See ya all later!

[wizardfitz]

be safe. i know four guys there right now. making 640 per day but working 14hr days driving semis

 

[g+16]

be carefull, take coat, slicker and boots. Thank you for going

 

[STEEL CORE]

Thanks guys, been at FEMA HQ's in Emmittsberg MD for couple days tng, off at noon to FT Dix NJ for final deployment to somewhere NY/NJ/CT/RI

last group (I am in 2nd wave) went to Brooklyn Navy yard aboard the SS Kennedy, daily trips to Staten Island.


So by tonight I should now what area we will be covering.

 

[Dsgnr_81]

Enjoy! Keep safe! Use Lots of Exclamation Points!

 

[GLOCK1982]

Thanks for your sevice. Take photos and post when you get back if possible. Be careful out there...

 

[STEEL CORE]

Just arrived at Ft Dix NJ 12 and 1/2 hr day!

 

[Lex Concord]

Godspeed

 

[usaf64]

I was last at the National Fire Acadmy in Emmitsburg in 1987. There was a good 'watering hole" on the town square. I can't remember the name right now, but the owner was named Bobby. There's a lot of history in that part of the country.

I hope your assignment goes well. You can be proud of what you did.

 

[STEEL CORE]

Still on Ft Dix
Getting geared up
Headed to Brooklyn Navy yard
deploy to Long or Statten isle from there.

 

[churchmouse]

I have to give you a lot of credit for going to lend a helping hand in a couple of very "blue" states. I know I shouldn't be thinking this way but right now my sentiments toward those two states couldn't be further from "generous". I understand its not about politics, and I know only about half of the people are actually "blue". It's probably just as well as we can't tell them apart just by looking, and it's too bad that the blue ones don't realize who it is that's willing to help them. Just saying, good on ya for keeping the two issues separate.

Be careful!

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^THIS^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

Be safe. Help those in need.

 

[HandyAndy]

Be safe and thank you for doing what you do!

 

[STEEL CORE]

On Staten isle mucho dammage
Pissed off peope no power
Living on TS Empire State
FTN

Bottom bunk 4 inches from deck
Coffin sized rack
Good chow. Great coffee
You wouldn't believe the flood dammage to homes and cars

 

[STEEL CORE]

Established my command post at FDNY Station 9 on Staten Ilse
Great view of NY harbor
Freedom Tower Statue of Liberty
12 hour shifts takoing care of 1st responders Cops. Fireman
EMS
Navy and Coast gurdsdsman

FDNY chow is great

 

[repeter1977]

Be safe, let us know if there is anything YOU need while you are there. Im sure someone on INGO will be able to make sure you get it.

 

[STEEL CORE]

Still here geo mapping Staten Island
Stopped at a Dicks sporting goods store
Funny. NO. Firearms stuff at all
Not one gunstore

 

[repeter1977]

They getting any power back around there. Last I had heard, there were still large areas around there without power still. Everything getting better I hope

 

[hip shot]

I have to give you a lot of credit for going to lend a helping hand in a couple of very "blue" states. I know I shouldn't be thinking this way but right now my sentiments toward those two states couldn't be further from "generous". I understand its not about politics, and I know only about half of the people are actually "blue". It's probably just as well as we can't tell them apart just by looking, and it's too bad that the blue ones don't realize who it is that's willing to help them. Just saying, good on ya for keeping the two issues separate.

Be careful!

Mark well said currently my sentiments have mixed emotions also even though
you're right it's not about politics but to certain extent maybe it is

 

[STEEL CORE]

Yes Mark 1911, now the recovery phase is over, rebuilding is well underway. The Red Cross, numerous Aid organizations, vollunteers, NY National Guard, NY State Militia (NY GUARD), Coast Guard, NYPD/NYFD, and all the gov workers like me deployed with FEMA. Have worked hard, in some cases above and beyond. The Big Apple is just that, sometimes sweet and juicy, sometimes rotten. I have seen the best and worst of it. Lady Liberty still shines over Manhatten and the new Freedom Tower going up.
Sadly the dammage and destruction, while getting cleaned up, no longer causes a second glance. I have seen people who have lost it all, buisnesses toarched because the had no flood ins, whiped out neighborhoods, piles of boats from fishing boats to cabin cruisers sunk, or sitting high and dry in yards, roofs, and in some houses too. Homes from shacks to mansions gone or severly dammaged. Freighters/Tankers on streets still, and everything in between. Doomsdayers/survivalists take heed, all plans may have good intensions, but wait until you see what realy happens to people blue/red whatever, when SHTF happens. I been cussed out by people who came here (USA) to live after leaving their stinking country who would definatly not have given them dookey, wanting $$$ more money cause in AMERICA we do try and help. Six more 12 hour days, six missions, then JFK and FOGEDDABOUTIT.........Fishers here I come! (hopefuly back next weekend) (21st).

SEE YA SOON!!!