Hurricane Rita @ MindSay 
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From naughty catholic school girls...
....to FEMA incompetence.
Thank you, Daily Show, for pointing this out on your September 28th show. This is brilliance.
Okay, so, for the past few weeks, people have blamed, aside from Bush, FEMA for many of the response problems with Hurricane Katrina, and some of Rita, yes? Well, I, for one, was informed earlier tonight about something that struck me as interesting.
Here, straight from FEMA's website, is FEMA's official chart on "What We Do" in cases like this:
That is THEIR chart that THEY have posted on THEIR website.
Now, let's analyze it.
It starts with a disaster, and goes in this order:
....to FEMA incompetence.
Okay, so, for the past few weeks, people have blamed, aside from Bush, FEMA for many of the response problems with Hurricane Katrina, and some of Rita, yes? Well, I, for one, was informed earlier tonight about something that struck me as interesting.
Here, straight from FEMA's website, is FEMA's official chart on "What We Do" in cases like this:
That is THEIR chart that THEY have posted on THEIR website.
Now, let's analyze it.
It starts with a disaster, and goes in this order:
- Response
- Recovery
- Mitigation
- Risk Reduction
- Prevention
- Preparedness
...but here's the interesting part. Look at that chart. It starts at DISASTER, goes through all the steps, and then look:
IT GOES BACK TO DISASTER. Now, again, let me specify that this is DIRECTLY from their website! Don't believe me? Here's the page on their website, with this chart on it.
Now, THAT is interesting. But, not only does this mean that what everyone has been saying is true, it also means that we have no right to say that they haven't done their job correctly, when, in fact, according to their own standards and order of procedures, they have done EXACTLY WHAT THEY CLAIM THEY DO. So, stop your whining, and thank FEMA for a job well done.
God bless America.
It wasn't that bad
A few weeks back people were running around as is the sky had fallen.
There was too much talk on Mindsay and around the country about Hurricane Katrina being worse than September 11th.
There were mentions of
10,000 or more dead.
Rapes & murders...
Racism.
Death and mayhem at the SuperDome
The Mayor of New Orleans was doing his best chicken Little.
The Press going ballistic...and the rest of us following suit.
So far, here's the numbers:
Still less than 1000 dead for all the states hit by Katrina AND Rita combined.
No rapes or murders at the SuperDome. 6 people died there but 4 were natural causes, 1 was a suicide, and
there was 1 overdose.
At the Convention Center there was 1 murder.
To put it another way...there were 4 murders discovered in the city after Katrina making it a "typical" week for the city of New Orleans.
All that speculation was wrong.
HOUSTON, We Have A Problem! And her name is RITA...
As Hurricane Rita grows into a powerful Category-4- 5 hurricane Wednesday morning afternoon aiming at the Texas Gulf Coast, city officials and authorities are urging the city of Houston and many cities located near the state's coastline to evacuate. (Corrections and strikethroughs effective as of 3:03PM).
The following images are the screenshots of Houston's Evacuation Zones as of Wednesday:
Evacuation Zone A: if Category 1 - 2
Galveston, Jamaica beach
Evacuation Zone B: if Category 3
Galveston / Pasadena Texas City, Hitchcock, La Marque.
Evacuation Zone C: Category 4 - 5
Galveston, Pasadena, Baytown, Southeast Houston, Brazoria County, Friendswood, Santa Fe
As of 3:03pm, it was reported that Rita is NOW a Category 5 Hurricane. I'm currently watching the news because I'm very, very near the Evacuation Zone C. I am in a zone meteoroligists consider "The Dirty Side" of Rita, which will be getting HEAVY rainfall. Southwest Houston, as in Harris County and Fort Bend County (including Sugarland and Katy) has been requested Voluntary Evacuation. However, that may change and right now, I'm getting ready.
My fellow Houstonians, I wish you all the best of luck. If you have to evacuate, please do so.I will be staying here to protect and watch the family property. Update: (09/21/05 9:00pm) Ok, nevermind. I'm convinced. I have packed my survival gear necessary for evacuation. Depending on the family's decision, a friend of mine and I may be headed to San Marcos, TX (Wimberley, TX to be exact).
I might post more about Rita later. The 90's Song of the Day will be postponed all throughout the weekend. Consider this my "Emergency Broadcast System" interruption. THIS ENTRY may be updated with newer information.
As Hurricane Rita grows into a powerful Category
As some of you may know, I'm from Missouri City, TX (Fort Bend County). This city is only 2 miles from Houston, TX. and it is located near Stafford and Sugarland. The news on TV is considering this side of Rita's Path "The Dirty Side"...
