Jack Scribe Posted October 23, 2007 Posted October 23, 2007 This mayhem in the LA/San Diego area is mind boggling. As of 9:00 a.m. PDT time, over 600 homes have been destroyed and 300,000 people have been evacuated. If any bonifide GA members are in need of a temporary shelter in Palm Springs during this disaster, I have a guest room. Jack
Benji Posted October 23, 2007 Posted October 23, 2007 This mayhem in the LA/San Diego area is mind boggling. As of 9:00 a.m. PDT time, over 600 homes have been destroyed and 300,000 people have been evacuated. If any bonifide GA members are in need of a temporary shelter in Palm Springs during this disaster, I have a guest room. Jack .....I hear that the Santa Anna winds are not expected to die down anytime soon either.
Site Administrator Graeme Posted October 23, 2007 Site Administrator Posted October 23, 2007 There's a report that Australia will be returning the favour from our last bushfire season and will be sending some firefighters to help out. I hope they do -- we've done it in the past and I expect we'll be doing it in the future, too.
dkstories Posted October 23, 2007 Posted October 23, 2007 I just had a vendor up here whose business is in Burbank. His brother-in-law lives near San Diego and was evacuated yesterday, so their house is fairly full with both families. Luckily, we're in NorCal so there's not much of a direct impact, except well, trying to call places in SoCal can be troublesome...
JamesSavik Posted October 23, 2007 Posted October 23, 2007 When Katrina hit the Gulf Coast, there were a number of voices who asked why do we rebuild the South East every 30 years when we know that hurricanes and tornadoes will come along and wipe it out again. The answer is that no part of the US, or the world for that matter, is immune from natural disaster. In fact California may be higher risk than anywhere else considering the threats from earthquakes, tsunamis, landslides, drought, flood, fire and riots. We are all better off when we take care of each other.
Jack Scribe Posted October 23, 2007 Author Posted October 23, 2007 Smells like smoke. Here's a 3:30 p.m. PDT update: 513,000 residents evacuated in San Diego/LA area 600 square miles ablaze Over 2,000 homes destroyed 2 deaths 45 injured Because of the wind gusts up to 70 mph, the wildfires continue to leap around. Aircraft support is ineffective. Unfortunately, these conditions may continue for another 24 hours. Over 600 firefighters are involved.
Benji Posted October 23, 2007 Posted October 23, 2007 Here's a 3:30 p.m. PDT update: 513,000 residents evacuated in San Diego/LA area 600 square miles ablaze Over 2,000 homes destroyed 2 deaths 45 injured Because of the wind gusts up to 70 mph, the wildfires continue to leap around. Aircraft support is ineffective. Unfortunately, these conditions may continue for another 24 hours. Over 600 firefighters are involved. ..........I use to live in San Diego a long time ago, Jack do have any idea what part of San Diego is evacuated?
NaperVic Posted October 24, 2007 Posted October 24, 2007 ..........I use to live in San Diego a long time ago, Jack do have any idea what part of San Diego is evacuated? The LA times has a good interactive fire map. I'm not sure if you have to be registered, but here's a link http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-firem...=la-home-center Take Care®, Vic (who is safely behind a mountain range away from the fires)
rknapp Posted October 24, 2007 Posted October 24, 2007 My couch is available if anyone wants to hit up the east coast! AFAIK we haven't had wildfires in NJ since 2003, but I could be wrong. Every time I drive on the back roads home from school I can see the charred remains of some of the Pine Barrens from the last brush fires...
Umbathri Posted October 24, 2007 Posted October 24, 2007 (edited) When the Harris fire came over Mt Miguel last night we were very much in danger here; fire a few miles away. Luckily its turning more NW and the wind is dieing down some. Hopefully the santa anna wont pick back up tomarrow. Edited October 24, 2007 by Umbathri
colinian Posted October 24, 2007 Posted October 24, 2007 There's an excellent annotated map on the LA Times website that does a better job of showing the extent of each fire and their geographic proximity. You'll have to register, but it's easy. Go to: http://www.latimes.com/news/local/wildfire...2&cset=true. Colin
Dave61 Posted October 24, 2007 Posted October 24, 2007 silly NorCal vs. SoCal rant to follow... You guys are wrecking the view of our hills up here! By the way, would you like to buy some water? That one always brings a smile to my face.
TonyM Posted October 24, 2007 Posted October 24, 2007 I got to San Diego Friday night for a work convention. Today, I start a 1 1/2 week vacation here to visit my sister. It is freaky being here in the midst of these fires. The convention was downtown just minutes from the airport and right on San Diego Bay. The smoke was bad for the last 2 days. The scary part is the fact that it was 4 years ago to the exact same weekend that this happened before. Back then, I still lived here but was in Quebec training staff at our new office. I got to watch my neighborhood burn to the ground live on CNN and the web from 3500 miles away. This time, I live in Quebec but got to be here to see it happening personnally. Thankfully, my sister and her boyfriend's family are ok and have so far not had to leave their house. The shelters and volunteers for everyone who has had to evacuate have been doing an excellent job. My thoughts are with everyone in the SoCal area affected.
ashessnow Posted October 25, 2007 Posted October 25, 2007 Still smells like smoke but not as bad. And the sun is red - its kinda cool actually. All outdoor athletics have been canceled all week and hotel around the city have been full for a while.
jfalkon Posted October 25, 2007 Posted October 25, 2007 It certainly stinks here. Looks like everyone I know is ok. Sorry to here about all the homes and other property lost and injuries.
AFriendlyFace Posted October 25, 2007 Posted October 25, 2007 Oh my! How devastating My best regards and thoughts to those involved The answer is that no part of the US, or the world for that matter, is immune from natural disaster. In fact California may be higher risk than anywhere else considering the threats from earthquakes, tsunamis, landslides, drought, flood, fire and riots. I've been trying very hard to decide whether I wanted to move to New York or California next. Not to be facetious at a time like this, but I think you've just helped sway the balance.
Bondwriter Posted October 25, 2007 Posted October 25, 2007 I've been trying very hard to decide whether I wanted to move to New York or California next. Not to be facetious at a time like this, but I think you've just helped sway the balance. Move to Iowa. A nice corn field, a few cows, a college town nearby...
old bob Posted October 25, 2007 Posted October 25, 2007 Move to Iowa. A nice corn field, a few cows, a college town nearby... You should propose Kevin to move to France. If already a move, than one which its worth .It would even have the advantage for him to learn French, and I'm sure you will help him If you don't, I will
CarlHoliday Posted October 26, 2007 Posted October 26, 2007 Move to Iowa. A nice corn field, a few cows, a college town nearby... ... horrific floods, tornados, blizzards, and feedlots. Ahh! the sweet aroma of burgers on the hoof.
rknapp Posted October 26, 2007 Posted October 26, 2007 Move to New Jersey! The worst natural disaster New Jersey has ever had is its government! Sadly, I'm not kidding. The New Jersey government is screwed up and corrupted beyond belief.
Dave61 Posted October 26, 2007 Posted October 26, 2007 Move to New Jersey! The worst natural disaster New Jersey has ever had is its government! Sadly, I'm not kidding. The New Jersey government is screwed up and corrupted beyond belief. Having transplanted myself to the left coast from New Joisey (smile when you say that ), I can understand the frustration.
rknapp Posted October 26, 2007 Posted October 26, 2007 Having transplanted myself to the left coast from New Joisey (smile when you say that ), I can understand the frustration. People who say Joisey anger me, because they clearly have never lived in NJ for a long amount of time (I have lived here for the past 11 years).
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