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[goldensrbest]

That we all are at risk  from any type of catastrophe, there wasn't things in place for this flooding,and ones in the past ,for what ever the reasons .

[software]

What's so tragic about Harvey in Houston is this.

If your house burns down, it's a tragedy.  

But you still have your job, your kids still have their school, you still have your church and on & on.

Some people in Houston have lost everything.

Literally, everythng.

@goldensrbest

[suzyQ3]

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@goldensrbest wrote:

That we all are at risk  from any type of catastrophe, there wasn't things in place for this flooding,and ones in the past ,for what ever the reasons .

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There are some events that simply go beyond our ability to counteract.

Having said that, we in general have a decaying infrastructure that demands attention. But it would cost us money. I'll say no more.

[goldensrbest]

Where is the help from our goverment? Boats, helicopters.

[Snowpuppy]

I was a First Responder to Katrina. Our group was relief for those who got there first. We were unpaid volunteers that took weeks from our jobs & lives to help others.

That said, I'm not understaning "there were no things in place"? The National Hurricane Center predicted this Cat 3 storm days in advance. You board up, pack up and evacuate via the marked hurricane routes.

Where is the government? The governor has called up every Guard unit in the state to assist. It's up to the governor to make a request to FEMA for assistance.

[brandiwine]

Yesterday the "government", had 19 helicopters flying rescue missions and saving people's lives.  There are Coast Guard boats as well as helicoptors.  Many other agencies have gathered with thousands of people to help as quickly as possible.  FEMA was on scene right away. The President declared the area a disaster.  Local residents are picking up people using their own boats and oversized trucks.  They all have been working 24/7. I live in Colorado and we have sent EMT's and fire trucks to help.  Don't know where your info came from, but there is as much help as possible.

[goldensrbest]

It seems to be local residents that are out helping, where is national guard,we have them in every state.

[Marp]

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@goldensrbest wrote:

Where is the help from our goverment? Boats, helicopters.

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Excerpt from:  sltrib.com/news/nation-world/2017/08/28/fema-director-says-hurricane-harvey-probably-the-worst-disaster-in-texas-history/

FEMA acts as the nerve center for the entire federal government response, which now includes 5,000 federal employees in Texas, including the Coast Guard, the Energy Department (looking for power failures and effects on oil production), the Department of Health and Human Services and many other federal agencies.

FEMA said Sunday afternoon it had 400 urban search and rescue personnel in southeast Texas, and that more than 500 more rescuers would be arriving Sunday evening. As of noon Sunday, the Coast Guard had 423 active duty and auxiliary personnel and reservists deployed to the disaster zone, along with 16 helicopters flying rescue missions, said Coast Guard spokesman Dave French. By Monday morning, the number of helicopters is slated to increase to 24.

French said the agency has launched more than 2,000 rescue efforts and is searching for people stranded in homes and on rooftops in the Houston area.

The Department of Health and Human Services has assembled a team of 650 medical professionals in Dallas, waiting for orders to deploy to local communities hit by the storm. They flew into the area on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from California, Ohio and other states. “We can open a small emergency room,” said Edward Gabriel, HHS’s principal deputy assistant secretary for preparedness and response.

And that is just the beginning.

[Marp]

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@goldensrbest wrote:

It seems to be local residents that are out helping, where is national guard,we have them in every state.

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The fact that a large number of National Guardsmen likely live in the affected area notwithstanding...

HOUSTON, Texas --

Texas' governor is activating the entire Texas National Guard for search and rescue efforts following Hurricane Harvey, bringing the total deployment to roughly 12,000.

Gov. Gregg Abbott said Monday that it's "imperative we do everything possible" to protect lives. About 3,000 guard members had already been mobilized along the Texas coast.

Abbott says Texas is now activating others who are physically able and not currently deployed elsewhere.

[luv-the-Q]

The entire National Guard in Texas has been activated.  Where are you getting your information?  There is no way anyone or anything could have prepared for this.