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#1 Postby terstorm1012 » Mon Feb 27, 2006 10:26 am

I also posted this at Hurricane Prep, but this is something that is important to take a look at. There was a conference on Contraflow and here is the website that they set up.

http://www.teachamerica.com/ContraFlow/index.html
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#2 Postby Ixolib » Mon Feb 27, 2006 10:37 am

terstorm1012 wrote:I also posted this at Hurricane Prep, but this is something that is important to take a look at. There was a conference on Contraflow and here is the website that they set up.

http://www.teachamerica.com/ContraFlow/index.html


Every time I see that word, I strangely think of Ollie North and some third world country in Central America...

Anyway, good info - thanks!!
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#3 Postby skysummit » Mon Feb 27, 2006 11:39 am

Every time I see that word, I start grinding my teeth for some reason.
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#4 Postby terstorm1012 » Mon Feb 27, 2006 2:31 pm

has anyone taken a listen? it's a great look into the whole process...
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#5 Postby skysummit » Mon Feb 27, 2006 2:43 pm

terstorm1012 wrote:has anyone taken a listen? it's a great look into the whole process...


Not yet. I'm on wireless internet right now. When I get home tonight I'll listen.
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#6 Postby Ixolib » Mon Feb 27, 2006 6:42 pm

terstorm1012 wrote:has anyone taken a listen? it's a great look into the whole process...


Yes, I listened. Very interesting - and a nightmare (even with "the plan") for those who have to put it place and manage its flow... No doubt, a huge undertaking when it actually kickes off.
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#7 Postby ROCK » Mon Feb 27, 2006 7:20 pm

During the Rita evac, they didn't open it up soon enough thus the traffic hell we saw. I think we learned our lesson and will be prepared next time. The whole Rita episode was a blessing in disguise for Houston.....
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#8 Postby jax » Tue Feb 28, 2006 2:13 pm

i always just wait untill all the traffic clears before evacuating...
and then just coast out of town...
smooth sailing
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#9 Postby vbhoutex » Tue Feb 28, 2006 4:09 pm

ROCK wrote:During the Rita evac, they didn't open it up soon enough thus the traffic hell we saw. I think we learned our lesson and will be prepared next time. The whole Rita episode was a blessing in disguise for Houston.....


Couldn't agree more Rock!!!! I pray we never have to use the plan, but I bet it runs a lot more smoothly next time it is implemented!!!
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