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Post by leftturnonly on Sept 1, 2017 13:13:20 GMT
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Post by leftturnonly on Sept 1, 2017 13:33:14 GMT
Please, let me know if the link doesn't work.
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Post by auntkelly on Sept 1, 2017 14:08:32 GMT
Prayers for SE Texas and for the men and women in the military who are there to help.
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Post by leftturnonly on Sept 1, 2017 14:26:59 GMT
Prayers for SE Texas and for the men and women in the military who are there to help. Yes ma'am. I can't agree with you more. |
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Post by tiffanyr on Sept 1, 2017 14:29:44 GMT
It's telling me the content isn't available right now.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 1, 2017 14:31:11 GMT
It's absolutely surreal looking at the videos and pictures; it's heartbreaking.
I'm really concerned for all involved having to deal with what's coming next, such as the mold and mosquitos.
Stay strong!
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Post by Deleted on Sept 1, 2017 14:32:17 GMT
The video played for me, weird.
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Post by leftturnonly on Sept 1, 2017 14:35:36 GMT
It's telling me the content isn't available right now. OK. I needed to know that. Thank you. Let's see if this works... <img src="//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/bbcode/video-preview.png" video="<iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/video.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FKFDMNews%2Fvideos%2F10155671882593756%2F&show_text=0&width=560" width="560" height="315" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowTransparency="true" allowFullScreen="true"></iframe>" alt="Video Preview"> |
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Post by leftturnonly on Sept 1, 2017 14:41:53 GMT
The video played for me, weird. Maybe it took a minute? Is it working for anyone else? This is a video from KFDM News on FB. The problem with just linking to their page is that they do live broadcasts and are constantly adding additional information. Things drop down their page too quickly for people to find again. I found the embed code and that didn't work. If you can tell me what I'm doing wrong, I could fix the problem. |
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Post by Peamac on Sept 1, 2017 14:55:37 GMT
It worked for me just now.
The other day I saw a news clip of a reporter and fireman out boating the streets in a flooded neighborhood looking for more people to rescue. While they were floating down the streets, they passed a couple of army trucks that were almost fully submerged and abandoned!
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Post by leftturnonly on Sept 1, 2017 15:55:04 GMT
While they were floating down the streets, they passed a couple of army trucks that were almost fully submerged and abandoned! Yikes! That's not good! Good bless all these service personnel. |
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Post by used2scrap on Sept 1, 2017 16:03:09 GMT
It worked for me just now. The other day I saw a news clip of a reporter and fireman out boating the streets in a flooded neighborhood looking for more people to rescue. While they were floating down the streets, they passed a couple of army trucks that were almost fully submerged and abandoned! There's video out there of an SUV jacked up "monster truck" style pulling what looks like a submerged army vehicle out of the water! |
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Post by leftturnonly on Sept 1, 2017 16:05:26 GMT
NEW VIDEOS: Going north from Beaumont - on 69 to Silsbee from Lumberton, the bridge over Village Creek has completely collapsed. 1st half of video2nd half of videoSE Texas is going to be closed to vehicular traffic for a long time.  ETA - I'm adding these videos to the OP |
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Post by leftturnonly on Sept 1, 2017 16:34:44 GMT
Seriously. This is quickly becoming a dire situation for SE Texas.
Potable water is becoming a problem and there will be a problem getting in other basic needs like food and cleaning supplies.
I expect that many people will need or want to be removed from the area.
There are two naval amphibious ships dispatched to the Gulf Coast. I wouldn't be surprised to see some people evacuated that way.
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Post by River on Sept 1, 2017 16:38:39 GMT
My DS drives a big jacked up 4x4 truck and he wanted to go down and help pull people out. He was ready to get a wench installed and head out. He's got a great heart, but at just 17 he needs a little more experience.
Most of those vehicles are going to be totaled after this and we all know insurance doesn't pay that great to replace a vehicle. Another whole aspect to what these people have already lost.
