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Hurricane Harvey
Current image of it now.
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Apparently the mayor of Rockport, Texas is telling anyone who didn't evacuate, to write there name an social security number on there arm with a sharpe to identify them when they are dead 😐
https://www.yahoo.com/gma/prepare-home-hurricane-155559965--abc-news-topstories.html
Posted by Astrobyn
Apparently the mayor of Rockport, Texas 8s telling anyone who didn't evacuate, to write there name an social security number on there arm with a sharpe to identify the dead 😐https://www.yahoo.com/gma/prepare-home-hurricane-155559965--abc-news-topstories.html
I used to live on the coast here, for any hurricane, that is what they ask the public, who choose to stay, to do.
Posted by TaurusinTexas
Posted by Astrobyn
Apparently the mayor of Rockport, Texas 8s telling anyone who didn't evacuate, to write there name an social security number on there arm with a sharpe to identify the dead 😐https://www.yahoo.com/gma/prepare-home-hurricane-155559965--abc-news-topstories.html
I used to live on the coast here, for any hurricane, that is what they ask the public, who choose to stay, to do.
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thats crazy
It is going to stall which makes this hurricane all the more dangerous.
People in Houston are still refusing to buy dallas cowboys coolers
Storm surge is always more deadly than the actual hurricane, this is slow moving, its gonna be ugly.
Yes I'm here reading DXP charging my phone waiting for the worst. I'm prepared. Tomorrow morning I'm driving to my in laws house because they're in a non- flooding area in Houston. I am grateful my ex came to support our kids and myself so that we are safe. I am a bit scared and I'm normally not easily frightened.
People already reported to be trapped in a collapsed building in Rockport.
I'm here in Houston right now and unless water flood the yard or rise above the windows I aint goin nowhere. Everybody freakin out buyin up water and supplies, be the same ones gonna end up lookin foolish if they don't use any of it.
Maybe I'm tripping, but isn't such a huge natural disaster such as this one supposed to get national help? We've used a lot of local resources in Houston to get the help all of us who need it. However, I haven't heard Trump address or the nation send help for us.... and it's bad. I think Trump sent out a tweet about it, but we are so far beyond tweets.
Posted by Wineaux15
Maybe I'm tripping, but isn't such a huge natural disaster such as this one supposed to get national help? We've used a lot of local resources in Houston to get the help all of us who need it. However, I haven't heard Trump address or the nation send help for us.... and it's bad. I think Trump sent out a tweet about it, but we are so far beyond tweets.
Texas Gov is praising Trump's response. He released federal funds days ago. It usually takes longer.
Everyone is trying to make it political but Trump's response has actually exceeded expectations and
been much quicker than previous administrations. He certainly beat Bush's response to Katrina.
Are you in the flood zone? Please stay safe.
They don't float!
Im glad I don't live in Houston anymore. Though I am concerned for my buddies down there. But I feel everything gonna be ok.
Posted by Solesan
Im glad I don't live in Houston anymore. Though I am concerned for my buddies down there. But I feel everything gonna be ok.
You live in the east coast now right? Now you got Irma to think about.
Posted by GetMisted
Posted by Wineaux15
Maybe I'm tripping, but isn't such a huge natural disaster such as this one supposed to get national help? We've used a lot of local resources in Houston to get the help all of us who need it. However, I haven't heard Trump address or the nation send help for us.... and it's bad. I think Trump sent out a tweet about it, but we are so far beyond tweets.
You alright?
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Thank you. I'm so thankful. However someone close to me (a child) lost their life in the flood.
Posted by Aquistorm
Posted by Solesan
Im glad I don't live in Houston anymore. Though I am concerned for my buddies down there. But I feel everything gonna be ok.
You live in the east coast now right? Now you got Irma to think about.
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When that time comes, I'll move. Lol
Posted by Deedee86
Posted by Wineaux15
Maybe I'm tripping, but isn't such a huge natural disaster such as this one supposed to get national help? We've used a lot of local resources in Houston to get the help all of us who need it. However, I haven't heard Trump address or the nation send help for us.... and it's bad. I think Trump sent out a tweet about it, but we are so far beyond tweets.
