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Governor talking mandatory evacuation for Irene
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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thumperclone Serious Thumper Alliance Member Offline PGR rider riding with respect Posts: 6863 Grand Junction Colorado Gender:	Re: Governor talking mandatory evacuation for Iren Reply #1 - 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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Serowbot YaBB Moderator ModSquad Offline OK.... so what's the speed of dark? Posts: 29294 Tucson Az Gender:	Re: Governor talking mandatory evacuation for Iren Reply #2 - 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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justin_o_guy2 Serious Thumper Offline What happened? Posts: 55279 East Texas, 1/2 dallas/la.	Re: Governor talking mandatory evacuation for Iren Reply #3 - 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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Starlifter Serious Thumper Offline It only snows seven months of the year here. Posts: 3746 Eastern Michigan Gender:	Re: Governor talking mandatory evacuation for Iren Reply #4 - 08/25/11 at 17:31:33 Umm, do you ride without a helmet also?
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Reply #5 - 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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kimchris1 Serious Thumper Offline Pink Posse Rider... Posts: 2135 Belfair, Washington Gender:	Re: Governor talking mandatory evacuation for Iren Reply #6 - 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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verslagen1 YaBB Moderator ModSquad Offline Where there's a will, I want to be in it. Posts: 28996 L.A. California Gender:	Re: Governor talking mandatory evacuation for Iren Reply #7 - 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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justin_o_guy2 Serious Thumper Offline What happened? Posts: 55279 East Texas, 1/2 dallas/la.	Re: Governor talking mandatory evacuation for Iren Reply #8 - 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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mmosel Senior Member 2005 No Login Offline My bike is officially THUMPING now. Posts: 415 NW Oregon Gender:	Re: Governor talking mandatory evacuation for Iren Reply #9 - 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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justin_o_guy2 Serious Thumper Offline What happened? Posts: 55279 East Texas, 1/2 dallas/la.	Re: Governor talking mandatory evacuation for Iren Reply #10 - 08/25/11 at 22:22:54 mmosel wrote 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. + infinity
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babyhog Serious Thumper Offline On two wheels... again Posts: 3805 WV Gender:	Re: Governor talking mandatory evacuation for Iren Reply #11 - 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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Reply #12 - 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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Reply #13 - 08/27/11 at 07:44:34

babyhog wrote 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...

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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Reply #14 - 08/27/11 at 07:56:05

weracerc wrote 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?
Uh, no, but I'm one of the shooters that can make an award winning picture, already have done.

and the employer "requires" you to take this risk.....hummmm?.......
Yes. A news photographer does not have the option to say no. A news agency or paper knows the risks, and if it get's to be too dangerous they will not want us to get harmed or killed for a photo, they will tell us to leave.

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!

Job's fine thank you very much. An air boat sounds like fun!

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