55:12 PM »

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Originally posted by NoBaddy
Mac...

The latest is that TEXDOT is opening the south bound lanes of all the evac routes for north bound traffic. This should help. Additionally, the current predictions are that it will make land fall east of Houston (the sumbeach is pointed right at me ). I wish them luck.

Good Grief Carlton, EJECT EJECT EJECT. Punch outta there buddy. Don't forget the hat collection!

Will be thinking of you old friend.

Kenneth

Hornet33 · « **Reply #40 on:** September 22, 2005, 06:02:14 PM »

Dude, if you have to stay in the area, at least try to seek shelter in a building stronger than a house. Try contacting a local National Guard Armory or something. Someplace that has some cinder block construction and is SOLID. DON'T stay in the house. One window lets go and it's going to be over fast. That wind gets inside and you might as well set off a bomb in the house because it will come apart around you.

Please take care of yourself and your family.

Good luck and GOD speed to everyone in the path of this thing.

fartwinkle · « **Reply #41 on:** September 22, 2005, 06:40:07 PM »

Raptor I can meet you half way and bring 10 gallons of gas if ya want .

Holly83 · « **Reply #42 on:** September 22, 2005, 07:10:32 PM »

Raptor, I'll be praying for you and the others in the same situation. Good luck and if you decide to stay at home, fill your bathtub, all the jars, bottles, cups, etc, that you can with water. The hurricane will most likely (I hope) decrease in force before it hits the coast, so hopefully you won't have to worry about being blown away.
Just make sure you have PLENTY of water, food, a generator (if you can find one, lol) and some kind of non-electric entertainment to pass the time (especially if you have kids)- I can imagine that no electricity, no phone, very few outside contact, it will be helpful to keep the kids busy listening to a story or playing a game or something where they won't be as stressed/affected by all of this And don't forget... Praying does make a difference!

crowMAW · « **Reply #43 on:** September 22, 2005, 07:21:25 PM »

If they live in Katy, they need to go west and south...San Antonio maybe good. They might even have an easy time of getting to Laredo on HWY 59...I bet most folks in Houston would not think of actually going south and then west. The storm is going to head north after landfall...so southwest would be a good option.

NoBaddy · « **Reply #44 on:** September 22, 2005, 07:47:08 PM »

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Originally posted by crowMAW
If they live in Katy, they need to go west and south...San Antonio maybe good. They might even have an easy time of getting to Laredo on HWY 59...I bet most folks in Houston would not think of actually going south and then west. The storm is going to head north after landfall...so southwest would be a good option.

Actually, IH-10 West to San Antonio is about as clogged as IH-45 North and US 59 North.