Southerngale is safe!

CajunMama · #1 Postby **CajunMama** » Sat Sep 24, 2005 10:28 pm

I talked to Southerngale earlier this evening. She's still in Jasper and has no local radio/tv stations available. She needs us to find out what we can about her area (nw of Beaumont) and when she might be able to head towards home. She also would need to get gas.

Galvestongirl · #2 Postby **Galvestongirl** » Sat Sep 24, 2005 10:41 pm

No one can go into beaumont yet, and gas is very scarce. I dont know when they will let them in, I will however, listen to KTRH, 740 am and update that ASAP.

JTD · #3 Postby **JTD** » Sat Sep 24, 2005 10:50 pm

I found this link:

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/9389157/

‘We've never had this much devastation’
Beaumont, Texas, where the U.S. oil age began with the Spindletop oil well in 1901, was also hard hit by Rita. Its warehouses and other light buildings all but disappeared, although a feared storm surge never occurred, officials said.

“This is an emotional and devastating experience,” said Capt. Melissa Ownby of the Beaumont Police Department. “We’ve had hurricanes, but we’ve never had this much devastation.”

Although, the live shots from reporters in Beaumont indicate that the situation is not catastrophic. Hopefully the reporters are right.

Ixolib · #4 Postby **Ixolib** » Sun Sep 25, 2005 12:12 am

I'm very happy to hear Southerngale is well.

Gasoline and ice will most probably become her biggest concern if the power is off for any period of time. In our area, there was no gas and VERY limited (if any) ice for about the first three or four days following Katrina. On the ice situation, for past storms, we had always depended on our local seafood stores to supply us with ice immediately following landfall. For Katrina, most of the local seafood stores no longer existed, and if they were still standing structurally, they were under several feet of surge. Surge-infused ice is not good for the belly...

Mama - if you talk again to Southerngale, please pass on my thoughts and prayers...

beachbum_al · #5 Postby **beachbum_al** » Sun Sep 25, 2005 1:05 am

From what I am hearing is that they are not letting people into Beaumont yet. There are some building with structural damage and water in the streets. I don't know how bad because I am only going by what the news as shown. I am glad to hear that Southerngale is okay.

beachbum_al · #6 Postby **beachbum_al** » Sun Sep 25, 2005 8:43 am

http://www.newschannel6.tv/
They are posting info on Beaumont. They are a sister station of one of the Beaumont TV News Station.

http://www.kfdm.com/
Another t.v. station that is updating info on Beaumont

#7 Postby **Terry** » Sun Sep 25, 2005 10:19 pm

I believe Kelly lives in Lumberton, right Mama? Lumberton is north of I-10 and isn't suppose to be as bad as points south and east. However, I saw John Zarella on CNN tonite & he said that there were tons of pinetrees down in Lumberton with lots of power out that may not be resrtored for a long time.

Hoping he was inaccurate and that Kelly can get back to an undamaged home soon!

Skywatch_NC · #8 Postby **Skywatch_NC** » Sun Sep 25, 2005 11:25 pm

From Kelly's profile:

Southeast Texas (Beaumont)

Eric

#9 Postby **george_r_1961** » Mon Sep 26, 2005 1:10 am

Getting conflicting reports about conditions in Beaumont. What little news footage I have seen shows significant damage but I did notice that some structures, including houses, had only light to moderate damage. It appears the most of the wind damage was caused by trees falling on houses; unfortunately in these instances the dwelling is usually destroyed. I am angered by reports that the city was "spared"; that is pure BS. Kelly I hope your home is ok..I will be thinking about u.

CajunMama · #10 Postby **CajunMama** » Wed Sep 28, 2005 12:41 pm

Still haven't gotten thru with Frack on her celllphone but I read that one of the cellphone companies is working to get their communication back. Don't remember which one though. But i did see this on http://www.kfdm.com

Residents Can Return to Hardin County
Scott Lawrence / Foti Kallergis
September 28, 2005 - 10:28AM

KFDM news has learned residents in Hardin County are allowed back to their homes. Hardin County Sheriff Ed Cain says residents must present a vaid photo ID to officers at checkpoints before being allowed in to the county.

Please be advised the county is still with out power. Food, water and ice are available at Kountze High School.

Special needs persons in Hardin County who want to be check on can call 409-246-5119 or 409-246-5100 for assistance.

Stratosphere747 · #11 Postby **Stratosphere747** » Wed Sep 28, 2005 2:40 pm

Looks like there may be some conflicting reports for Beaumont and Hardin county..

http://www.southeasttexaslive.com/site/ ... 2588&rfi=6

http://www.southeasttexaslive.com/site/ ... 2588&rfi=6

CajunMama · #12 Postby **CajunMama** » Wed Sep 28, 2005 9:09 pm

Southerngale is safe...she's on her way to Houston!!!!! Gosh, she's a trooper!

Ixolib · #13 Postby **Ixolib** » Wed Sep 28, 2005 10:19 pm

CajunMama wrote:Southerngale is safe...she's on her way to Houston!!!!! Gosh, she's a trooper!

Wonderful news!! I believe she (and you!!) know all too well the cell problems that come up after a landfalling cane. Somehow, one of those companies should come up with a "hardened" structure that is self-powered and extremely resiliant to storm impacts. Of course, if the phone floats away, then all bets are off!!

#14 Postby **MBismyPlayground** » Thu Sep 29, 2005 12:35 am

CajunMama wrote:Southerngale is safe...she's on her way to Houston!!!!! Gosh, she's a trooper!

Glad to see her hanging in there. Such an ordeal she (and others) have gone thru. Let her know if she needs ANYTHING at all to just let me know.

Website · #15 Postby **Brent** » Fri Sep 30, 2005 2:49 pm

Just now saw this... so glad to hear that.

Skywatch_NC · #16 Postby **Skywatch_NC** » Tue Oct 04, 2005 1:29 pm

Welcome BACK, Kelly!!

((((HUGS))))

Eric 8-)

Southerngale is safe!

Southerngale is safe!

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