Hurricane Ike Live Thread IV

NOAA/NHC ^ | 14 September 2008 | NOAA/NHC

[Spktyr]

“Hey, what kind of cat do you hav-OHGOD!”

[IM2MAD]

I don’t know if it’s been posted yet but I just saw some pictures of Crystal Beach and Gilchrist. I’m sick at heart.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1055660/Last-house-standing-Hurricane-Ikes-7bn-trail-destruction.html

[texasredtop]

I only wish that those people had moved on from Houston. After 3 years Houston continues to bear the burden. I’m not saying that it was the case for all refugees but I’m betting half of them have been a huge drain on the city. You eventually get tired of the snake biting you when you try to comfort it. There are just some people that will not change.

[NautiNurse]

That is a tiny alligator. I’ll bet the guy on the pole is laughing his butt off at the international attention for his trick pose.

[texasredtop]

I know, I keep trying to post and tell them it’s a joke but my computer keeps hanging up.

[stlnative]

Can you get on your roof to cover the area with a tarp?

Are you able to fix the shingles yourself?

If the damage is bad and if you think it will be awhile before you can get your roof fixed. Try calling FEMA’s Blue Roof Project to get on their list. (I don’t know where you are at and how bad the damage is in your area - but finding someone to do the repairs may take some time if you are not able to do it yourself.)

[NautiNurse]

That poor cow gave me a wave of nausea.

[Spktyr]

Ping to 2597.

[Spktyr]

Ping to 2597.

[Slings and Arrows]

Ping to post #2597. I'd like to see the litterbox for that cat!

[Dysart]

Haven't been able to follow the thread closely so don't know if this is posted yet: 1st rescuers reach barrier island, find whole subdivisions gone after Hurricane Ike

[Lucius Cornelius Sulla]

Hey, I don’t know what the fuss is all about, the lion had plenty to eat.

[af_vet_rr]

I'm still pretty shocked over Bolivar Peninsula. I was getting pissed off that there was a news blackout on it and that it was declared restricted airspace, and then they give us the Coast Guard video of the tip of the peninsula, meanwhile the Galveston County Judge is declaring that 90% of the peninsula was destroyed.

I understand that the news blackout meant that the media had very little to report on as far as the peninsula, but watching Perry pretend like he didn't know who controlled the air space was pretty ridiculous (he's been Governor for several years, plus he was/is a licensed pilot, he knows exactly who controls the airspace).

I'm pretty concerned about some cousins who lived near there.

[Abigail Adams]

Why do you think there was a news blackout? It seems strange to me.

I hope your cousins are safe and sound!

[shield]

Oak Island south of Anahuac Sheriff of Chambers Cty said it is pretty much gone. He said Bolivar is not as destroyed as Oak Island. He is trying to get POD'S set up and trucks are moving to Jefferson Cty by passing Chambers.

There were people who did ride out IKE in San Leon. Well built homes there did survive. The west end of Galveston has lots of well built homes survived without damage.

[stlnative]

Managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and FEMA, the program provides free installation of a cover tarp on homes with roof damage.

Homeowners should call 1.888.ROOFBLU, or 1.888.766.3258. Calls to the number may get only a recorded message.

Applicants must show a photo ID or proof of residency. The roof must have less than 50 percent structural damage to be eligible for the program.

[Enosh]

Thank you! That’s the best view of the house yet.

[NautiNurse]

Hi-Res Sat Images Post-Ike

[stlnative]

I am laughing because they fell for it in the UK and printed it in their paper.

[texasredtop]

We just heard from our friends that live down there and their home is fine. Lots of debris and superficial damage but that’s all. They are in SATX and will return tomorrow. In the meantime, their neighbors are back and reporting to others what is going on.

We haven’t heard from our friend in Bayou Vista. Most of the other people we know that have property down there just have vacation property and don’t live there.