Galveston began evacuating residents on Tuesday. Further inland, Houston Mayor Bill White ordered a mandatory evacuation of residents in areas prone to storm surges or major floods. Texas Gov. Rick Perry urged residents along most of the state's coastline, from the Louisiana border almost to Mexico, to leave. -ABCnews
The following images are the screenshots of Houston's Evacuation Zones as of Wednesday:
Evacuation Zone A: if Category 1 - 2
Galveston, Jamaica beach
Evacuation Zone B: if Category 3
Galveston / Pasadena Texas City, Hitchcock, La Marque.
Evacuation Zone C: Category 4 - 5
Galveston, Pasadena, Baytown, Southeast Houston, Brazoria County, Friendswood, Santa Fe
As of 3:03pm, it was reported that Rita is NOW a Category 5 Hurricane. I'm currently watching the news because I'm very, very near the Evacuation Zone C. I am in a zone meteoroligists consider "The Dirty Side" of Rita, which will be getting HEAVY rainfall. Southwest Houston, as in Harris County and Fort Bend County (including Sugarland and Katy) has been requested Voluntary Evacuation. However, that may change and right now, I'm getting ready.
My fellow Houstonians, I wish you all the best of luck. If you have to evacuate, please do so.
I might post more about Rita later. The 90's Song of the Day will be postponed all throughout the weekend. Consider this my "Emergency Broadcast System" interruption. THIS ENTRY may be updated with newer information.
Hurricane Rita: Riders OF the storm
If there's anything I learned from Hurricane Katrina, after saying and thinking "Pssh, I would've just evacuated if I were them", it's actually NOT THAT EASY! Now that Hurricane Rita is on her way here, this is what I learned and I would like to share it with everyone:
Hurricane Rita: Currently at Category 5
Call me crazy, or call me Roger, but my family has been here in America for 13 years of struggle and hardship to just watch our home get smaller in our rearview mirrors. I have made a decision to stand my my family's side during these fearful times. The home we live in now, which is a fruit of our labor from the day we came to the US, if it goes down, I WILL GO DOWN WITH IT.
You guys KNOW I don't have a job, I don't have any cash for gasoline, motel, and food. Unlike many of the Houston evacuees, I don't really have much choice. The mayor of Houston emphasized to use our common senses. That's exactly what I'm doing.
MY PLANNED EVACUATION ROUTE!
With half a tank of gas and no cash, I think I'll use MY common sense.
Just so you guys know, I'll be ok. I'm a survivor. We are currently working on securing everything indoors and outdoors and we have enough food and water supply for the weekend. A power outage is a GIVEN and I might just miss a few days of blogging. Expect delays in my response to your comments and replies. Please don't worry about me. I'll be just fine. :D
This just in: My son and his mother just arrived at the Dallas / Fort Worth area. I spoke to my son and his mother last night and told them that we will be riding the storm. I promised my son that I will be finishing our unfinished business of our lightsaber duel next week. I have something to look forward to so, survival is NOT an option. I spoke to Meina, my son's mother, and told her "God bless you, our son and your family." She said the same to me in a much sincere manner I haven't heard since we were together.
My Fellow Houstonians: If you have already evacuated, you did the right thing and I'm very happy for you guys. For those who are riding the storm; Godspeed, GOD BLESS YOU and take good care. By next week, I expect to hear from the following Houstonians in my network:
If there's anything I learned from Hurricane Katrina, after saying and thinking "Pssh, I would've just evacuated if I were them", it's actually NOT THAT EASY! Now that Hurricane Rita is on her way here, this is what I learned and I would like to share it with everyone:
Evacuation is easier said than done!Don't get me wrong, I thank you all who suggested for me to leave Houston. Thank you very much. Missouri City, Stafford, Sugarland, Alief, Meadows City, Richmond, Rosenberg and Southwest Houston is still under voluntary evacuation. UNLESS it was made MANDATORY, I HAVE A SURVIVAL / EVACUATION GEAR and I'm READY for evacuation at any time, carrying the most important belongings with me.
Hurricane Rita: Currently at Category 5
Call me crazy, or call me Roger, but my family has been here in America for 13 years of struggle and hardship to just watch our home get smaller in our rearview mirrors. I have made a decision to stand my my family's side during these fearful times. The home we live in now, which is a fruit of our labor from the day we came to the US, if it goes down, I WILL GO DOWN WITH IT.
You guys KNOW I don't have a job, I don't have any cash for gasoline, motel, and food. Unlike many of the Houston evacuees, I don't really have much choice. The mayor of Houston emphasized to use our common senses. That's exactly what I'm doing.
MY PLANNED EVACUATION ROUTE!
With half a tank of gas and no cash, I think I'll use MY common sense.
