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Keep Safe from Rita

staugjags said:
My thoughts and prayers are with the State of Texas. Hope everyone stays safe from Rita.
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Much appreciated. The traffic is already at a standstill on the freeway out of town by my work. Florida is hurricane smart and we aren't nearly as experienced here in Houston. Hopefully we'll come out OK.
 
I wouldn't exactly say that we are hurricane smart....but after last year getting hit so many times, so close together...we're getting a bit better at it. I don't think we were really prepared with Katrina crossed over...but seeing what it did in New Orleans and how long it took for help...we were definately better prepared for Rita even though it just skirted us.

I just hope that people with the means to evacuate, do. Riding out the storm just is not a good idea. BUT....if you do...one little hint....fill your bathtubs and washing machine with water......you will need it to flush your toilets when you lose water.
 
Scottyboy said:
I live in Kemah, Thinkin about ridin it out! what do ya'll think?
Should I stay or Should I go?
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I hope you're kidding. I live 40 miles North of Kema and still feel like I'm risking it by staying. If I lived in Kemah I'd be on the road already (sitting in traffic of course).
 
Scottyboy said:
I live in Kemah, Thinkin about ridin it out! what do ya'll think?
Should I stay or Should I go?
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Nothing personal but...do you have a death wish?
Watch the surge potential maps on TV (Channel 2 is showing them alot). Then get the heck outta Kemah!
 
Scottyboy said:
I live in Kemah, Thinkin about ridin it out! what do ya'll think?
Should I stay or Should I go?
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I don't know where Kemah is....but if I live about 100 miles from where Charley hit last year and it was a baby compared to Rita....and I still didnt have power for a week....
 
Scottyboy said:
I live in Kemah, Thinkin about ridin it out! what do ya'll think?
Should I stay or Should I go?
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yeah, I'd say get the heck out now while the gettin' is good. I live on the north side in Spring, and I've got serious contemplations to evacuate. But if I lived in Kemah, it would be a no brainer.

Good luck, and be safe. :fishing:
 
Scottyboy said:
I live in Kemah, Thinkin about ridin it out! what do ya'll think?
Should I stay or Should I go?
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You are the in the storm surge for a CAT 1 hurricane. You should definitely leave or take the risk of never posting a message on this board again. Please learn from Katrina and get out NOW!!!!!!!!!!!

Best of luck.
 
jacquescas said:
anyone have info on if the galleria area should stay or go?
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I live in the Galleria area too and am wondering as well. I kind of feel that if you are questioning your safety then you should go especially if you have somewhere to go.
 
Thanks!

I had Sept. hurricane duty so guess what? I am at the BP refinery in Texas City until only God knows. I will be on duty for the duration throughout this ordeal. 1 operator and 1 supervisor on each unit in the refinery.

Maybe Rita would be our offensive line, hell she's run everybody off--LOL

Hwy 146 from Baytown to Texas City was bumber to bumper. They might still be here when Rita hits as slow as traffic is.

bobby 119C
 
Scottyboy said:
I live in Kemah, Thinkin about ridin it out! what do ya'll think?
Should I stay or Should I go?
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FWIW, we're in Clear Lake and still holding out on our final decision about staying or going, but if I'm in Kemah I'm already gone today, no question about it. But ultimately, its your call.
 
touttail said:
I had Sept. hurricane duty so guess what? I am at the BP refinery in Texas City until only God knows. I will be on duty for the duration throughout this ordeal. 1 operator and 1 supervisor on each unit in the refinery.
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Yikes! Be careful!
 
Thanks Tulip!!!!!

You too be careful, no telling what this crazy thing will do.
Let's re-name Rita to Marqurita.

bobby 119C
 
NuNu,

See earlier post. I am at the Texas City refinery, yuk; hurricane duty.

Hey gang as long as we have power for my computer in the control room, I will keep everyone updated on the weather conditions in Texas City, ie: wind, rain, flooding of storm surge.

we have a weather station on site so I can watch the wind.

bobby 119C :yahoo:
 
touttail said:
NuNu,

See earlier post. I am at the Texas City refinery, yuk; hurricane duty.

Hey gang as long as we have power for my computer in the control room, I will keep everyone updated on the weather conditions in Texas City, ie: wind, rain, flooding of storm surge.

we have a weather station on site so I can watch the wind.

bobby 119C :yahoo:
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Take care everybody.
 
fingers5 said:
You are the in the storm surge for a CAT 1 hurricane. You should definitely leave or take the risk of never posting a message on this board again. Please learn from Katrina and get out NOW!!!!!!!!!!!

Best of luck.
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last update now say Houston is at direct risk with Galveston.............if it hits it will be at least a Cat 3 in houston city limits.............i would recommend you get out. I just lived through a Cat 5 with my family in New Orleans................i still have 22 in my house here in Nashville.
 
Texas City has just ordered a Legal Mandatory evacuation to begin at 2 AM tonight..............They mayor just announced it on National TV ...........Expected Storm Surge is 28-33 feet..............the levee/Storm Wall will not be sufficient................get out.
 
good luck everybody! the only real problem with the storm I'm having now is my dads a police officer so right after the storms passes he has to go to work and I probally wont see him till monday. Anyways, I hope everyone does ok.
 
I was born in La. but have lived half my life in the great state of TEXAS. My kids are Texans, born in Houston. Please be safe and may the big guy upstairs keep all of you out of harms way. Though we are still reelling from Katrina, we stand ready to help the way Texas has helped us. :texflag:
 
(NW Houston)...and I am not going to leave. I worry about roof damage...and fear the possible torndao.. My parents have evacuated from thier house and will be staying with me. My wife will be on lockdown at Memorial Hermann hospital starting at 7AM tomorrow. I am not thrilled that we will be seperated...but she will be very safe in that hospital.

It looks more and more like this will be a catastrophic event for Houston and the surrounding areas.

May all of you stay safe so we can enjoy each others company at the next tailgate!!!! :texflag:
 
Good luck with this, hopefully it does decrease in size before hitting landfall...We are watching this over here in Australia and wish you all the best...Most importantly, if you do not need to be in Houston..........Get out...Hope you all stay safe :bomb: :texflag:
 
Mandatory evacuation here in Corpus Christi too but I'm waiting to see if it turns like they say or not. I don't want it to hit anybody anywhere. Stay safe everybody.
 
I hope a miracle happens and the storm simply fizzles out. May god be with all of you and I hope we will see all of you on the flip side. Good night and God Bless..................................
 
I read on another MB that KHOU is thinking the storm could track into Louisiana and if you go to the khou.com weather forum the weatherman dan meador just posted that 2 models are tracking the storm to make landfall east of Houston...
 
touttail said:
NuNu,

See earlier post. I am at the Texas City refinery, yuk; hurricane duty.

Hey gang as long as we have power for my computer in the control room, I will keep everyone updated on the weather conditions in Texas City, ie: wind, rain, flooding of storm surge.

we have a weather station on site so I can watch the wind.

bobby 119C :yahoo:
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I'm from Texas City. I sure hope nothing really bad happens to those plants. Alot of jobs are at stake. Good luck man, be careful down there.
 
I work in the water/wastewater utility sector and I have to work through this whole thing. The good thing is the OT but the bad thing is the risk we take. Fortunately, they just forcasted the eye to pass a little to the east so we may miss the dirty side of the storm.....who knows. Everyone be safe and don't be stupid. God bless you all.
 
Yeaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah!
Ole Rita is going east, I feel bad for the folks in Louisiana, but whew I thank God that it looks like we are dodging a major bullet!

The National Weather Service sends the refinery gurus an update every 4 hours.

bobby 119C :highfive:
 
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