Re: Hurricane and mold preparations

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In a message dated 9/20/05 8:07:13 PM Atlantic Daylight Time,

Healthier4All@... writes:

We in Houston are getting ready for Hurricane Rita. Latest projections are

that it will come into the Galveston/Houston area and they are predicting it

could be possibly a Category 4 Hurricane.

Sounds like you have thought of everything. Don't forget a first aid kit,

spray paint in case you need to leave a message on the roof . Wrap some

clothes in plastic bags so you'll have some dry ones for later. How about a

mask

to filter out odors when the AC goes out?!

Hope you can find some comfort in knowing that we, here in land, are

praying for you and hoping that it won't be as bad as they are forcasting!!

Good Bless and stay safe!

Sue

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Also take a white sheet to wave for assistance, a spray can of paint

to write on roof or walls for assistance. A hammer and nails. A tarp

too for cover. Some ointment and medical supplies for cuts and

scrapes. Keep your feet dry to prevent infection.

Take care of yourselves and stay save.

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To all those possibly in the path of Rita -

Please make it a point to call several people (not just 1 or 2!) outside the

area and make sure they know:

Exactly where you intend to be for the next day or two

Who all you plan to have with you

Ladies - YOUR PAST AND PRESENT SURNAMES!! Can't stress that one enough.

If you have a cell phone, make sure it's charged to the max. Familiarize

yourself with the following web link in case you end up in an unexpected

location and need to send out a message that can be searched for:

http://www.familylinks.icrc.org

We are still searching for missing people from Katrina, weeks after the storm.

Many of survivors have people who would help them, if only they could only find

them to do so. You'd be surprised how many times mere acquaintances you've

forgotten from years ago will come looking. I know things are more organized in

TX now, but please do what you can to make it easier for others to help you if

you should need it.

Needless to say, my prayers and thoughts are with you, and I hope all the above

becomes worthless information a.s.a.p.!

Serena

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I went through (a whopper) in 1983. Was in Houston 50 miles from

Galveston.

Outside of trees downed and not having any electricity for a few days, it

was no big deal this (that) far inland. (Dairy Ashford / Westheimer) Those

that were right next to a Bayou (Memorial) or in low lying areas along side

a Bayou (Northwest Houston) took the worst of it. Stock up !

Angelika

[] Hurricane and mold preparations

> We in Houston are getting ready for Hurricane Rita. Latest projections

are

> that it will come into the Galveston/Houston area and they are predicting

it

> could be possibly a Category 4 Hurricane.

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> I'm about 70 miles north of Galveston but still within the radius of

> flooding, rain and heavy winds and a Cat 4 or 5 Hurricane will cause major

> damage. With my MCS we are not planning to evacuate.

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> Question to you all experts given my sensitivities, what supplies would

you

> stock up for cleaning in case of some flooding and no utilities? We are

in

> a two story home, brick, all downstairs floors are ceramic and tile.

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> I plan to move our non-perishable hurricane food upstairs, our flashlights

> and other hurricane supplies upstairs. Computers, electronics and

important

> papers will be also moved upstairs. Have axe in case escape route in roof

> is necessary, two-story ladder, short-wave radio.

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> Was out all day today trying to find supplies and shelves are empty. I

have

> a reverse osmosis watermaker and plan to start filling glass bottles

> tonight.

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> Thanks for any suggestions.

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> Rosie

> Houston

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Our thoughts and prayers go out for the safety of all that could be

affected. Our family member we found him alive from the Lousiana victims but he

has

TB rash now. Watched Montel's shows yesterday and today and boy they were tear

jerkers. I would've never made it I don't think with my physical ailments.

God Bless Us All!

In a message dated 9/20/2005 11:50:51 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time,

moldhelp@... writes:

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From: " Healthier4All " <Healthier4All@...>

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Sent: Tuesday, September 20, 2005 10:06 PM

Subject: Re: [] Hurricane and mold preparations

> Thank you everyone for the excellent suggestions. I hadn't thought of

> taking spray can with me in case we need to be rescued on the roof. I'll

do

> that; the plastic bag of extra clothing is also a good idea. With my Lupus

> as well as MCS being on a hot roof would do me in so heavy jeans, shoes,

> long sleeve sun protective clothing, gloves, hat and extra water bottles

in

> the attic just in case. And yes my masks and my charcoal filter material.