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Post by used2scrap on Sept 1, 2017 16:39:01 GMT
www.marines.mil/News/Press-Releases/Press-Release-Display/Article/1295758/26th-meu-stands-by-to-support-hurricane-relief-efforts/Print 19 26TH MEU STANDS BY TO SUPPORT HURRICANE RELIEF EFFORTS August / 30 / 2017 MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. -- Aug. 30, 2017 Release 2017-012 *** PRESS RELEASE*** 26th MEU stands by to support hurricane relief efforts MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. – Approximately 690 Marines from the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, II Marine Expeditionary Force, embarked aboard USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) as part of prudent preparatory measures in anticipation of future tasking to support relief efforts in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey, Aug. 30, 2017. If requested, the MEU’s aviation and lift capabilities will include (8) MV-22B Ospreys, (3) CH- 53E Super Stallions and (3) UH-1Y Hueys. Additional capabilities include water purification and storage, engineering, aerial reconnaissance and aid distribution. In anticipation of future tasking, II MEF also alerted the Camp Allen Logistics Command team, which bolsters the II MEF logistics capability, and deployed a liaison/ planning team to Expeditionary Strike Group-2. The Marine Corps can rapidly respond with air, ground and logistics assets when requested for Defense Support of Civil Authorities. The 26th MEU stands ready and capable to provide assistance, in support to the Federal Emergency Management Agency, U.S. Northern Command, and state and local response efforts. If tasked with DSCA, the MEU’s efforts will be in support of the lead federal agency and coordinated closely with state and local officials. Marines conduct regular training and have gained real-world experience with Humanitarian Assistance/Disaster Relief from relief efforts across the globe. Media interested in covering the 26th MEU and II MEF preparations should contact Capt. Natalie Poggemeyer at 910-451-6857 or natalie.poggemeyer@usmc.mil. DVIDS Feature Page: www.dvidshub.net/feature/hurricaneharvey
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Post by used2scrap on Sept 1, 2017 16:43:16 GMT
Seriously. This is quickly becoming a dire situation for SE Texas. Potable water is becoming a problem and there will be a problem getting in other basic needs like food and cleaning supplies. I expect that many people will need or want to be removed from the area. There are two naval amphibious ships dispatched to the Gulf Coast. I wouldn't be surprised to see some people evacuated that way. The naval assets will be a big help in aid distribution and getting potable water available. And have the added benefit of being a self supporting entity, so they don't burden already scarce resources for water/food/showers/medical etc. |
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Post by bc2ca on Sept 1, 2017 16:54:39 GMT
The links in the OP worked for me leftturnonly. Thanks for sharing. It really is overwhelming and going to be a long while before SE Texas is back to anything close to normal.  |
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Post by leftturnonly on Sept 1, 2017 16:58:26 GMT
The naval assets will be a big help... Frankly, people don't realize the peril they are now in. They came through the worst of the Hurricane rains. Most have already come through the worst of the flooding, although that's not true for a great many. Some have had power and water throughout. BUT... waterways are overbanking because of the quantity of water on its way to the Gulf from areas more northern. The major highway arteries feeding this area are out and will remain out because of the severe structural damage that must result from being in the conditions that they were not built to withstand. I'm already seeing problems with the water supply. Beaumont has issued a boil alert for anyone able to still get water from the tap Beaumont water is currently OFF. There are private groups going around handing out water with pleas for them to come to certain areas, but if that water can't be restocked, it will be gone very, very quickly. All the while, water and dampness in the homes and businesses are creating an ideal environment for mold. The marines and navy can bring in supplies, but this is a massive acreage of land. They won't be able to bring in enough supplies for people to clean out their homes and replace the wallboards and flooring while also bringing the most urgent supplies of water, food and medicine. Lives come before property. If the area will not be able to sustain the people, people will need to be taken out by ship. Some may be able to be taken out by air if any of the runways at the MidCounty airport are usable. Please, continue to keep all of the endangered lives in SE Texas in your thoughts and prayers. Thank you. |
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Post by used2scrap on Sept 1, 2017 17:16:34 GMT
The naval assets will be a big help... Frankly, people don't realize the peril they are now in. They came through the worst of the Hurricane rains. Most have already come through the worst of the flooding, although that's not true for a great many. Some have had power and water throughout. BUT... waterways are overbanking because of the quantity of water on its way to the Gulf from areas more northern. The major highway arteries feeding this area are out and will remain out because of the severe structural damage that must result from being in the conditions that they were not built to withstand. I'm already seeing problems with the water supply. Beaumont has issued a boil alert for anyone able to still get water from the tap. There are private groups going around handing out water with pleas for them to come to certain areas, but if that water can't be restocked, it will be gone very, very quickly. All the while, water and dampness in the homes and businesses are creating an ideal environment for mold. The marines and navy can bring in supplies, but this is a massive acreage of land. They won't be able to bring in enough supplies for people to clean out their homes and replace the wallboards and flooring while also bringing the most urgent supplies of water, food and medicine. Lives come before property. If the area will not be able to sustain the people, people will need to be taken out by ship. Some may be able to be taken out by air if any of the runways at the MidCounty airport are usable. Please, continue to keep all of the endangered lives in SE Texas in your thoughts and prayers. Thank you. If massive air evacuation is needed the osprey aircraft won't need runways; they can't pluck people off of roofs/out of water though (the downdraft from the rotors is too intense). |
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Post by leftturnonly on Sept 1, 2017 17:26:46 GMT
