Calgarypuck Forums - The Unofficial Calgary Flames Fan Community
Old 08-25-2017, 05:38 PM   #21
Peanut
First Line Centre
 
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Fantasy Island
Exp:
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by troutman View Post
This is chilling - authorities asking people to write their names and social security numbers on theirs arms, so they can be indentifed later.
Yes because even though Rockport had a mandatory evacuation notice, they estimate up to 40% of the people did not evacuate. And they never did issue a mandatory evacuation notice for Corpus Christi, apparently. The mayor said "people could decide for themselves". I think these will seem like very poor decisions in hindsight. Harvey is a huge storm.
__________________
comfortably numb
Peanut is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-25-2017, 05:46 PM   #22
DownInFlames
Craig McTavish' Merkin
 
DownInFlames's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2008
Exp:
Default

Trump evacuated to Camp David, just in case.
DownInFlames is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-25-2017, 06:23 PM   #23
Weitz
Franchise Player
 
Join Date: Mar 2013
Exp:
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by DownInFlames View Post
Trump evacuated to Camp David, just in case.
No one cares.
Weitz is offline   Reply With Quote
The Following User Says Thank You to Weitz For This Useful Post:
Old 08-25-2017, 06:26 PM   #24
Weitz
Franchise Player
 
Join Date: Mar 2013
Exp:
Default

They calling for a 12 foot storm surge. I sure hope people get to safety ok.
Weitz is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-25-2017, 06:35 PM   #25
iggy_oi
Franchise Player
 
iggy_oi's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2007
Exp:
Default

Is it common or sensible for people to still be driving on coastal roads in the midst of a hurricane making landfall?
iggy_oi is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-25-2017, 06:36 PM   #26
DownInFlames
Craig McTavish' Merkin
 
DownInFlames's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2008
Exp:
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Weitz View Post
No one cares.
It's his first big challenge as President, and how he faces it is important. Going on vacation again once again shows how weak his character is.

Yes, as an issue it pales in comparison to all the people in danger, and the possible damage, but you should care how the Federal Government is going to handle this emergency.
DownInFlames is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-25-2017, 06:39 PM   #27
DownInFlames
Craig McTavish' Merkin
 
DownInFlames's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2008
Exp:
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by iggy_oi View Post
Is it common or sensible for people to still be driving on coastal roads in the midst of a hurricane making landfall?
I'm watching this livestream (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=803YUHoiXmo) and there are people still casually walking on the beach. It's crazy how many people will ignore the evacuation order.
DownInFlames is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-25-2017, 06:42 PM   #28
Since1984
First Line Centre
 
Join Date: Nov 2007
Exp:
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by DownInFlames View Post
I'm watching this livestream (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=803YUHoiXmo) and there are people still casually walking on the beach. It's crazy how many people will ignore the evacuation order.
This is Galveston, almost 220 miles northeast of expected landfall. So it isn't all that crazy or insensible.
Since1984 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-25-2017, 06:49 PM   #29
WhiteTiger
Franchise Player
 
WhiteTiger's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2010
Exp:
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by DownInFlames View Post
It's crazy how many people will ignore the evacuation order.
This never fails to amaze me, and it's seen time and time again. Even here in Calgary, when we had evacs due to the flood, there are people who simply refuse to leave. There's a wide variety of reasons they all claim to have...but the result is the same, with folks refusing to evac and being in the middle of something they shouldn't have been.

On another note...watching this as I work overnight. That's one ugly looking storm. I'm wishing well for all involved and that they get through with as little loss of life as possible.
WhiteTiger is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-25-2017, 06:50 PM   #30
DownInFlames
Craig McTavish' Merkin
 
DownInFlames's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2008
Exp:
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Since1984 View Post
This is Galveston, almost 220 miles northeast of expected landfall. So it isn't all that crazy or insensible.
There's a voluntary evacuation order there. They're on an island with only one way off. I wouldn't take a chance that the storm isn't going to turn North. Maybe I'm a wimp though.
DownInFlames is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-25-2017, 07:00 PM   #31
Senator Clay Davis
Franchise Player
 
Senator Clay Davis's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Maryland State House, Annapolis
Exp:
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by DownInFlames View Post
It's his first big challenge as President, and how he faces it is important. Going on vacation again once again shows how weak his character is.

Yes, as an issue it pales in comparison to all the people in danger, and the possible damage, but you should care how the Federal Government is going to handle this emergency.
How could you not post the thing that shows without a doubt he's more worried about his vacation being ruined than the storm?



