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Re: Hurricane Harvey
« Reply #40 on: August 27, 2017, 10:56:43 PM »
The problem is there is a disconnect between those that own these facilities and those that run them.
Could be. I'm not at all familiar with how things are down there. I do know that in my company there is no such disconnect whatsoever (although we're relatively a small company).
You'd be very surprised the oversight that the dozens of government agencies have over nursing homes. Could be 30-40 years ago it was different but not now.

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Re: Hurricane Harvey
« Reply #41 on: August 27, 2017, 10:58:28 PM »
Is there a second floor in that facility?
Probably not, Texas has lots of space. Numerous wings per facility.

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Re: Hurricane Harvey
« Reply #42 on: August 27, 2017, 10:58:39 PM »
One important thing is that often, shelter-in-place is the best option (and may be even required for a non-critical unit) when there is a massive, widespead disaster like this.

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Re: Hurricane Harvey
« Reply #43 on: August 27, 2017, 11:01:37 PM »
But if there was in fact negligence, there will be plenty of coverage. 1) the government and regulatory like to show people that they take these things seriously (and justify their jobs) so they put out plenty of press releases 2) attorney will use the press to put more pressure on the owners when suing.
As they say, stay tuned!

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Re: Hurricane Harvey
« Reply #44 on: August 27, 2017, 11:03:38 PM »
Where is Trump?
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Re: Hurricane Harvey
« Reply #45 on: August 27, 2017, 11:05:13 PM »
Where is Trump?
Exactly where he is expected to be. On Twitter.
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Re: Hurricane Harvey
« Reply #46 on: August 27, 2017, 11:06:03 PM »
Is there a second floor in that facility?
no

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Re: Hurricane Harvey
« Reply #47 on: August 27, 2017, 11:07:35 PM »
Exactly where he is expected to be. On Twitter.
Sorry, my mistake. Who is he blaming this one on?
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Re: Hurricane Harvey
« Reply #48 on: August 27, 2017, 11:07:37 PM »
no
So now you are getting involved in many practical issues with getting them evacuated.
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Re: Hurricane Harvey
« Reply #49 on: August 27, 2017, 11:08:10 PM »

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Re: Hurricane Harvey
« Reply #50 on: August 27, 2017, 11:08:49 PM »
Sorry, my mistake. Who is he blaming this one on?
Why does he need to blame someone at this point? If that becomes needed I am sure he will have someone. Hopefully it won't.
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Re: Hurricane Harvey
« Reply #51 on: August 27, 2017, 11:09:40 PM »
So now you are getting involved in many practical issues with getting them evacuated.
1000%

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Re: Hurricane Harvey
« Reply #52 on: August 27, 2017, 11:13:58 PM »
1000%
Again (at least here in NY) during a widespread disaster, the government take control and tell you who goes where, who stays, etc. This is not only for EMS services. Even for things like backup generators, bottled water, medical supplies,  and so on. Any and all transfer agreements, employee sharing agreements, backup fuel supply contracts, and even food supply contracts all goes out the window.

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Re: Hurricane Harvey
« Reply #53 on: August 28, 2017, 12:06:54 AM »
Dear Supporter,

As you are no doubt aware, the community in Houston, Texas is in the crosshairs of a devastating storm that has already flooded many neighborhoods and will likely cause much more damage in the next 24-48 hours.

In the words of the president of one of the shuls in Houston: "We will need major help. This is the worst flooding in Houston history! All homes are now under water! Between inches and 6'. Shul has 4'-8' - can't even get close. And there may be another 24-48 hrs of this. We will need to have serious conversations about restarting a community. I know that sounds extreme, but this is the big one!”

As a community, this is our opportunity to stand together and show our brothers and sisters in Houston that we stand with them in the spirit of Kol Yisrael Areivim Zeh Bazeh - that all of our people stand together as one.

Here are two ways you can help.

National Chizuk U'Tefilla Campaign - As Jews, we believe in the power of Tefilla (prayer), and we must also show those who are facing devastation in Houston that they have brethren from far and wide who care about them. Please use this link to commit to recite Tehillim for the Zechut (merit) of the Houston community and you can also post messages of chizuk (support) that will be passed directly on to members of the community.
Emergency Fundraising Campaign - As we work with the community to understand their specific needs, we will update our website with more information. Our full emergency fundraising campaign will launch with the next 24-48 hours. But for now - please click here to donate to the OU’s disaster relief fund in support of the Jewish community in Houston.May the merit of Klal Yisrael coming together to support a community in crisis bring us all a Shana Tovah.

With Gratitude,

Moishe Bane, President
Orthodox UnionAllen Fagin, Executive Vice President
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Re: Hurricane Harvey
« Reply #54 on: August 28, 2017, 10:05:08 AM »
Wow

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Re: Hurricane Harvey
« Reply #55 on: August 28, 2017, 10:46:45 AM »
Wow
I don't know when that was taken (or if its even real) but that is clearly LGA (Marriott in the background). I see that view every day from my office  window.

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Re: Hurricane Harvey
« Reply #56 on: August 28, 2017, 10:58:40 AM »
I don't know when that was taken (or if its even real) but that is clearly LGA (Marriott in the background). I see that view every day from my office  window.

http://www.climatecentral.org/news/coastal-us-airports-face-increasing-threat-from-sea-level-rise-16126

What LaGuardia Airport could look like at high tide with 5 feet of sea level rise, an amount that could occur by 2100, according to some estimates.
Click on the image to enlarge. Credit: Nickolay Lamm/StorageFront [/i][/font] interpretation of Climate Central data.


What LaGuardia could look like at high tide with 12 feet of sea level rise, an amount that could occur by 2100, according to some estimates.
Click on the image to enlarge. Credit: Nickolay Lamm/StorageFront [/i][/font] interpretation of Climate Central data.


What LaGuardia could look like at high tide with 25 feet of sea level rise, an amount that would require a worst-case scenario involving melting of large parts of Greenland and Antarctica.
Click image to enlarge.
Credit: Nickolay Lamm/StorageFront[/i][/font] interpretation of Climate Central data.
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Re: Hurricane Harvey
« Reply #57 on: August 28, 2017, 11:03:29 AM »
Finally there will be more than 5 minutes of showering on board ::)

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Re: Hurricane Harvey
« Reply #58 on: August 28, 2017, 11:04:56 AM »
I don't know when that was taken (or if its even real) but that is clearly LGA (Marriott in the background). I see that view every day from my office  window.

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Re: Hurricane Harvey
« Reply #59 on: August 28, 2017, 11:06:07 AM »

Look familiar? Just took that pic now.
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