Gustav

Schneed10 · 08-31-2008, 08:54 AM

With Gustav bearing down on the New Orleans area just three years after Katrina left it in near-ruins, I can't help but think it may be time to forget about trying to rebuild that place if Gustav does the same damage that Katrina did.

While attempts at slowing global warming are noble and certainly must be heeded, any such attempts will do just that, slow global warming. It's impossibly to stop it entirely.

As the warming trend continues these storms will only become more frequent. It seems like some especially bad luck that two storms would hit poor New Orleans within three years, but it doesn't seem unreasonable to expect it would happen every 5-10 years.

Why keep rebuilding an area below sea level that lies in the path of hurricanes so often? Pray for those people, but it's time to let New Orleans - the city - fade away.

firstdown · 08-31-2008, 09:13 AM

I heard that the mayor is upset that more people are not evacuating (spelling) NO. These are probably the same people we saw on the news crying, bitching, and demanding more help three years ago and will do the same again if Gustav hits.

MTK · 08-31-2008, 11:57 AM

I'm not sure it's fair to assume that everyone has the means to evacuate or have a place to evacuate to. That was the problem the first time around.

firstdown · 08-31-2008, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Mattyk72

I'm not sure it's fair to assume that everyone has the means to evacuate or have a place to evacuate to. That was the problem the first time around.

The city is providing transportation for people with needs and without transportation. If I heard correctly they have shelters away from the coast where they will take people and I don't think it will be the Saints stadium.LOL

Hog1 · 08-31-2008, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by firstdown

The city is providing transportation for people with needs and without transportation. If I heard correctly they have shelters away from the coast where they will take people and I don't think it will be the Saints stadium.LOL

including their pets!
at no cost!
it doesn't get any better.....i wonder if they will still try to cap the rescue helicopters?

saden1 · 08-31-2008, 03:21 PM

Might want to clear Florida and tornado country too. Yes, people should pickup and move whenever nature strikes their area twice.

JoeRedskin · 09-02-2008, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by saden1

Might want to clear Florida and tornado country too. Yes, people should pickup and move whenever nature strikes their area twice.

The problem is that New Orleans is the Mississippi's ocean (okay Gulf) Port. Throw in the local oil and sugar industries and it is a very rich region. Nature make it dangerous, but nature also made it wealthy. This risk/reward issue is going to keep bringing people back.

JWsleep · 08-31-2008, 03:21 PM

This time round, NO ONE has an excuse not to evacuate. This is probably as prepared and organized as you're going to see a city evacuation, given the Katrina fiasco.

As for having a city below sea level surrounded by the Mississippi river and Lake Ponchartrain (sp?) in a major hurricane zone, yeah, it's never been that great an idea. Doubt it's going anywhere, though.

724Skinsfan · 08-31-2008, 08:56 PM

Just recently they said on CNN that they estimate 90% of N.O. has evacuated. I'd call that fairly successful given some people's reluctance to leave no matter what. Honestly, right or wrong, if I lived there I'd feel that I could weather any storm and would probably choose to stay. I still have that 18-year old "I'm indestructible" confidence/stupidity.

skinsfan_nn · 09-01-2008, 12:00 AM

Gustov weakens a bit, GOD I hope it continues to weaken! This is a scary SOB! Great news on the people are taking this seriously and evacuating!

WAVY TV 10 : Virginia and North Carolina News -Gustav weakens a little, but still a powerful storm

skinsfan_nn · 09-01-2008, 01:52 PM

Gustov makes landfall.

Water clears levees as Gustav makes Louisiana landfall - CNN.com

firstdown · 09-01-2008, 10:42 PM

Well from watching the news it seem that everyone learned from past mistakes. After Katrina the blame went around to everyone and now credit needs to be given to everyone for doing a great job.

MTK · 09-02-2008, 08:12 AM

Too bad it only took an epic disaster for everyone to get their shit together.

firstdown · 09-02-2008, 11:06 AM

Ok, this was a small 3 and those leavies (spelling) had water splashing over top of them so whats going to happen if they get hit with a strong 3, 4 or even a 5.

That Guy · 09-02-2008, 12:15 PM

the old levies were never meant to handle 4s and 5s, and the "new" ones are still being built, and its f'ing ridiculous expensive. they really should leave the port and move the town a few miles into higher ground.