If massive air evacuation is needed the osprey aircraft won't need runways; they can't pluck people off of roofs/out of water though (the downdraft from the rotors is too intense). Blackhawk helicopter(s) have been doing just that. The friend that I referred to in my messages from SE Texas was one who was airlifted out of her home. I'm talking beyond that. All of the people rescued from their homes are still in the effected area. |
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Post by Darcy Collins on Sept 1, 2017 17:33:35 GMT
The naval assets will be a big help... Frankly, people don't realize the peril they are now in. They came through the worst of the Hurricane rains. Most have already come through the worst of the flooding, although that's not true for a great many. Some have had power and water throughout. BUT... waterways are overbanking because of the quantity of water on its way to the Gulf from areas more northern. The major highway arteries feeding this area are out and will remain out because of the severe structural damage that must result from being in the conditions that they were not built to withstand. I'm already seeing problems with the water supply. Beaumont has issued a boil alert for anyone able to still get water from the tap. There are private groups going around handing out water with pleas for them to come to certain areas, but if that water can't be restocked, it will be gone very, very quickly. All the while, water and dampness in the homes and businesses are creating an ideal environment for mold. The marines and navy can bring in supplies, but this is a massive acreage of land. They won't be able to bring in enough supplies for people to clean out their homes and replace the wallboards and flooring while also bringing the most urgent supplies of water, food and medicine. Lives come before property. If the area will not be able to sustain the people, people will need to be taken out by ship. Some may be able to be taken out by air if any of the runways at the MidCounty airport are usable. Please, continue to keep all of the endangered lives in SE Texas in your thoughts and prayers. Thank you. They used chinooks during/after the Colorado flooding. Several mountain towns were completely cut off as the roads or bridges were destroyed. Thousands were airlifted out. They weren't able to get back to start the repairs of their homes until the roads and bridges were fixed - several months to a year later. |
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Post by used2scrap on Sept 1, 2017 17:36:41 GMT
If massive air evacuation is needed the osprey aircraft won't need runways; they can't pluck people off of roofs/out of water though (the downdraft from the rotors is too intense). Blackhawk helicopter(s) have been doing just that. The friend that I referred to in my messages from SE Texas was one who was airlifted out of her home. I'm talking beyond that. All of the people rescued from their homes are still in the effected area. That's what the osprey can do, evacuate groups of people out of the area, without access to runways. |
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Post by leftturnonly on Sept 1, 2017 17:38:46 GMT
They used chinooks during/after the Colorado flooding. Several mountain towns were completely cut off as the roads or bridges were destroyed. Thousands were airlifted out. They weren't able to get back to start the repairs of their homes until the roads and bridges were fixed - several months to a year later. That's exactly what the case is here. They are really cut off with no chance of being reconnected for quite some time. Far too long a time for them to just wait it out. Why I keep going on about Port Arthur and the other areas? Pt. Arthur itself has a population somewhere in the vicinity of 60,000 people. Beaumont is ~20 miles north of Pt. Arthur. There are hundreds of thousands of human lives living south of Beaumont that received the worst of the flooding because of the rain. There's only one conclusion. People are going to have to leave either by air or by sea (Gulf). |
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Post by Darcy Collins on Sept 1, 2017 17:52:16 GMT
They used chinooks during/after the Colorado flooding. Several mountain towns were completely cut off as the roads or bridges were destroyed. Thousands were airlifted out. They weren't able to get back to start the repairs of their homes until the roads and bridges were fixed - several months to a year later. That's exactly what the case is here. They are really cut off with no chance of being reconnected for quite some time. Far too long a time for them to just wait it out. Why I keep going on about Port Arthur and the other areas? Pt. Arthur itself has a population somewhere in the vicinity of 60,000 people. Beaumont is ~20 miles north of Pt. Arthur. There are hundreds of thousands of human lives living south of Beaumont that received the worst of the flooding because of the rain. There's only one conclusion. People are going to have to leave either by air or by sea (Gulf). You'll know a lot more when the water starts to recede. Some of the highways may not be as severely damaged as you fear. The small silver lining is at least there's quite a few roads in and out of the towns. You're not looking at a topography where there is only one way in and out of the area (although that's less true for Port Arthur). It may not be as efficient, but hopefully some of those roads will be passable. |
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Post by leftturnonly on Sept 1, 2017 17:54:08 GMT
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Post by leftturnonly on Sept 1, 2017 17:59:50 GMT
You'll know a lot more when the water starts to recede. Some of the highways may not be as severely damaged as you fear. The small silver lining is at least there's quite a few roads in and out of the towns. You're not looking at a topography where there is only one way in and out of the area (although that's less true for Port Arthur). It may not be as efficient, but hopefully some of those roads will be passable. Believe me, I hope that's true. I'm itching to get into town. I know that as I type this, Operation Blessing is on the ground dispersing water. They have vowed to help with physical home repairs as well. I've seen local videos as well as national, so I know that they are actually there on the ground in Beaumont. Gah. Life is going on as normal where I am physically and life is very, very different where I am mentally. |
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Post by leftturnonly on Sept 1, 2017 18:09:36 GMT
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Post by casii on Sept 1, 2017 19:48:44 GMT
Even though I'm watching it and you're describing it in a much more localized way that mass media, I have a hard time comprehending the scope of this. It's astounding in the worst way.
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Post by Merge on Sept 1, 2017 21:17:42 GMT
It's hard to comprehend. So much damage and misery.
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