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re: Question about frozen interstates in Louisiana:
Posted on 1/27/14 at 11:03 am to Homesick Tiger
Posted on 1/27/14 at 11:03 am to Homesick Tiger
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Up here to your neighbor to the north that means two days before the "supposed" storm hits, everybody runs out to the store to buy up all the bread and milk they can afford, whether needed or not. Of course then the storm either moves down into La. or up into Mo.
I've never understood the obsession with bread. I'd be stocking up on stuff that requires refrigeration because I can just set it outside during the snow storm. Then cook it over the fire place.
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Posted on 1/27/14 at 11:08 am to Zach
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I've never understood the obsession with bread.
The only place I head to pre-storm is the tobacco store. Red Seal is a gottahave around here. Don't have to share that with the wife.
Posted on 1/27/14 at 11:08 am to TheDoc
quote:Do you realize the amount of equipment needed to salt the hundreds of miles of elevated overpasses/bridges in LA just to take care of 1 inch of ice? That same amount of equipment could probably handle 10-15 inches of snow yearly.
What about one inch?
How many miles can 1 loaded salt truck cover? I don't know. Just think about the amount of equipment needed to just salt the basin bridge. 20+ miles of 4 lane road, or 80 total miles for one truck. How many trucks would be needed and how much salt would it take?
Posted on 1/27/14 at 11:09 am to Homesick Tiger
quote:Same thing happened when I was in S Carolina, they bought up everything they could drag home.
Up here to your neighbor to the north that means two days before the "supposed" storm hits, everybody runs out to the store to buy up all the bread and milk they can afford, whether needed or not. Of course then the storm either moves down into La. or up into Mo. Damnest thing I've ever seen.
Posted on 1/27/14 at 11:13 am to Homesick Tiger
quote:I was up your way last week to escape the Houston blizzard.
Of course then the storm either moves down into La. or up into Mo
Posted on 1/27/14 at 11:29 am to dante
Gulf Coast residents fleeing to Arkansas to weather the snowstorm.
Posted on 1/27/14 at 11:34 am to Homesick Tiger
quote:I might have to go back tomorrow, apparently we are getting more wintery mix in Houston starting tomorrow night.
Gulf Coast residents fleeing to Arkansas to weather the snowstorm.
Posted on 1/27/14 at 6:15 pm to dante
Governor Jindal: 3.8 million pounds of salt to be used on icy roads
They finally figured that salting roads is a good idea!
They finally figured that salting roads is a good idea!
Posted on 1/27/14 at 6:17 pm to TheDoc
quote:I think the assistance is more financial reimbursement than it is logistical help.
when jindal called for a state of emergency (thursday?) doesn't that authorize for federal assistance?
Posted on 1/27/14 at 6:19 pm to TheDoc
3.8 million pounds, hmmm.....where did it come from? The states up here order it months in advance anticipating the upcoming winter.
Posted on 1/27/14 at 6:36 pm to TheDoc
LA people better wash their cars/undercarriages in a few days and not let the salt frick them up
But seriously, even in Iowa they shut down the highways all the time for icy/snowy conditions.
There is really no way to drive safely on icy roads...it will always be a risk. Snow is easier to deal with, but with the retards driving in Louisiana there would be cars in ditches with that too no doubt.
But seriously, even in Iowa they shut down the highways all the time for icy/snowy conditions.
There is really no way to drive safely on icy roads...it will always be a risk. Snow is easier to deal with, but with the retards driving in Louisiana there would be cars in ditches with that too no doubt.
This post was edited on 1/27/14 at 6:37 pm
Posted on 1/27/14 at 6:36 pm to Jbird
quote:
3.8 million pounds hmmm.....where did it come from? The states up here order it months in advance anticipating the upcoming winter.
Maybe it helps to have several massive salt domes dotting your coast.
Posted on 1/27/14 at 6:38 pm to Y.A. Tittle
quote:
"I have issued a state of emergency. In terms of preparation, DOTD has 3.8 million pounds of salt, 28,000 gallons of liquid de-icer on hand, another 38,000 gallons en route," said Governor Jindal.
Posted on 1/27/14 at 8:21 pm to TheDoc
Just have someone rent 5 salt trucks and we wouldn't have to cancel everything
Posted on 1/27/14 at 8:23 pm to Radiojones
Louisiana probably doesn't have the equipment to treat the roads. Here in Tennesse there are large metal sheds full of salt along the Interstate Hwys when Winter comes. Prior to a winter storm they treat the roads. If it snows, the main roads are plowed first, then the secondary roads.
How often does Louisiana need snow removal equipment?
How often does Louisiana need snow removal equipment?
Posted on 1/27/14 at 8:28 pm to roygu
There has to be a way to rent or borrow salt trucks. When hurricanes hit hundreds of tree crews from all over the country come but not much come when snow is involved. Yes I know there is a reason but of the gov just fork out a small portion of money we would handle this better
This post was edited on 1/27/14 at 8:29 pm
Posted on 1/27/14 at 8:35 pm to Eighteen
quote:We have gates that close the on ramps shuts down the entire interstate.
But seriously, even in Iowa they shut down the highways all the time for icy/snowy conditions.
Posted on 1/27/14 at 8:40 pm to SpidermanTUba
quote:
Louisiana is as concerned with preparing for ice storms as Chicago is with preparing for hurricane season.
You nailed that one Spidey.
Posted on 1/27/14 at 8:46 pm to EA6B
quote:
A company in Fl was waiting for material from CA which was in a truck parked on I10, since time was critical they re-ordered from a East coast supplier. Multiply this times thousands and you have a major disruption in commerce.
sounds like they didnt plan appropriately if they couldnt wait 2 more days for the equipment. rushing equipment, no matter the cost, isnt worth people getting killed on the road.
Posted on 1/27/14 at 10:10 pm to TheDoc
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when jindal called for a state of emergency (thursday?) doesn't that authorize for federal assistance?
Not how this works. Jindal declared a State of Emergency for the State of Louisiana. It provides State assistance (National Guard, LADOT, etc.) to local municipalities. It is only when those resources are overwhelmed that the Governor can request Federal Assistance (money and resources) via a request for a Presidentially Declared Disaster. Jindal didnt do that last week, and he has yet to do it this week.
Even if he does, the Feds dont just send down the "Federal Icing Squadron"...it just allows the state to spend as much as they need to do it effectively themselves and the state gets reiumbursed for it.
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