Jet_Engine1 Posted August 29, 2019 Share Posted August 29, 2019 Anyone here on the Treasure Coast, if you need help with shutters etc, let me know. I'm off all weekend. @joewilly12 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joewilly12 Posted August 29, 2019 Share Posted August 29, 2019 I live in N.J and i'm recovering from a very serious back operation with sciatic nerve issues currently, I cannot help anyone at this time. If I was healthy I would most definitely help out if I could, after all I've been volunteering for the fire department for the last 38 years of my life. @Jet_Engine1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jet_Engine1 Posted August 29, 2019 Author Share Posted August 29, 2019 1 hour ago, joewilly12 said: I live in N.J and i'm recovering from a very serious back operation with sciatic nerve issues currently, I cannot help anyone at this time. If I was healthy I would most definitely help out if I could, after all I've been volunteering for the fire department for the last 38 years of my life. @Jet_Engine1 I thought you were down here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joewilly12 Posted August 29, 2019 Share Posted August 29, 2019 9 minutes ago, Jet_Engine1 said: I thought you were down here. I wish I was I like the warm weather and sunshine. Friends have relocated to Cape Coral and others are in the process of building homes there as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOJOTOWNSELL Posted August 30, 2019 Share Posted August 30, 2019 In delray, it’s gonna suck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snook Posted August 30, 2019 Share Posted August 30, 2019 In Rio/ Jensen Beach, have everything I need to do covered. If you find anyone who needs a hand let me know. I should be free. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peebag Posted August 30, 2019 Share Posted August 30, 2019 Everyone in the path, please be safe. Hurricanes are nothing to be trifled with. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustInFudge Posted August 30, 2019 Share Posted August 30, 2019 Looks like South Florida is going to get rocked. Please safe and take precautions. This could be massive by the time it gets here. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jet_Engine1 Posted August 30, 2019 Author Share Posted August 30, 2019 7 hours ago, Snook said: In Rio/ Jensen Beach, have everything I need to do covered. If you find anyone who needs a hand let me know. I should be free. I'm in Stuart. Reach out if you need anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joewilly12 Posted August 30, 2019 Share Posted August 30, 2019 Longtime neighbors and family friends recently moved to S.Carolina they are worried as well about this storm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HighPitch Posted August 31, 2019 Share Posted August 31, 2019 Tampa. Ive not prepared at all. I have a honda generator, but no gas. i wish u guys the best tho Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HighPitch Posted August 31, 2019 Share Posted August 31, 2019 just checked the latest... looks like s fl is off the hook. Fl might not get hit at all. Its heading north toward GA and SC. good luck fellas. Buy some gas for yer hondas 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxman Posted September 2, 2019 Share Posted September 2, 2019 Stay safe everyone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joewilly12 Posted September 2, 2019 Share Posted September 2, 2019 @14 in Green please keep us posted with updates how you make out, wishing you the best of luck, stay safe. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustInFudge Posted September 5, 2019 Share Posted September 5, 2019 We dodged a bullet, more like a buzz saw, Floridians. My heart goes out to those in the Bahamas. Just brutal devastation. Jax Beach only got some wind and rain. Debris, some puddles, but all in all, not bad. Never lost power, no trees down, no flooded streets. Hope everyone is safe! Good luck everyone up on the Carolina's! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetsfan80 Posted September 5, 2019 Share Posted September 5, 2019 Ugh, the storm has strengthened back to a Category 3. The wife and I evacuated from Wilmington to Raleigh, so we'll be fine. Just worried about the folks who stayed at home. I almost wish there had been a mandatory evacuation to get them to leave. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jet_Engine1 Posted September 5, 2019 Author Share Posted September 5, 2019 Yeah, this one is crazy. Going g to a drop point today for Bahamas relief, donating all of our hurricane supplies and bedding etc, barges will be enroute soon. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustInFudge Posted September 5, 2019 Share Posted September 5, 2019 28 minutes ago, Jetsfan80 said: Ugh, the storm has strengthened back to a Category 3. The wife and I evacuated from Wilmington to Raleigh, so we'll be fine. Just worried about the folks who stayed at home. I almost wish there had been a mandatory evacuation to get them to leave. I told you they always miss us and hit you! Just kidding. Be safe! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustInFudge Posted September 5, 2019 Share Posted September 5, 2019 4 minutes ago, Jet_Engine1 said: Yeah, this one is crazy. Going g to a drop point today for Bahamas relief, donating all of our hurricane supplies and bedding etc, barges will be enroute soon. Nice! We're doing the same. Tons of clothes. I'm going to ask the company to do something as well, run a food drive or something 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetsfan80 Posted September 5, 2019 Share Posted September 5, 2019 5 hours ago, JiF said: I told you they always miss us and hit you! Just kidding. Be safe! Usually the Outer Banks serves as "protection" for us, and Wilmington ends up skating by. In all my years here there really weren't any bad storms until Florence last year, and now this one. Back to back after years of quiet. Luck of the draw I guess! