*HURRICANE IKE AFTERMATH AND COMMENTS*

[HoopInsider_Cooper]

Wx Channel sux....Like I said, this group of runs now won't change much because all recon data isn't in...

The morning models will have air/gulf stream, etc....

Friend told me they just got 4 rooms in NOLA.

[Guest baseball25]

hey coop you know ronald scott right?

[TXsTorn8do]

Looks like we are all awaiting that 2 a.m. update.....  ;D

I would rather get it from COOP than The Weather Channel!

My wife is an RN in ICU at the Medical Center....She confirmed that if mandatory evacs are called....they don't have the resources to get the people out.   Everything was sent South and they can't get them back in time.  They don't want to have patients or people stranded on the road with an inbound hurricane.

My thoughts....They sent everything South.  The Golden Triangle Counties don't have the buses or ambulances to get everyone out in time.

Not to panic anyone but if it moves closer to us...we could be in huge trouble!   :'(

[hockeyfan]

What I heard was that Jeff co. wanted to start getting people out earlier, but the CITY of Beaumont said that they weren't ready yet.  >

[RonBurgundy68]

Now what to do until 2? Lol

packing and trying to find a hotel or someone to stay with would be a good start

Grandma lives in Carrollton, north of Dallas, so we have a place to stay...

[TXsTorn8do]

LCM....I found 2 rooms in Pensacola FL.  >

[WOSHIGHc/o2001]

If the schools would cancel school that would send lots of people on their way.  I know kids won't get beaten for missing school, but that would help the cause alot.

[HoopInsider_Cooper]

HWRF - Corpus...

City of Beaumont is ready...We have zero asset money for special need evacs...That all went to Freeport. So this area has no help with ambulances, buses, etc....It's a little complicated, but also political...

Believe me...THE EXAMINER will look into this!

[TXsTorn8do]

How about we all exchange some good Karma and maybe Ike will go away?  If Ike don't go away....when we all come back at least we helped each other in the time of need!    8)

[bulldogdad55]

After what that guy told me tonight at channel 6 about Greg telling them to call for evac.. there is no doubt someone is holding back info..and i think it sux..they can't get everyone out of here...we are leaving here soon..i'm  not putting my Family in jeapordy any longer....

[TXsTorn8do]

I hope so Hoop....It's really ashame!  Let us know what you find out!

[WOSHIGHc/o2001]

My karma has gone down.  I don't see why that would happen in this forum.  Its not like I'm pushing the Mustangs past someone's team.  Let's get serious here. ;D

[lcm2007ms]

Now what to do until 2? Lol

packing and trying to find a hotel or someone to stay with would be a good start

Grandma lives in Carrollton, north of Dallas, so we have a place to stay...

Good deal. It's going to be a long drive though

[TXsTorn8do]

Where ya headed Bulldog?  I am waiting till tomorrow late night so hopefully the traffic won't be as bad....It will be easier on the kids...they can sleep.  However, my wife has to stay behind at the hospital!   :'(

[HoopInsider_Cooper]

Good idea

[RonBurgundy68]

Now what to do until 2? Lol

packing and trying to find a hotel or someone to stay with would be a good start

Grandma lives in Carrollton, north of Dallas, so we have a place to stay...

Well we're not leaving till atleast noon on Friday, so hopefully it won't be as bad... But still not a pleasant trip to say the least...

Good deal. It's going to be a long drive though

[TXsTorn8do]

LOL WOS....Looks like we are ALL on the same team now!   ;D

By the way, the Mustangs do look impressive this year!  

[WOSHIGHc/o2001]

Where ya headed Bulldog?  I am waiting till tomorrow late night so hopefully the traffic won't be as bad....It will be easier on the kids...they can sleep.  However, my wife has to stay behind at the hospital!   :'(

That sucks man.  We always feared that when my mother worked at St. E.  Those hospitals are pretty safe though.  

[ST413]

So hoopinsider will they be able to call a mandatory?

[lcm2007ms]

LCM....I found 2 rooms in Pensacola FL.   >

Either you have one heck of a long drive ahead of you or buckle up and hang on tight and hope it doesn't come any further north

[HoopInsider_Cooper]

I think they are meeting @ 4:30 am again this morning, after the NHC big update. I will be up and posting updates...I have Examiner website duties tonight so I am on call till 6 a.m.

I can't say either way. I am thinking they will.

[TXsTorn8do]

It does stink WOS....but she is dedicated....Just want her safe!  

[LUFAN]

Hoop,

We have to remember this first and foremost, we only have a certain amount of resources to be able to handle a storm like this. Remember just a couple days ago this thing was supposed to hit Northern Florida. It is hard to make any real preparations with movement like this. I hope that you investigate this but the choices were made with the best available intel.

[ST413]

Thank you i knew you could't say thy would,  but i did not know if they were able to if they have no buses.

[TXsTorn8do]

YAY!  Ike now moving WNW at 9mph....still 100mph winds!  ;D

Hope it stays WNW!