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Water is not wet!
Holy fuck, sorry to hear. Not really sure what to say other than i hope that the insurance stuff goes smoothly.
I'd still say it was courageous of you in how you lead yourself and your parents during such a surreal fire experience. I'd probably panic at least from taking the initiative under those circumstances with the way you described that drive.Pristine_Condition said:I'm not trying to sound like a hero. I don't think it was courage. I think it was just me thinking, "I'd have a lot better chance of ditching the car and running from the fire if this road is blocked than my mom," combined with the desire not to see my mother who I actually do love more than my life burn up in a fire, combined with the practical fact that I had to go there anyway...it was the only way out.
It was just one of those things that had to be done.
Wads said:He could be back in Texas trying to do his job as Governor? Arranging service for the people affected by the fires... you know, his current job.
Casp0r said:Question ...
Can you not just get a chain saw and cut down every tree within 20 meters of your house and drag them away?
Is it possible to make like a buffer zone? Or something?
Dr. Pangloss said:Not to make light of your situation Pristine, and I hope you recover, but it's not really the Austin fire chief's job to take care of homes out in the boonies. Usually the city has a contract worked out with county fire departments to coordinate activities. Also, if you are far out enough you might not have a city water connection and are reliant on well water. City fire trucks might not have the necessary equipment if they need a hydrant to connect to, and you all are running on your own wells. Sounds like you live in a pretty remote spot that was missed by emergency services. Should be more mad at your county fire department. My own county has about 10 of them and has only 250,000 residents and with 200,000 of those in the city itself with its separate fire district. Hope things work out for you.
Jintor said:Did the State Gov seriously not issue alerts and stuff though?