I live/surf in Corpus Christi almost my whole life. Not a stranger to hurricanes. In fact we live for that ****. But when I went to bed on thursday the 24th, the storm was sustained at 85mph, when I woke up and check it at 830, it was at 110 and climbing, and that was the catalyst for evacuation. I had some friends who rode it out and got lucky. If you were riding in Port A or Rockport, your chance of survival was slim, thank god most evacuated those areas. This event has changed the geographic landscape, and it's almost certain to have opened or closed some passes. Hopefully it will improve the waves, but kinda tough to think about that when you see little kids sitting on their kitchen counters and water rises below them. It aint over yet.
Sorry to hear that. My sister lives in San Antonio, but it's been pretty bad there too. My good friend lives in Galveston, just saw him last month when we did our annual week in Vegas. He's been through a few of these storms, and even lost a car during Ike, when it was parked in the lot of his apartment complex and got flooded. He lived on a third floor, so his place wasn't damaged, but the first floor was. I'm hoping he's doing well right now. Not sure if he had to evacuate or what.
Good to hear your ok! Sad sad situation Any word on your house or neighborhood?? From the news it looks like everywhere is a mess and got hit hard... It looks like the cleanup is going to a long haul in the months and years to come... prayers for you guys down there in Texas
I can sympathize. The full force of hurricane Fredrick's eye passed right over our house. People might not realize the deep south is heavily forested with mature pine trees...and they were mostly all snapped in half by the opposing winds of the hurricane eye's wall. A couple of logs busted through our roof while we were all huddled in the hallway. You couldn't walk anywhere more than 10-20 feet without having to jump over a log. Couldn't drive anywhere, live power lines everywhere, etc, etc....and this dragged on for months. To say living through a natural disaster like this turns your life upside down is a massive understatement.
yeah the big unknown in all of this is who had flood insurance and who doesnt. the ones who dont are going to get screwed the ones who do will get screwed less. Insurance companies are going to take forever to pay this out and process these claims then getting contractors over to rebuild. thats going to be a nightmare also. they will all be backed up for years. i personally would relocate and find work elsewhere. it is going to be years before things are normal again.
SALOOTDONTSHOOT!!! #BlueShedJeff #WalMortCat So does this mean that the Immigration wall will start in Houston and go due west to El Paso now?
crazy part is that's mostly all from rain.they had 50'' of rain if not more it is insane.I don't think any storm will ever surpass katrina but its pretty freaked up down there
Random notes - it's not even September for crying out loud: Certified Public Adjuster: if you have family who are suffering damage, do not settle with the insurance companies,and don't bargain on your own behalf. Hire a CPAdj., on a contingency basis. The more they negotiate on your behalf, the more they get paid. The % they ask for varies, so shop around,and pay a few more points and get one who is 1. LEGIT 2. proven to expedite claims Plan B: There are a few good forecasters here, and advise and links to really good sites such as www.flhurricane.com . If you have family or pets you owe it to them to get out well before the traffic gridlock and sheeple crowd the roads. Get out a couple days (or day minimum) early. Book a hotel room (maybe 4 plus hours drive away inland) a week, or a few days ahead on your credit card. If it doesn't happen they give you cancellation rights up to 24 hours before check in. That way you can get your money back if it goes away, as long as you cancel in time. If it heads your way, and ramps up in intensity, you have a plan B. Get a job: If you are young and mobile and have skills, there are stormchaser companies who do roof and/or tree work. Find a legit crew who fulfills. You can make bank!
Round 2 of the swell starting here today. Small this morning but filling in today and peaking tomorrow at shoulder high with offshore winds. I feel sorry for Texans, could have easily been us.
BTW, some moron on his $3K bicycle and spandex (obviously a rich Republican) was peddling around Houston assessing the damage. A news crew stopped him and asked a few questions. He said he was thinking of evacuating a few days earlier, but thought the forecast was fake news.
He was a smart guy. As he is a "rich Republican", as you state, his income helps me enjoy my Social Security, which the 47% of slime balls on Welfare do not. Therefore, God save the Republicans!!!! LOL And it is a Republican state, recall?? hahahaha!!! Which is why they will do mo' betta in recovery!!! Oh, and forget yee not--you wear a spandex type of outfit every time you put a wetsuit on!!!
