UTMB actually concerned about Ivan...this far out?

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UTMB actually concerned about Ivan...this far out?

#1 Postby GalvestonDuck » Tue Sep 07, 2004 1:03 pm

Apparently, the higher-ups must be feeling edgy about Ivan and Galveston.

My boss called a little while ago and asked me to log in and check my clock in/clock out times online and make any necessary changes/corrections. She said the bosses above her wanted to be sure hospital employees' time sheets are accurate for payroll to process everything ASAP in case Ivan comes this way. She's less edgy about these things than I am (although S2K has certainly trimmed the edges since my first near-miss after moving here -- Hurricane Bret). I thought most of the other admininstrators were usually calm about storms also, so this surprises me, especially since he's not even in the GOM yet. They usually don't issue any kind of campus advisory/alert until the GOM track begins.

Personally, I don't see it...but I'll keep my eyes peeled.
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#2 Postby Canelaw99 » Tue Sep 07, 2004 1:05 pm

Maybe they're just getting all their ducks in a row because of the uncertain path Ivan is on, and the previous problems with Charley....?
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#3 Postby alicia-w » Tue Sep 07, 2004 1:06 pm

UTMB??
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#4 Postby Portastorm » Tue Sep 07, 2004 1:09 pm

UTMB = University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston

Hey Duck, that's pretty interesting.

Being a former UT system employee ... I'm surprised they even know that Ivan may eventually threaten the GOM. This kind of awareness surprises me! And yes, it seems a bit premature.
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#5 Postby butch » Tue Sep 07, 2004 1:09 pm

UTMB=University of Texas Medical Branch located in Galveston.
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#6 Postby southerngale » Tue Sep 07, 2004 1:15 pm

Of course we should keep our eyes open, but I feel very confident that Ivan will not threaten us over here. A trough will pick it up. JMO
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#7 Postby Roxy » Tue Sep 07, 2004 1:15 pm

doesnt sound right...

:think:
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#8 Postby njoynit » Tue Sep 07, 2004 1:19 pm

For those of you not familiar with GalvestonUTMB is on East end of the island at the very end.Patients can even get an ocean veiw.
http://maps.yahoo.com/maps_result?ed=.g ... name=&qty=

Where the white area is by ferry road is UTMB
I'm not for sure but think Galveston is like 3 ft above sea level.

probably more edgey cause the storms this year are stronger& finicky.
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#9 Postby GalvestonDuck » Tue Sep 07, 2004 1:20 pm

Canelaw99 wrote:Maybe they're just getting all their ducks in a row because of the uncertain path Ivan is on, and the previous problems with Charley....?


*snicker* @ "ducks in a row." I'm there. :D

Roxy, what doesn't sound right?
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#10 Postby Roxy » Tue Sep 07, 2004 1:21 pm

It just seems odd they would be concerned when everyone is saying Houston is safe...

Wierd, that's all!

;)
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#11 Postby GalvestonDuck » Tue Sep 07, 2004 1:24 pm

njoynit wrote:For those of you not familiar with GalvestonUTMB is on East end of the island at the very end.Patients can even get an ocean veiw.
http://maps.yahoo.com/maps_result?ed=.g ... name=&qty=

Where the white area is by ferry road is UTMB
I'm not for sure but think Galveston is like 3 ft above sea level.

probably more edgey cause the storms this year are stronger& finicky.


Actually, it varies, since the Seawall and the area behind it is build up 17 feet above sea level.
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#12 Postby GalvestonDuck » Tue Sep 07, 2004 1:25 pm

Roxy wrote:It just seems odd they would be concerned when everyone is saying Houston is safe...

Wierd, that's all!

;)


Ah, gotcha.

And thanks Portastorm and Butch. Sorry about that Alicia. I forgot to spell it out. :)
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#13 Postby Raider Power » Tue Sep 07, 2004 2:06 pm

Dr. Neil Frank stated last night that folks in Houston should be aware of the storm given the track shown last night. While he did not forecast a strike on the upper Texas coast, he did not discount it either.
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#14 Postby Galvestongirl » Tue Sep 07, 2004 4:08 pm

UTMB=U Tell My Business

lol, I can say that, I go to school there : :)
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#15 Postby GalvestonDuck » Tue Sep 07, 2004 4:27 pm

Galvestongirl wrote:UTMB=U Tell My Business

lol, I can say that, I go to school there : :)


Don't forget:
"Ustedes Tienen Muy Bueno quidado para pacientes. Ole!"
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"U Took My gallBladder...and I lived!"
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