Just so you guys know, I'll be ok. I'm a survivor. We are currently working on securing everything indoors and outdoors and we have enough food and water supply for the weekend. A power outage is a GIVEN and I might just miss a few days of blogging. Expect delays in my response to your comments and replies. Please don't worry about me. I'll be just fine. :D
This just in: My son and his mother just arrived at the Dallas / Fort Worth area. I spoke to my son and his mother last night and told them that we will be riding the storm. I promised my son that I will be finishing our unfinished business of our lightsaber duel next week. I have something to look forward to so, survival is NOT an option. I spoke to Meina, my son's mother, and told her "God bless you, our son and your family." She said the same to me in a much sincere manner I haven't heard since we were together.
My Fellow Houstonians: If you have already evacuated, you did the right thing and I'm very happy for you guys. For those who are riding the storm; Godspeed, GOD BLESS YOU and take good care. By next week, I expect to hear from the following Houstonians in my network:
- Myclette
- Claudia
- Pricilla
- Vanessa
- Roxie (Pasadena, TX)
- J0hnny P Nguyen (Alief Hurricane Rider, Houston, TX! Fcuk ya dude! ALIEF REPRESENT!!! :D)
- ...and for those Houstonians I have not met yet (comment so I know) God bless you all!
I will be back later on to post personal pictures of our preparation for the storm. Greenie will be taking over the 90's Song of the Day while I'm working through this. I might assign a few people to run this blog while I ride Rita... wait, that sounded bad.. lol
Hurricane Rita: Pics of our preparation...
All day long, we were preparing ourselves for Hurricane Rita, turning our home into a fortress. And we're still not done. But as far as stocking up on food and water supply, we got that covered.
Hurricane Rita at Category 4
Hurricane Rita has been downgraded to a Category 4 as she takes a "sudden" turn towards East of Houston, East of Texas, and is still currently changing. From previous posts, I mentioned that I was located East of Rita's path, also known as "The Dirty Side" of the hurricane. Not anymore! We are now West of Miss Rita's reach, meaning we are considered to be at "The Clean Side".
But still, we are NOT lowering our defenses. We're ensuring our safety and our survival. We are still within her reach and we will still be experiencing winds traveling over 100MpH. Rita seems to change her mind a lot... sounds familiar.. ;)
Hurricane Rita's path, now projected towards Beaumont, TX.
For now, I wanna share some pics of what we have been doing here at home in Missouri City, TX.
Our hizzzouse!
The window facing the front yard, with tape.
My parent's room's window, upstairs.
That's me, cutting tape.
Looting our own emergency food supply at home.
Ramen and Coke!
I WASN'T Kidding about RAMEN Noodles and Coke! :D
Chef Boyardee, Bottled Water, Paper plates, Chunky stuff...
...and Duct Tape (not edible).
For Heather's Sake, PEPSI! :D
Some of our water supply.
If they don't order a mandatory evacuation in our area by 9:00am, that means any kind of evacuation is NOT an option. We will be taking care of some last minute reinforcements and preparations. Houston will be feeling Miss Rita's touches by tomorrow afternoon.
My Fellow Houstonians (and Mindsayers): There is no doubt that we will be experiencing a long power failure. In case you want to know how I am doing, visit http://kuyaroger.blogspot.com. I will be sending text message entries (moblogs) to THAT blog to let you guys know how I'm doing.
All day long, we were preparing ourselves for Hurricane Rita, turning our home into a fortress. And we're still not done. But as far as stocking up on food and water supply, we got that covered.
Hurricane Rita at Category 4
Hurricane Rita has been downgraded to a Category 4 as she takes a "sudden" turn towards East of Houston, East of Texas, and is still currently changing. From previous posts, I mentioned that I was located East of Rita's path, also known as "The Dirty Side" of the hurricane. Not anymore! We are now West of Miss Rita's reach, meaning we are considered to be at "The Clean Side".
But still, we are NOT lowering our defenses. We're ensuring our safety and our survival. We are still within her reach and we will still be experiencing winds traveling over 100MpH. Rita seems to change her mind a lot... sounds familiar.. ;)
Hurricane Rita's path, now projected towards Beaumont, TX.
For now, I wanna share some pics of what we have been doing here at home in Missouri City, TX.
Our hizzzouse!
The window facing the front yard, with tape.
My parent's room's window, upstairs.
That's me, cutting tape.
Looting our own emergency food supply at home.
Ramen and Coke!
I WASN'T Kidding about RAMEN Noodles and Coke! :D
Chef Boyardee, Bottled Water, Paper plates, Chunky stuff...
...and Duct Tape (not edible).
For Heather's Sake, PEPSI! :D
Some of our water supply.
If they don't order a mandatory evacuation in our area by 9:00am, that means any kind of evacuation is NOT an option. We will be taking care of some last minute reinforcements and preparations. Houston will be feeling Miss Rita's touches by tomorrow afternoon.
My Fellow Houstonians (and Mindsayers): There is no doubt that we will be experiencing a long power failure. In case you want to know how I am doing, visit http://kuyaroger.blogspot.com. I will be sending text message entries (moblogs) to THAT blog to let you guys know how I'm doing.
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