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetsfan80 Posted September 5, 2019 Share Posted September 5, 2019 5 hours ago, JiF said: Nice! We're doing the same. Tons of clothes. I'm going to ask the company to do something as well, run a food drive or something Drives are really nice and mean well, but unfortunately a lot of those donations never make it to people. Cash is king when it comes to disasters: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joewilly12 Posted September 5, 2019 Share Posted September 5, 2019 6 hours ago, Jetsfan80 said: Ugh, the storm has strengthened back to a Category 3. The wife and I evacuated from Wilmington to Raleigh, so we'll be fine. Just worried about the folks who stayed at home. I almost wish there had been a mandatory evacuation to get them to leave. Neighbors just relocated to Summerville SC they lost power 2 days ago is what I just heard. Stay safe @Jetsfan80 wish you the best. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jet_Engine1 Posted September 5, 2019 Author Share Posted September 5, 2019 1 hour ago, Jetsfan80 said: Drives are really nice and mean well, but unfortunately a lot of those donations never make it to people. Cash is king when it comes to disasters: We have 2 helicopters, and around 20 boats being loaded as I speak. The Bahamas are our neighbors here in South Florida.....The Cruise Liner from Port of Palm Beach that does overnight cruises to Nassau is loading their entire cargo area and taking volunteers to directly offload at Freeport. Cash Is what disappears (ask Haiti). Direct loads of Food, water, clothing, and generators is what the Bahamians need right now, not some bloated bureaucracy taking their cut and then promising to get the money there....someday.... And if you're using Adam Conover as a credible source, I have a bridge I'd love to sell you.... Hope you guys do OK up there. We seriously lucked the F*** out. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetsfan80 Posted September 6, 2019 Share Posted September 6, 2019 18 hours ago, Jet_Engine1 said: We have 2 helicopters, and around 20 boats being loaded as I speak. The Bahamas are our neighbors here in South Florida.....The Cruise Liner from Port of Palm Beach that does overnight cruises to Nassau is loading their entire cargo area and taking volunteers to directly offload at Freeport. Cash Is what disappears (ask Haiti). Direct loads of Food, water, clothing, and generators is what the Bahamians need right now, not some bloated bureaucracy taking their cut and then promising to get the money there....someday.... And if you're using Adam Conover as a credible source, I have a bridge I'd love to sell you.... Hope you guys do OK up there. We seriously lucked the F*** out. I'm talking about donating money directly to organizations that help, not to the government. Very cool to see that there are solid transportation options for those goods to get them directly into peoples' hands. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugg Posted September 7, 2019 Share Posted September 7, 2019 After Sandy, Team Rubicon was fantastic. The Red Cross, not so much, unless nasty blankets and day old Burger King counts. Have noticed already the Red Cross is advertising everywhere.And they did very little but solicit for $ with photos of wrecked homes. Those people never saw the Red Cross. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jet_Engine1 Posted September 12, 2019 Author Share Posted September 12, 2019 Heading to Freeport tomorrow with a Task Force of volunteers to help with SAR and resource allocation. Going via the Palm Beach Princess Cruise Liner filled with supplies. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joewilly12 Posted September 12, 2019 Share Posted September 12, 2019 2 hours ago, Jet_Engine1 said: Heading to Freeport tomorrow with a Task Force of volunteers to help with SAR and resource allocation. Going via the Palm Beach Princess Cruise Liner filled with supplies. God Bless You and stay safe........thanks for your service. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jet_Engine1 Posted September 17, 2019 Author Share Posted September 17, 2019 Finally got wifi for a bit. Hotter than **** down here, but we're doing what we can. Dropped equipment off the grand Bahama FD yesterday to replace what they lost in the storm. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jet_Engine1 Posted July 7, 2021 Author Share Posted July 7, 2021 2 years later, and heading to Surfside for 4 days. The Dade/Broward guys are whipped after 2 weeks, so the rest of Florida is going to take the load off of them for a bit....unfortunately, its a recovery effort.... we are past the time for miracles...? 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jet_Engine1 Posted July 11, 2021 Author Share Posted July 11, 2021 Colonel Golan Vach, IDF Badass at Surfside with NJ USAR TF member. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
munchmemory Posted July 11, 2021 Share Posted July 11, 2021 5 hours ago, Jet_Engine1 said: Colonel Golan Vach, IDF Badass at Surfside with NJ USAR TF member. Saw him speaking on TV the other day. Very impressive. In about two seconds, you knew this was the guy for the job. Thanks for everything you and others are doing during this tragedy. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jet_Engine1 Posted July 11, 2021 Author Share Posted July 11, 2021 Final Operations Period, transition to forensic recovery. It was an honor to serve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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