Now, just hypothesizing, but do you think he has the same reaction if there's Trump golf course or winery in the path of the storm? I think we all know the answer.
__________________
"Think I'm gonna be the scapegoat for the whole damn machine? Sheeee......."
Senator Clay Davis is online now   Reply With Quote
Old 08-25-2017, 07:12 PM   #32
Senator Clay Davis
Franchise Player
 
Senator Clay Davis's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Maryland State House, Annapolis
Exp:
Default

Also, you're all gonna be shocked at this but yeah, there's a tweet for that.

__________________
"Think I'm gonna be the scapegoat for the whole damn machine? Sheeee......."
Senator Clay Davis is online now   Reply With Quote
The Following 4 Users Say Thank You to Senator Clay Davis For This Useful Post:
Old 08-25-2017, 07:49 PM   #33
CampbellsTransgressions
Lifetime Suspension
 
Join Date: Nov 2010
Exp:
Default

Live stream of a guy in a car in the storm:
https://www.pscp.tv/w/1zqKVRbYXWWKB

Looks bad

edit: in a car wash evidently

Last edited by CampbellsTransgressions; 08-25-2017 at 07:56 PM.
CampbellsTransgressions is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-25-2017, 07:57 PM   #34
wittynickname
wittyusertitle
 
wittynickname's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Exp:
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by CampbellsTransgressions View Post
Live stream of a guy in a car in the storm:
https://www.pscp.tv/w/1zqKVRbYXWWKB

Looks bad

edit: in a car wash evidently
I just came to link this. This is insane, I can't imagine being in this guy's shoes right now.

I've always been a weather geek, but having livestreaming available to these crazy stormchasers adds a whole new dimension.
wittynickname is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-25-2017, 08:36 PM   #35
MRCboicgy
Referee
 
MRCboicgy's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Calgary
Exp:
Default

the Building just collapsed around him. he was freaking out just now
__________________
You’re just old hate balls.
--Funniest mod complaint in CP history.
MRCboicgy is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-25-2017, 08:40 PM   #36
DownInFlames
Craig McTavish' Merkin
 
DownInFlames's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2008
Exp:
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by MRCboicgy View Post
the Building just collapsed around him. he was freaking out just now
The stream ended. I hope he's ok.
DownInFlames is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-25-2017, 08:44 PM   #37
Scornfire
First Line Centre
 
Scornfire's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: Kelowna
Exp:
Default

Back up, just nuts
Scornfire is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-25-2017, 08:56 PM   #38
GirlySports
NOT breaking news
 
GirlySports's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Calgary
Exp:
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Senator Clay Davis View Post
How could you not post the thing that shows without a doubt he's more worried about his vacation being ruined than the storm?



Now, just hypothesizing, but do you think he has the same reaction if there's Trump golf course or winery in the path of the storm? I think we all know the answer.
Meh. Really what's the difficulty level of a natural disaster for a president to handle? All he has to do is give the order to release people to do the actual work. With Katrina as a 'recent' precedent of what not to do.

Somewhat surprisingly the stories I've seen have seemed to indicate the acting FEMA director has his ducks in a row for this one. They scrambled military and civilian resources into place inland outside of the landfall area ready to rush in and assist if/when necessary.

Sure, Trump might find a way to screw it up. Basically if he just stays out of it and sticks to platitudes on Twitter, Texans will be better off.
__________________
Watching the Oilers defend is like watching fire engines frantically rushing to the wrong fire

GirlySports is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-25-2017, 08:57 PM   #39
DuffMan
Franchise Player
 
DuffMan's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: 127.0.0.1
Exp:
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Senator Clay Davis View Post
Also, you're all gonna be shocked at this but yeah, there's a tweet for that.

I have absolutely no doubt Trump will make America great again
__________________
Pass the bacon.
DuffMan is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-25-2017, 09:00 PM   #40
wittynickname
wittyusertitle
 
wittynickname's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Exp:
Default

I can't hook up to the feed that was linked here before, but two of the other guys on his team tweeted that they're still okay, so that's good to hear.

If you want to see more insanity, there's this guy, just sitting in the middle of the road. He keeps putting his car in neutral and the wind is just pushing him backwards. It's ridiculous.

https://www.periscope.tv/w/1BdxYWPwlwDGX
wittynickname is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump


All times are GMT -6. The time now is 05:02 AM.

Calgary Flames
2023-24




Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.4
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Copyright Calgarypuck 2021