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Title: Governor talking mandatory evacuation for Irene Post by photojoe on 08/25/11 at 14:29:39 So, Governor Christie has declared a state of emergency and is talking about mandatory evacuations for the coastal towns, one of which I'm in. I'm eight blocks from the ocean on the top floor. Not worried about getting flooded out, but am concerned with being ordered to leave my home. National Guard is at the ready. Source: http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2011/08/as_hurricane_irene_approaches.html I figure, hey, I have what I need so leave me alone. After Katrina, a lesson was learned. First they take your guns, then ship you to some crowded building to fight over crackers. I have a bunch of snack-packs, coffee, mac and cheese, beans, candles, flashlights, toilet paper. I'll make my own gas to cook with. I'm also prepared to defend myself should the need arise. |
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Title: Re: Governor talking mandatory evacuation for Iren Post by thumperclone on 08/25/11 at 14:41:02 more to hurricanes than flooding..... if you decide to ignore any evac order i hope you and your structure survive... |
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Title: Re: Governor talking mandatory evacuation for Iren Post by Serowbot on 08/25/11 at 17:14:19 Yea,.. don't just worry about flooding,.. hows the structure, windows, and the roof... 100+ mph winds... You might consider gathering up valuables and some survival gear and heading inland for a night... .. or not... Good luck... ;)... |
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Title: Re: Governor talking mandatory evacuation for Iren Post by justin_o_guy2 on 08/25/11 at 17:19:09 Ive seen pics of Palm trees with a 2X4 run thru it 20 feet off he ground. Ive seen one with a sheet of plywood sliced thru, about 6 feet off the ground. A 2X4 could fly right thru a wallon a frame house, or window on a brick house, Staying home when a hurrican is bearing down just isnt a real good move. |
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Title: Re: Governor talking mandatory evacuation for Iren Post by Starlifter on 08/25/11 at 17:31:33 Umm, do you ride without a helmet also? |
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Title: Re: Governor talking mandatory evacuation for Iren Post by photojoe on 08/25/11 at 18:03:46 Yes, the bug out bag is ready and I'm aware of the dangers. The kicker is that I have to work on Sunday when it's supposed to hit. My job? Photographing the devastation caused by Ms. Irene. We had a meeting at the paper today deciding on my approach. I'm to travel a 15 mile stretch of the coastal roads from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Somebody has to document this thing, and I'm the chosen one. I was down at a friends place in Hollywood, Fl during Andrew and saw first hand what a hurricane can do. Not pretty. |
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Title: Re: Governor talking mandatory evacuation for Iren Post by kimchris1 on 08/25/11 at 18:39:01 So your job is asking you to put your life on the line for some photo's? Hmmm and your willing to put yourself in more of harms way by not evacuating your building? Well I do hope all turns out well for you. Let us know how things work out, if your able to. Best of luck.. :) kim |
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Title: Re: Governor talking mandatory evacuation for Iren Post by verslagen1 on 08/25/11 at 18:43:11 If you gotta go up and down the coastline, I hope they've rented you a military hummer. |
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Title: Re: Governor talking mandatory evacuation for Iren Post by justin_o_guy2 on 08/25/11 at 21:58:35 Sounds exciting, I hope you manage to do what your employer needs without exposing yourself to too much danger. |
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Title: Re: Governor talking mandatory evacuation for Iren Post by mmosel on 08/25/11 at 22:15:07 Yeah the taking of guns from people IN THEIR OWN HOMES after Katrina by our own freaking military was absolutely unconstitutional. They should have been sued eight ways to sunday over that. Our founding fathers are turning over in their graves. |
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Title: Re: Governor talking mandatory evacuation for Iren Post by justin_o_guy2 on 08/25/11 at 22:22:54 58585A465059350 wrote:
+ infinity |
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Title: Re: Governor talking mandatory evacuation for Iren Post by babyhog on 08/26/11 at 12:47:26 Best of luck Joe. I'll be praying for you and yours to come through Irene without as much as a scratch. Please let us know after she whizzes thru... |
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Title: Re: Governor talking mandatory evacuation for Iren Post by weracerc on 08/26/11 at 13:05:12 humm " Somebody has to document this thing, and I'm the chosen one."........and you are the only person in New jersey with a camera? and the employer "requires" you to take this risk.....hummmm?.......I dont think so - 8 blocks from the ocean at what number above sea level? the entire area may be under water - you dont need a Hummer you need an airboat....and a new job! |
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Title: Re: Governor talking mandatory evacuation for Iren Post by photojoe on 08/27/11 at 07:44:34 2A292825273D440 wrote:
Hey thanks BH. With my job one has to take the good with the bad. I've had many wonderful assignments, and some not so wonderful. News photography is in my blood. I wouldn't expect anyone not in the business to understand. With all the life experience I've gained in 15 years of shooting, I wouldn't trade it for the world. Be safe all on the East Coast! |
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Title: Re: Governor talking mandatory evacuation for Iren Post by photojoe on 08/27/11 at 07:56:05 58571200170006040F0250610 wrote:
Job's fine thank you very much. An air boat sounds like fun! |
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Title: Re: Governor talking mandatory evacuation for Iren Post by babyhog on 08/28/11 at 05:33:51 Watching weather channel. Battery park getting flooded a little. I have a sister in Queens, she is fine at the moment. Joe, I doubt you cant post your pics but maybe a link when they get published? Share what you can if you don't mind. |
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Title: Re: Governor talking mandatory evacuation for Iren Post by mpescatori on 08/28/11 at 10:24:31 I gotta tll you guys of this little anectote... My wife (a physician) was walking by behind me as I was on the Café, and sees this thread title about a "mandatory evacuation for Irene". ::) "So, dear, why are they discussing colonic irrigation on a motorcycle forum?" :-? :D ;D ;D ;D I couldn't resist... I just had to tell you all !!! |
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