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We have had 14 plus inches of rain in Jackson, Tennessee since Saturday AM. We have major flooding, roads washing away, bridge collapses. homes swept away, levees breaching, and people missing. We have a major mess. I worked 23 straight hours and go back in tonight for more.
Keep our citizens and emergency responders in your prayers. I've been doing this kind of work for over 20 years and have never seen anything like this.
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A few links to pics...
http://www.jacksonsun.com/apps/pbcs....5020801&Ref=PH
http://www.jacksonsun.com/apps/pbcs....5010805&Ref=PH
http://www.jacksonsun.com/apps/pbcs....5010804&Ref=PH
http://www.jacksonsun.com/apps/pbcs....5010803&Ref=PH
http://www.jacksonsun.com/apps/pbcs....5010802&Ref=PH
http://www.jacksonsun.com/apps/pbcs....5010801&Ref=PH
Last edited by cigarsarge; 05-02-2010 at 01:24 PM.
nascar nut
Try and be safe brother,and are prayers are with you. And may God bless you and your family for your service.
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Watch yourself and be safe Ken. My best wishes to you and the citizens suffering due to this.
"I'm a leaf on the wind watch how I soar."
Hoban Washburn
hecho a mano matón
Yes, be safe.
Flooding is really scary in the sense that there's just nothing you can do.
Will
The powers that be might take it all away
Together we burn, together we burn away
Uncle Tupelo
cigaraholic
Best wishes, Ken.
I hope you and your family are safe.
It will always be a battle a day between those who want maximum change and those who want to maintain the status quo.
~ Gerry Adams
Mascot
Prayers sent...we too had this happen in my area a month ago. It was more property loss so that was a blessing compared to whats happening there
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May God grant us the wisdom to discover right, the will to
choose it, and the strength
to make it endure
Redneck transplant
Prayers and good thoughts brother! Be safe
It's Madness I tell you!
Sending prayers up for you and for all in that area Ken.
Just another day at the office!
Callous villian
Be safe man .... Mother Nature is one lady that isn't very forgiving.
Prayers outbound.
sittin' in the back room
Be careful bro....our thoughts are with you.
GhostRidin the GhostShip
Watch yourself out there and be careful.
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Whipping Snappers!
I feel for you, Ken. Years ago better than half our town went under water. The first few days were maddening (20 hour days) and it took 2 weeks or so of 12+ hour days of work for everyone to get everything back to some kind of normalcy. No days off - no excuses. And just when you thought all was well - then came the clean up.
I don't believe I ever worked so hard in my life...
...and I saw the foootage in the news. Was thinking about you and hoping all was well. That looks like a DOOZY flood you got on your hands...
Thoughts and prayers your way, Ken. ...and don't forget to get your Tetanus shot.
Going Postal
Prayers sent your way for everyone that is dealing with that.
Live each day like it's your last, one day you'll get it right.
Mufasa on Steroids
Be safe out there. Hope all turns out well,. Thanks for what you do. Prayers sent.
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Sorry Ken. That looks like a hell of an emergency situation. Be very careful, and mind your safety gear and procedures.
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In 36 hours we pulled around 400 people out of flood zones. People are driving their cars past barricades into the flood water. They then call us for help when their car stalls out. We help them out and issue them a nice ticket for disobeying a traffic sign.
We have county roads washed away, bridges gone, and houses under water. The city is in the same situation. Fortunately all people are now accounted for that we know were missing. The weather is clear and warm now. The rivers have crested and should be going down.
Clean up is ongoing. Repair could take a year or more. I'm tired but things are looking up.
Whipping Snappers!
You gotta have someone like our "submarine commander" on your department. He was told NOT to drive down certain roads because of the depth of the water. Not 15 minutes later he took a BRAND SPANKING NEW squad car down the impassible road, and filled it with water to the bottom of the windows. Destroyed the car AND all the electronics in the car (radio, computer, etc.)...Originally Posted by cigarsarge
In 36 hours we pulled around 400 people out of flood zones. People are driving their cars past barricades into the flood water. They then call us for help when their car stalls out. We help them out and issue them a nice ticket for disobeying a traffic sign.
We have county roads washed away, bridges gone, and houses under water. The city is in the same situation. Fortunately all people are now accounted for that we know were missing. The weather is clear and warm now. The rivers have crested and should be going down.
Clean up is ongoing. Repair could take a year or more. I'm tired but things are looking up.
...and the ultimate punishment fit his crime - he was promoted to Sergeant.
hecho a mano matón
The powers that be might take it all away
Together we burn, together we burn away
Uncle Tupelo
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