Posted on 09/12/2008 11:29:13 PM PDT by NautiNurse
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/09/13/us/13galveston.html?ref=us
GALVESTON, Tex. — As the storm surge from Hurricane Ike began battering the island of Galveston and officials warned that “certain death” awaited anyone who failed to evacuate, a reckless and stubborn bunch ignored the warnings.
“We never punked out before. Why start now?” said Marie Creasy, the owner of the Poop Deck, a biker bar just stumbling distance from the waterfront. She said her patrons had a proud, defiant and downright stupid tradition to uphold. “We’re not about to break our streak over some Category 2 nonsense.”
Down on the sea wall, Robert Shumake laughed when asked why he had not left the island. Walking with the American flag on a four-foot pole, Mr. Shumake said he had not broken his routine in seven years and, “by golly,” he was not going to deviate now.
Since the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, he said, he has not missed a day of his morning ritual of walking along the shore carrying the flag. “This is nature meets the proud United States of America, and my US of A is going to win,” Mr. Shumake said.
more @ link above.......
Prayers for Balde..and for your peace of mind dear Allegra.
911 emergency phone service is not functioning in Pasadena, Seabrook areas of Harris County.
Balde is prayed for Allegra. You are right about the cave in potential
Port Arthur had storm surge of over 10 feet, with people on the roofs of homes.
http://blogs.chron.com/hurricanes/2008/09/emmett_asks_harris_county_resi.html
Emmett asks Harris County residents to use bottled water as a precaution
Harris County Judge Ed Emmett early this morning asked residents to begin conserving water.
``Use bottled water if at all possible,’’ he said. ``There is no danger that we know of. This is a precaution.’’
Damage is still being assessed.
``We don’t know exactly until people can get out and about and inspect the damage,’’ Emmett said.
For life threatening life emergencies only, dial 911.
Those calls will be handled as soon as responders can get out.
The Houston Fire Department stopped responding to calls at about 4:45 a.m. because of the danger getting to residents.
``Virtually the entire Houston area is without service,’’ Emmett said.
Houston 911 reported 12,050 calls in the last 24 hours.
``That’s about 60 percent higher than normal,’’ Emmett said.
Travel across the Ship Channel toll bridge is still suspended.
``No one should be out driving anyway, ‘’ he said.
The Harris County phone bank at 713-881-3100 is still working. Residents can call this for general information about the storm.
—Terri Langford
On the news last night, they interviewed a bunch of drunk college age kids having a hurrican party at a bar.
I hope that the worst they suffered is a hangover.
I wish I could. I can only call him from my VOIP which does not have texting capabilities.
If someone can text him for me, please FReepmail me for the number and message.
Prayers up for your friend! And God keep you safe too, wherever you are now, Allegra. You are a real treasure for us here on FR.
Seawall Blvd. runs along the top of the seawall. The seawall is seventeen feet above sea level. This would mean a surge of 37 to 42 feet! Doubtful.
A 91 year old man hardly qualifies for a Darwin Award. Think about it.
Forgive me, but that made me laugh.
True, but I also had the thought that the kid would have made a good Spartan. Remember the story of the Spartans at Thermopylae grooming themselves before their last battle and preparing their bodies for death?
BTW the best sources for immediate relief in the next couple of days are, fire departments, churches (gasp ), and neighbors. That's whose running the chainsaws and other things. The police are busy elsewhere. Houston won't have to worry about importing looters as they already have plenty on hand from Katrina. At this point the government is mostly useless.
I’m definitely saying a prayer for him, I love Balde! I really hope he’s safe (and the doggie too). This is so awful! How are Humblegunner, Xenalyte and the rest of your FReeper crew doing? Please take care y’all!!
At some point last night KHOU had a ticker scroll that four people were arrested for burglary in Galveston yesterday.
Bush lifts restrictions on imported fuel due to Ike
20 minutes ago
WASHINGTON (AFP) — US President George W. Bush announced on Saturday restrictions on imported gasoline had been suspended in response to Hurricane Ike which had forced companies to abandon oil refineries off the coast of Texas.
“Last night we suspended EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) waivers on certain reformulated gasoline, which will make it easier for imports from abroad to make it into our markets,” Bush told reporters outside the White House as the powerful hurricane caused flooding on the Texas coast.
These three info-babes on F&F are an embarrassment.
These three info-babes on F&F are an embarrassment.
“A 91 year old man hardly qualifies for a Darwin Award. Think about it.”
LOL, How true.
Those who hate the idea that faith in anything greater than themselves have had their way for too long. The result is a generation of adults--and young people--who have NO RESPECT for the price that has been paid--and will be paid--for the protection and preservation of "life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness" (which does not mean feeling good, but being BLESSED)!
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