Texas Gov is praising Trump's response. He released federal funds days ago. It usually takes longer.
Everyone is trying to make it political but Trump's response has actually exceeded expectations and
been much quicker than previous administrations. He certainly beat Bush's response to Katrina.
Are you in the flood zone? Please stay safe.
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Hi DeeDee,
Thank you I'm ok. With all due respect, I'd have to respectfully agree to disagree. Yes, Govenor Abbot said that, and he may have felt that way. However, Trump came Tuesday. The flooding and rain had began to stop on Tuesday. The flooding and rain began on the previous Friday. I truly feel like there was a delayed response... not even just coming to Houston, but addressing or sending help until later down then line. Once he did come and the National Guard came it did help a lot. I posted that messsge I believe two days before we received that help though, so my viewpoint might be slightly different, but I stand by what I say that his response was delayed. Most of our initial help came from neighboring states like Louisiana and volunteers in our own city. Remember I'm the one staying here so I truly know what this feels like. From outsiders looking in watching the news I feel like it's unfair and skewed because your viewpoint isn't the same. Even our news reporters in Houston were questioning when we'd hear from him. Really wasn't trying to make into what some people made it into. I appreciate you being respectful about it.
Posted by Fun4Life
Posted by Deedee86
Posted by Wineaux15
Maybe I'm tripping, but isn't such a huge natural disaster such as this one supposed to get national help? We've used a lot of local resources in Houston to get the help all of us who need it. However, I haven't heard Trump address or the nation send help for us.... and it's bad. I think Trump sent out a tweet about it, but we are so far beyond tweets.
Texas Gov is praising Trump's response. He released federal funds days ago. It usually takes longer.
Everyone is trying to make it political but Trump's response has actually exceeded expectations and
been much quicker than previous administrations. He certainly beat Bush's response to Katrina.
Are you in the flood zone? Please stay safe.
Excellent post DeeDee. Federal law states the US government can not come in and take control of relief and rescue unless requested, and authority relinquished by local (state/municipal) government. They bitched about Bush flying over Katrina damage, and they'll bitch about Trump if he lands in Houston. They can't help themselves.
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You stay in Houston?
Posted by Wineaux15
Posted by Deedee86
Posted by Wineaux15
Maybe I'm tripping, but isn't such a huge natural disaster such as this one supposed to get national help? We've used a lot of local resources in Houston to get the help all of us who need it. However, I haven't heard Trump address or the nation send help for us.... and it's bad. I think Trump sent out a tweet about it, but we are so far beyond tweets.
Texas Gov is praising Trump's response. He released federal funds days ago. It usually takes longer.
Everyone is trying to make it political but Trump's response has actually exceeded expectations and
been much quicker than previous administrations. He certainly beat Bush's response to Katrina.
Are you in the flood zone? Please stay safe.
Hi DeeDee,
Thank you I'm ok. With all due respect, I'd have to respectfully agree to disagree. Yes, Govenor Abbot said that, and he may have felt that way. However, Trump came Tuesday. The flooding and rain had began to stop on Tuesday. The flooding and rain began on the previous Friday. I truly feel like there was a delayed response... not even just coming to Houston, but addressing or sending help until later down then line. Once he did come and the National Guard came it did help a lot. I posted that messsge I believe two days before we received that help though, so my viewpoint might be slightly different, but I stand by what I say that his response was delayed. Most of our initial help came from neighboring states like Louisiana and volunteers in our own city. Remember I'm the one staying here so I truly know what this feels like. From outsiders looking in watching the news I feel like it's unfair and skewed because your viewpoint isn't the same. Even our news reporters in Houston were questioning when we'd hear from him. Really wasn't trying to make into what some people made it into. I appreciate you being respectful about it.
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Well I agree that you would know better than any of us. My info is coming from the news, and we all see how they are.
I'm glad you are ok.
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Yes I made a thread of it. First major hurricane for in a while now that hit the USA. While Texas is getting thrashed. I hope those who lived where it's making landfall got out safely. If you didn't evacuate, then good luck surviving that. Best of all makes me wonder how Donald Trump would handle all of this. After all this is a potential major disaster event on his hands.