Texas and Oklahoma Flood Help.

[zzvyb6]

I'm watching TV reports of the horrible flooding in the mid-states and it occurred to me that I have a pto pump on a trailer, hoses and pickups that ought to be able to help somebody in this region. Maybe pumping out basements and utility buildings, holding off weak sandbag walls, unlimited uses. It has a huge flow rate: like 3000 gal / minute as an irrigation pump. On a higher level, there will be a huge interest in reclaiming tractors and equipment that has be submerged and bentup by raging waters packed with debris. I really can't drive it down to Texas and wouldn't know the best place or agency to give it to. I would take it a 100 miles or so to a meeting place where I could get it onto a semi- header that way. I don't need money for it if it helps the situation. When I was a kid my parents place was flooded 1/2 way up the first floor and its a terrible thing. When it happened the second year again, my Mother lost it and never was the same ever again.

So, could this forum start a thread where flood recovery issues would be covered: pumping, repair, cleaning, pet recover, emergency cattle fencing, portable welding, starting waterlogged diesels, safety around electric utilities, places needing help most, etc. I have not seen anything on the web yet and I cruise it everywhere. There's maybe even a need for a local TBN club to organized some activity and get some teamwork into the areas. If I knew where to go, I would be gratified to participate in such a deal.

I would guess that all the farm supply places will be out of fence posts, wire, tractor filters, hydraulic oil, generators, pumps, pressure washers, and nails and staples. Same thing as when a tornado goes through here.

What do you think? Time for action, not just words.

Or i it all under conrol by the locals?

 

[RoyJackson]

If you want to donate that pump...and it actuially works.,..I'd contact a volunteer fire dept. in one of the towns that has been flooded.

 

[EddieWalker]

That's a really nice gesture, but as we saw with Katrina and Rita, most donations never got to where they were supposed to go. It's just a matter of logistics and priorities. First they have to save people a the animals, then it's drinking water, food, and shelter. By the the time that's all taken care of, the water is gone and the damage is done.

A pump like yours could do allot of good, but I doubt it would ever get used.

Eddie

 

[DaryleD]

ZZ,
I am impressed by your generosity! There is just not enough people in the world that care enough about others. Will they use it? Will it get given to some person who doesn't even live near the flooding, like Katrina relief? I do know this, If you decide not to send it, than it most definately won't and can't be used. When doing something like this, you have to have faith that your good deed will infact be used to help and not be wasted. After it leaves your hands, it's out of your controll, and is the responsability of others to do their job and use it the right way. Whatever you decide, your heart is 100% in the right place. Bravo! Oh, I would see if I could contact a local fire or police department to see if they could infact use it. Maybe they don't need it, and it would be just a great gift wasted.
Daryle.

 

[zzvyb6]

All 3 states (Texas, Oklahoma, and Kansas have web based Emergency Management sections. Maps of counties, etc. Kansas has pictures. All have common denominator: Best help is money sent via RedCross.org. Next is blood, water(usage: 1 gal per day per person limit) and tetanus shots.

I sent emails to State Police sites about other stuff. Awaiting replies.

Here's a recent picture. That would be a JD Canopy wer'e looking at. There's a lot of farms under water, Dorothy. Better get the glass slippers out...

 

[the6shooter]

wow, someone really does care, I just goes to show, there really is a God. That I do beleive. here is a link (newsok.com) it is the largest newspaper I in Oklahoma. It would be most useful up in n.e. Okla. and Kans. they were the hardest hit. I am down in south central Ok. we only got 18 inches of rain here. most things are wet, but we didn't get what they got. the news paper would have more of the info you are looking for. with thier featured link pages.
thanks for caring
david

 

[weldingisfun]

6shooter, here is a link to the Marble Falls, Texas Fire Department City of Marble Falls Fire Department. Last week, they received over 18 inches of rain in just one day. There are still a few hundred people stranded.
If you haven't already found someone who can use your pump, you mike try giving them a call. The phone number is on the Website in the upper right hand corner.
God has a special placed reserved for folks like you.
Thank you for your caring generosity.