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« on: May 02, 2010, 09:16:58 PM » |
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That's what people are saying here in middle TN. The old all time record for rainfall in a 48 hour period was about 6.5 inches. So far yesterday and today we've had over 13 - and it's still coming down hard and steady.
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« Reply #1 on: May 02, 2010, 09:24:11 PM » |
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got a red cross friend headed for Nashville. she driving one of our ERV (emergency response vehicles) down and she'll stay and work. oops, she just changed to Memphis  |
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"Nay, it [this constitution of government] must perish, if there be not that vital spirit in the people, which alone can nourish, sustain, and direct all its movements. It is in vain, that statesmen shall form plans of government, in which the beauty and harmony of a republic shall be embodied in visible order, shall be built up on solid substructions, and adorned by every useful ornament, if the inhabitants suffer the silent power of time to dilapidate its walls, or crumble its massy supporters into dust; if the assaults from without are never resisted, and the rottenness and mining from within are never guarded against. Who can preserve the rights and liberties of the people, when they shall be abandoned by themselves? Who shall keep watch in the temple, when the watchmen sleep at their posts? Who shall call upon the people to redeem their possessions, and revive the republic, when their own hands have deliberately and corruptly surrendered them to the oppressor, and have built the prisons, or dug the graves of their own friends?
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« Reply #2 on: May 02, 2010, 10:25:02 PM » |
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It looks like that so far in Mid Tenn it's mostly property damage and road closures. Some areas don't have electricity and they are asking Nashville to conserve water, but critical infrastructure is mostly OK. They did close the mall though.
It's good to know that people are willing to pitch in when needed though.
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« Reply #3 on: May 02, 2010, 10:34:03 PM » |
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must have hit the thresh-hold to call folks in. to many without power, or out of homes. they'll set up a kitchen or two and some shelters. probably send in some caseworker types. supplies like cleaning kits, etc.
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"Nay, it [this constitution of government] must perish, if there be not that vital spirit in the people, which alone can nourish, sustain, and direct all its movements. It is in vain, that statesmen shall form plans of government, in which the beauty and harmony of a republic shall be embodied in visible order, shall be built up on solid substructions, and adorned by every useful ornament, if the inhabitants suffer the silent power of time to dilapidate its walls, or crumble its massy supporters into dust; if the assaults from without are never resisted, and the rottenness and mining from within are never guarded against. Who can preserve the rights and liberties of the people, when they shall be abandoned by themselves? Who shall keep watch in the temple, when the watchmen sleep at their posts? Who shall call upon the people to redeem their possessions, and revive the republic, when their own hands have deliberately and corruptly surrendered them to the oppressor, and have built the prisons, or dug the graves of their own friends?
– Justice Joseph Story, "Commentaries on the Constitution of the United States," Volume II, Chapter XIII: Mode of Passing Laws, Sections 900-901, pp. 364 (1833)
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« Reply #4 on: May 02, 2010, 11:42:47 PM » |
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must have hit the thresh-hold to call folks in. 15 inches in the last 24 hours................I think that qualifies G3 |
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« Reply #5 on: May 03, 2010, 12:08:44 AM » |
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they have a formula for when a disaster goes from local to national. i don't remember what it is, but it has to do with number of people impacted/displaced, size of area impacted, etc. also needs a request from local for us to come in and do our thing.
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"Nay, it [this constitution of government] must perish, if there be not that vital spirit in the people, which alone can nourish, sustain, and direct all its movements. It is in vain, that statesmen shall form plans of government, in which the beauty and harmony of a republic shall be embodied in visible order, shall be built up on solid substructions, and adorned by every useful ornament, if the inhabitants suffer the silent power of time to dilapidate its walls, or crumble its massy supporters into dust; if the assaults from without are never resisted, and the rottenness and mining from within are never guarded against. Who can preserve the rights and liberties of the people, when they shall be abandoned by themselves? Who shall keep watch in the temple, when the watchmen sleep at their posts? Who shall call upon the people to redeem their possessions, and revive the republic, when their own hands have deliberately and corruptly surrendered them to the oppressor, and have built the prisons, or dug the graves of their own friends?
– Justice Joseph Story, "Commentaries on the Constitution of the United States," Volume II, Chapter XIII: Mode of Passing Laws, Sections 900-901, pp. 364 (1833)
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« Reply #6 on: May 03, 2010, 02:52:32 AM » |
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Must be that frog strangler we had here a couple nights ago.
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« Reply #7 on: May 03, 2010, 05:57:12 AM » |
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David I sure do hope you are on some high ground.
Stay safe!!
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« Reply #8 on: May 03, 2010, 08:15:01 AM » |
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David I sure do hope you are on some high ground.
Stay safe!!
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For sure, you too. My clan pretty much all live in the hills. No flat-landers here. You? |
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« Reply #9 on: May 03, 2010, 08:18:20 AM » |
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they have a formula for when a disaster goes from local to national. i don't remember what it is, but it has to do with number of people impacted/displaced, size of area impacted, etc. also needs a request from local for us to come in and do our thing.
It looks like quite a lot of homes have been flooded - in places that were never considered to be at risk before. |
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« Reply #10 on: May 03, 2010, 08:54:02 AM » |
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So sorry to hear abt what's been happening with you guy's in that flooded area  -been getting updates on yahoo.
Has the rains ceased as yet David??
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« Reply #12 on: May 03, 2010, 09:47:41 AM » |
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So sorry to hear abt what's been happening with you guy's in that flooded area -been getting updates on yahoo.
Has the rains ceased as yet David?? It's all moved on this morning - sun shining, birds singing, bees working on the tulip trees. Life is good. |
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« Reply #13 on: May 03, 2010, 01:13:29 PM » |
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Gr8,that's a relief 
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« Reply #14 on: May 03, 2010, 02:53:13 PM » |
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That's what people are saying here in middle TN. The old all time record for rainfall in a 48 hour period was about 6.5 inches. So far yesterday and today we've had over 13 - and it's still coming down hard and steady.
Is Cleveland anywhere near you??? |
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« Reply #15 on: May 03, 2010, 05:40:13 PM » |
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That's what people are saying here in middle TN. The old all time record for rainfall in a 48 hour period was about 6.5 inches. So far yesterday and today we've had over 13 - and it's still coming down hard and steady.
Is Cleveland anywhere near you??? It's about 2 hours away from where I live. Why you ask? |
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« Reply #16 on: May 03, 2010, 06:47:03 PM » |
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I have a good friend who lives there so I was wondering if he would have been affected by all the rain. Sounds like he probably got drenched.
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« Reply #17 on: May 03, 2010, 07:31:45 PM » |
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I have a good friend who lives there so I was wondering if he would have been affected by all the rain. Sounds like he probably got drenched.
I'm not sure, but it's possible that a lot of it missed them. The hard rain came in from the south west and moved off to the north east, so it actually might not have been too bad in Cleveland - which is south east of here. |
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« Reply #18 on: May 03, 2010, 08:47:35 PM » |
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Did it hit in the Crossville area too, Dave?
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« Reply #19 on: May 03, 2010, 10:54:18 PM » |
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Did it hit in the Crossville area too, Dave?
I think they got about 8 inches of rain if I remember correctly. Shirley shot a wedding at Fairfield glade Saturday afternoon, and at that time it was no big deal there - just regular rain. BTW...  The paulownia trees are in bloom now. They should be called perfume trees. |
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