>

> Today the stores had no water or other basic supplies. I'm filling as

many

> empty glass bottles with R/O water as I can. Galveston will have

mandatory

> evacuation tomorrow. Some parts of Houston possibly tomorrow. With a Cat

4

> or possibly Cat 5 hurricane it will be a big deal. I've been in other

> hurricanes also Angelika, Hurricane was a baby compared to what

this

> one might be. I worked downtown then, do you remember the glass falling

out

> of the high rise buildings, the millions that hurricane caused, the number

> of homes and property destroyed and damaged even though you only had power

> failure for a few days Angelika?. I'm 60 miles north of Galveston, 4 1/2

> years ago Tropical Storm gave us 25 inches of rain, heavy winds,

my

> roof was torn off, had ground flooding, mold, much damage. A Cat 4 or 5

> hurricane will affect easily up to 100 mile radius, 100mph mile winds,

rains

> and major flooding. Houston's drainage system has gotten worse since

then,

> homes will be under water. 18'-20' storm surges would flood the coastal

> areas and the southern part of Houston; with heavy rain we'd have no

> drainage since the storm surges would send the water to us. That would be

> widespread flooding, homes under water. Houston/Pasadena has the largest

> petroleum refineries in the country. The storm surges and Cat 4 winds

would

> do major damage to them and think of the pollution.

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> On the news reports are already some service stations have run out of gas

> in Houston. Many homes are moldy down here, with any heavy rainfall,

water

> leaks, no A/C or dehumidifiers to run and high humidity we'll have even

more

> mold damage.

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> lol do I buy a bottle of oregano oil and spray in the house if we are

> flooded? smiles.

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> Your prayers are welcome and appreciated,

> Rosie

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Thank you everyone for the excellent suggestions. I hadn't thought of

taking spray can with me in case we need to be rescued on the roof. I'll do

that; the plastic bag of extra clothing is also a good idea. With my Lupus

as well as MCS being on a hot roof would do me in so heavy jeans, shoes,

long sleeve sun protective clothing, gloves, hat and extra water bottles in

the attic just in case. And yes my masks and my charcoal filter material.

Today the stores had no water or other basic supplies. I'm filling as many

empty glass bottles with R/O water as I can. Galveston will have mandatory

evacuation tomorrow. Some parts of Houston possibly tomorrow. With a Cat 4

or possibly Cat 5 hurricane it will be a big deal. I've been in other

hurricanes also Angelika, Hurricane was a baby compared to what this

one might be. I worked downtown then, do you remember the glass falling out

of the high rise buildings, the millions that hurricane caused, the number

of homes and property destroyed and damaged even though you only had power

failure for a few days Angelika?. I'm 60 miles north of Galveston, 4 1/2

years ago Tropical Storm gave us 25 inches of rain, heavy winds, my

roof was torn off, had ground flooding, mold, much damage. A Cat 4 or 5

hurricane will affect easily up to 100 mile radius, 100mph mile winds, rains

and major flooding. Houston's drainage system has gotten worse since then,

homes will be under water. 18'-20' storm surges would flood the coastal

areas and the southern part of Houston; with heavy rain we'd have no

drainage since the storm surges would send the water to us. That would be

widespread flooding, homes under water. Houston/Pasadena has the largest

petroleum refineries in the country. The storm surges and Cat 4 winds would

do major damage to them and think of the pollution.

On the news reports are already some service stations have run out of gas

in Houston. Many homes are moldy down here, with any heavy rainfall, water

leaks, no A/C or dehumidifiers to run and high humidity we'll have even more

mold damage.

lol do I buy a bottle of oregano oil and spray in the house if we are

flooded? smiles.

Your prayers are welcome and appreciated,

Rosie

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Hey Rosie -

Yeah, I'm freaking out a little. Will be on the phone all morning, getting

everyone's plans committed to writing. Katrina got my family in MS and LA.

Rita's headed straight for my other family in TX. I know evac plans were all

rechecked and updated the last couple of weeks. But still - most live within

just a few blocks of the water and the BP refinery that blows up every other

year.

It's not so much the storm itself this time. People are getting out. It's what

(if anything) they'll come home to afterward. No electricity, no phones, maybe

no house. That's how people get separated. If each person in Katrina had gotten

out and even 1 other person outside the area knew where to look for them, most

of the post-storm horror stories would have been avoided. I know everyone thinks

the Red Cross or the government takes care of all this - but trust me, it ain't

necessarily so.

People WILL help. But you do have to set it up in advance. Tell a friend to do

the same - maybe save a lot of suffering. Believe me - I don't want to search

for you, and you don't want to me missing.

Serena

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I was trying to stay positive - no need to bite my friggin' head off.

And yes - I know Houston and the surrounding areas very well, thank you.

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Oh and BTW - was no " baby " .

That girl hit Galveston head on as a CAT 3 +

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I'm so happy for you! It's hard to realize just how wound up you get until you

hear that good news, isn't it?

I hope your family member gets well soon!

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Serena

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