Hurricane Harvey

[forty_caliber]

I'm about 90 miles northwest of Houston.  We have seen wind and over 25 inches of rain here since this thing started.  Houston proper has seen devastating floods.  Major highways are functioning as rivers. 

Watching the news this morning, one of our convention centers has been opened to refugees.  2500+ citizens are occupying the facility and the count continues to rise.  While I applaud the efforts to help those in need, any firearms brought to the facility are being confiscated by the police even if the owner has a concealed carry permit.  I've not heard any other reports of this behavior elsewhere, but I suspect this is the general order of things.  In a situation like this, firearms are just one of the valuables that I would naturally want to secure in an evacuation. 

It seems to me that this is an egregious violation of our civil rights in a time when they are needed the most.  This type of systemic confiscation is deplorable and inexcusable.  If you want food, clothing, or shelter, give us your property. 

Please keep us in your thoughts and prayers for those of us in the path of the storm.

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[shepp]

I don't watch a whole lot of news but I've seen pictures on line.......... some of them sad others hard to believe the water is that high!!! I look at it and think here's another reason why I'd never live in a big city. My thoughts are with you all!!! Hope friends and family are safe!

[Sisco]

Thoughts and prayers are with all of you in Texas. The firearms issue is a tough one. There should be a system for reclaiming them after the emergency. If I was an LEO I honestly don't know how I would feel. 99% of the owners are fine, but that 1% would worry me.

[unforgiven]

Thoughts and prayers as well. What a mess. Last I spoke to Wash he was doin ok. My family in San Antonio is on high ground.

[DNP]

Wash was grilling last night, so either he's got the smoker on the second floor balcony, or they're not under water at his place.

looks like a rough one...hope everyone and their families stay as safe as they can. 

[Armed Eye Doc]

I am just south of Wash and in no danger.  I know there are others on the forum are in the middle of this... @Madhouse comes to mind.

[unforgiven]

Mr mack ???

[EngrBob]

We are getting crews ready to head east tomorrow and Wednesday.  I don't think there are many who realize just how bad this has been in terms of flooding.  The clean up and basic restoration (signs, signals, debris removal) will take much longer than most realize.

[mineralman55]

Thoughts and prayers for all affected by Harvey. What a storm!

[Armed Eye Doc]

10 minutes ago, unforgiven said:

Mr mack ???

He is west of me about 170 miles.  I can't be certain, but he is likely OK from the storm.

[unforgiven]

That's good to hear.

[mrmackc]

1 hour ago, unforgiven said:

Mr mack ???

We are almost in the center of Texas, 120 miles SW of DFW and we have only had about 1.5 " of rain.  It has been cloudy and in the upper 70s, this morning sunny. The outer ring of the storm is 120 miles SE of us down around Fort Hood. Many of our power workers are helping out. 

[unforgiven]

Cool..

[sketch]

listend to my talk radio today and our local red cross has been at that center with 2500 plus since thursday.. she said it was running in good order but if they have more it will be over cumbersum to the space.. hope you guys are safe! 

[mley1]

I live South of Houston, and work as a corrections officer in a facility in Texas City. Harvey has been kicking our azz down here. At my house we've experienced severe flooding. I've had over a foot of water in my downstairs. We've got food and water, and we have dry living quarters up stairs. So, we are good. However, many folks are not. My mom lives in a neighborhood south of Lake Conroe. They are currently releasing huge amounts of water from the Conroe dam, and it's flooded my moms place. They've been through this before, and they took their camper and vehicles to a KOA north of lake Conroe. They are safe, but have lost everything at their home. A neighbor sent them pics.

[mley1]

Here is a post with some pics from a neighbor of my moms. It's bad up there. My mom and step dad are safe. My oldest daughter and son are too. They are in Huntsville staying in my sons apartment. My family is safe. Recovery from the losses will take time. Their safety is all I care about though.

Facebook post on my mom.

[unforgiven]

Prayers to all those affected by these storms.

[mley1]

Some pics my buddy sent of his place. He lives a couple miles from me. 

He and his family are staying on the second floor of his home. He's sheltered in place. 

[unforgiven]

What a mess.

[shepp]

http://abcnews.go.com/US/volunteer-cajun-navy-saving-lives-houston-amid-harveys/story?id=49474818

 

i saw another video of a convoy of boats a mile or two long headed That way. 

[sketch]

4 hours ago, mley1 said:

Some pics my buddy sent of his place. He lives a couple miles from me. 

He and his family are staying on the second floor of his home. He's sheltered in place. 

hope you have good contractors down there! Ive been doing rot repair from water damage the last 10 year's in Wa. I dont know how to prevent that easily but i know the fix is a real pain in the ass! 

glad you and your family and friends are ok!

[unforgiven]

Sadly there are reports of gouging going on for the basic of necessities.

[mley1]

In my little town of Santa Fe we haven't seen any gouging. There's limited supplies. No bread. No milk. And, very little gasoline. However, we made a grocery run to the local HEB this morning and did get some good groceries. Folks are working together, and I haven't seen anyone get out of line. Neighbors helping neighbors, as it should be.

[DNP]

That's good news. Good you're in a town with other decent folk. 

[shepp]

Jj watts mom was on the radio this morning they're putting together food boxes and trucking them down for Friday I think she said they've got a truck in my town going to see if I can find it and do some shopping

 

 The  watts are amazing people jj set out to raise 1 million dollars and started with 100,000 of his own money I believe they've surpassed 6 million. I wish more athletes were like him he's a true roll model in many of ways