08-31-2008, 08:54 AM	#1
Schneed10 A Dude Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Newtown Square, PA Age: 45 Posts: 12,421	Gustav With Gustav bearing down on the New Orleans area just three years after Katrina left it in near-ruins, I can't help but think it may be time to forget about trying to rebuild that place if Gustav does the same damage that Katrina did. While attempts at slowing global warming are noble and certainly must be heeded, any such attempts will do just that, slow global warming. It's impossibly to stop it entirely. As the warming trend continues these storms will only become more frequent. It seems like some especially bad luck that two storms would hit poor New Orleans within three years, but it doesn't seem unreasonable to expect it would happen every 5-10 years. Why keep rebuilding an area below sea level that lies in the path of hurricanes so often? Pray for those people, but it's time to let New Orleans - the city - fade away. __________________ God made certain people to play football. He was one of them.

08-31-2008, 09:13 AM	#2
firstdown Living Legend Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: chesapeake, va Age: 60 Posts: 15,817	Re: Gustav I heard that the mayor is upset that more people are not evacuating (spelling) NO. These are probably the same people we saw on the news crying, bitching, and demanding more help three years ago and will do the same again if Gustav hits.

08-31-2008, 11:57 AM	#3
MTK \m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: NY Age: 52 Posts: 99,518	Re: Gustav I'm not sure it's fair to assume that everyone has the means to evacuate or have a place to evacuate to. That was the problem the first time around. __________________ Support The Warpath! \| Warpath Shop

08-31-2008, 03:21 PM	#6
saden1 MVP Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Seattle Age: 45 Posts: 10,069	Re: Gustav Might want to clear Florida and tornado country too. Yes, people should pickup and move whenever nature strikes their area twice. __________________ "The Redskins have always suffered from chronic organizational deformities under Snyder." -Jenkins

08-31-2008, 03:21 PM	#8
JWsleep Propane and propane accessories Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Houston, TX Age: 55 Posts: 4,717	Re: Gustav This time round, NO ONE has an excuse not to evacuate. This is probably as prepared and organized as you're going to see a city evacuation, given the Katrina fiasco. As for having a city below sea level surrounded by the Mississippi river and Lake Ponchartrain (sp?) in a major hurricane zone, yeah, it's never been that great an idea. Doubt it's going anywhere, though. __________________ Hail from Houston!

08-31-2008, 08:56 PM	#9
724Skinsfan Playmaker Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Roanoke, VA Posts: 3,508	Re: Gustav Just recently they said on CNN that they estimate 90% of N.O. has evacuated. I'd call that fairly successful given some people's reluctance to leave no matter what. Honestly, right or wrong, if I lived there I'd feel that I could weather any storm and would probably choose to stay. I still have that 18-year old "I'm indestructible" confidence/stupidity. __________________ "I hope I'm getting better. I hope you haven't seen my best." - Jim Zorn

09-01-2008, 12:00 AM	#10
skinsfan_nn Playmaker Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Newport News,Virginia Age: 60 Posts: 4,495	Re: Gustav Gustov weakens a bit, GOD I hope it continues to weaken! This is a scary SOB! Great news on the people are taking this seriously and evacuating! WAVY TV 10 : Virginia and North Carolina News -Gustav weakens a little, but still a powerful storm __________________ "There's no greater feeling than moving a man from Point A to Point B, against his will." #68 THANKS COACH GIBBS FOR EVERYTHING! YOUR THE MAN AND ALWAYS WILL BE!

09-01-2008, 01:52 PM	#11
skinsfan_nn Playmaker Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Newport News,Virginia Age: 60 Posts: 4,495	Re: Gustav Gustov makes landfall. Water clears levees as Gustav makes Louisiana landfall - CNN.com __________________ "There's no greater feeling than moving a man from Point A to Point B, against his will." #68 THANKS COACH GIBBS FOR EVERYTHING! YOUR THE MAN AND ALWAYS WILL BE!

09-01-2008, 10:42 PM	#12
firstdown Living Legend Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: chesapeake, va Age: 60 Posts: 15,817	Re: Gustav Well from watching the news it seem that everyone learned from past mistakes. After Katrina the blame went around to everyone and now credit needs to be given to everyone for doing a great job.

09-02-2008, 08:12 AM	#13
MTK \m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: NY Age: 52 Posts: 99,518	Re: Gustav Too bad it only took an epic disaster for everyone to get their shit together. __________________ Support The Warpath! \| Warpath Shop

09-02-2008, 11:06 AM	#14
firstdown Living Legend Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: chesapeake, va Age: 60 Posts: 15,817	Re: Gustav Ok, this was a small 3 and those leavies (spelling) had water splashing over top of them so whats going to happen if they get hit with a strong 3, 4 or even a 5.

09-02-2008, 12:15 PM	#15
That Guy Living Legend Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: VA Age: 42 Posts: 17,553	Re: Gustav the old levies were never meant to handle 4s and 5s, and the "new" ones are still being built, and its f'ing ridiculous expensive. they really should leave the port and move the town a few miles into higher ground.

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