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thoughts on turning off public utilities prior to a hurricane
Posted on 9/8/17 at 9:30 pm
Posted on 9/8/17 at 9:30 pm
What is the PT thoughts on local cities and private companies turning off utilities of residents to force evacuations.
We have several municipalities and private water/sewer companies turning off the water at the same time as the mandatory evacuation goes into effect. They are standing behind safety of their workers but it is clearly an effort to force evacuations. The water is being turned off 36-48 hours prior to hurricane reaching Savannah, Ga
We have several municipalities and private water/sewer companies turning off the water at the same time as the mandatory evacuation goes into effect. They are standing behind safety of their workers but it is clearly an effort to force evacuations. The water is being turned off 36-48 hours prior to hurricane reaching Savannah, Ga
This post was edited on 9/8/17 at 9:34 pm
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Posted on 9/8/17 at 9:33 pm to wt9
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Posted on 9/8/17 at 9:34 pm to wt9
A friend owned a house in NOLA during Katrina, and got a $3000 bill from the S&WB after the storm.
His house had been under rooftop-level water for quite a while, but there was a broken water line somewhere on the property.
His house had been under rooftop-level water for quite a while, but there was a broken water line somewhere on the property.
Posted on 9/8/17 at 9:35 pm to TheHarahanian
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Posted on 9/8/17 at 9:35 pm to wt9
I don't agree with it to force evacuations.
Posted on 9/8/17 at 9:37 pm to wt9
I realize utilities will go down during a hurricane but a plan this far in advance seems to be an over reach. Utility workers should be in the top tier of critical workers in the area.
I work in the electrical world. We were told and given time off earlier in the week to get our house stuff in order so that we can provide assistance right up to the time to get out.
I work in the electrical world. We were told and given time off earlier in the week to get our house stuff in order so that we can provide assistance right up to the time to get out.
Posted on 9/8/17 at 9:38 pm to wt9
This is new to us on east coast. Is this something yall see in the gulf?
Posted on 9/8/17 at 9:43 pm to wt9
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Posted on 9/8/17 at 11:19 pm to wt9
Someone confirm or deny my memory.
Didn't the N.O. pump operators shut down and evacuate their post before Katrina.
Worker safety was the reason.
Didn't the N.O. pump operators shut down and evacuate their post before Katrina.
Worker safety was the reason.
Posted on 9/9/17 at 1:20 am to chity
I think that was Jefferson, pumps in Nola were flooded so it didn't matter.
Posted on 9/9/17 at 1:45 am to wt9
I think workers in a private setting have a reasonable expectation for having their personal safety protected. I don't think it's fair to expect these people to put her lives on the line so folks can ride out a hurricane.
Obviously first responders/police/ gaurd/military don't enjoy those same expectations IMO.
It's a good thought provoking question.
Obviously first responders/police/ gaurd/military don't enjoy those same expectations IMO.
It's a good thought provoking question.
Posted on 9/9/17 at 1:49 am to wt9
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Posted on 9/9/17 at 1:58 am to wt9
Posted on 9/9/17 at 3:18 am to wt9
if evacuation is ordered, workers have to leave.
Posted on 9/9/17 at 3:19 am to chity
Pre, it was Jefferson. Huge mistake.
Posted on 9/9/17 at 3:51 am to wt9
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thoughts on turning off public utilities prior to a hurricane
quote:At some point, overactive responses become dangerous in future preparation. NOAA is predicting 40-50mph winds in Savannah.
The water is being turned off 36-48 hours prior to hurricane reaching Savannah, Ga
Also, how do they address healthcare, fire, police, etc who need to remain?
This post was edited on 9/9/17 at 4:41 am
Posted on 9/9/17 at 7:20 am to wt9
Electricity I can certainly understand. Because when it is all said and done, the power will get restored that much faster because all they will have to repair/replace is transformers and fuses that got damaged by physical means as opposed to also having to deal with the ones that got damaged by electrical faults.
Posted on 9/9/17 at 8:57 am to wt9
Scenario...
The city turns off my water and electricity. I light some candles. My dog knocks one over and the rug catches fire. I have no water to put it out. My house burns down because the hurricane turned left and there was no rain.
I'm suing the city. Their defense is that they were only trying to coerce me to evacuate for my own good.
I'm winning that case easily.
The city turns off my water and electricity. I light some candles. My dog knocks one over and the rug catches fire. I have no water to put it out. My house burns down because the hurricane turned left and there was no rain.
I'm suing the city. Their defense is that they were only trying to coerce me to evacuate for my own good.
I'm winning that case easily.
Posted on 9/9/17 at 9:58 am to Zach
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Their defense is that they were protecting the public infrastructure and you should not have burned your own house down.
FIFY
Posted on 9/9/17 at 10:27 am to Sidicous
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Their defense is that they were protecting the public infrastructure and you should not have burned your own house down.
That would lose in court. If it is legal for me to remain in my house and the city has turned off my electricity a reasonable person would use the alternative of candles.
Trying to coerce me to leave does not protect any public infrastructure.
The accident with the dog is not foreseeable and is caused by the arbitrary action of the city to deny me a service that I have already paid for. Try again.
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