I will shut up, and let this report speak for itself. I have not heard of any casualty reports yet. As for the refineries and the price of gas, I am not too sure. I know the fear of these refineries being damaged, totally jacked up the price of fuel across the country. Yesterday, I filled up at Coscto, just to get some fuel before the prices possible go nuts. The current price we are paying for unleaded is $ 3.69 a gallon, as of yesterday. –Head Jundi
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Sept. 13, 2008
Doug
There may be job opportunities down here after all.
Ok ive talked with many of my buddies in houston who have been networking with family & friends.
So far this is what we have.
Downtown houston & the Medical center have power.
Power is out from the outside of the downtown area to at least 40miles North West & South
the claim of 4million without power is entirely believable. Will know more later.
Now we dont know regions. All i know is at about a total of 10-12 homes in these areas the neighborhoods are without power. Most live in surburbia.
So is it just a neighborhood or literally a blackout in 40mile radius from downtown is unknown.
Flooding is minimal. only places that flooded are places that always flood.
wind damage – i wont say extreme yet but i will say there i A LOT of it.
Due to massive damage & electrical crews out which were sent to New Orleans for gustoff it will be weeks, before everyone has ppower.
Good news..storm surge maxed at 10-12 feet.
Tonight tomorrow high will be 90+ degrees with 100% humidity..really sux for folks down here, BUT there is a cold front coming through sunday night. So it will help a lot of the misery.
Houston is right on the coast. There is a concern about mosquito bourne disease spreading. This area is heavily sprayed with insecticide from trucks. All that stuff has now beeen washed & blown away. Without power folks will have doors & windows open day & night. which mean bug bites.
