More than just Mustangs in Lubbock this weekend

[RGV Pony]

according to msnbc.com:

As many as 1,000 evacuees were expected to begin arriving as early as Wednesday morning in Lubbock, in the northwest corner of the state, after Gov. Rick Perry declared emergencies in 88 counties and placed 7,500 National Guard troops on alert.

They were expected to overflow the capacity of the city’s Coliseum, which was set up as an evacuation center. Officials put out a call for volunteers to help with the flow of evacuees and were planning to set up a second location in the city’s Civic Center, said Kevin Overstreet, Lubbock’s emergency management director.

[SMUfiji43]

I think I'd rather stay in the path of the hurricane than set foot in Lubbock. *shudders*

[CalallenStang]

Give them free tickets to the game, dress them in blue, and tell them that in return for shelter, they have to root for the Ponies.

[mrydel]

Right now I am just a little worried about landing in Austin in 70 MPH winds on Saturday.

However it would be interesting to see if Colt McCoy or Casey [deleted] can throw a 100 hail mary if necessary if the winds are that strong.

[mr. pony]

That game ain't happening. Probably rescheduled for 9/27.

[smupony94]

Is it possible to make Lubbock worse like this?



Colleges Clean Up Dangerous Trash Left By Gustav Evacuees

BOAZ, Ala. (WAAY) -- Cleanup crews at some Tennessee Valley colleges have warned students and staff about potential health risks at their gyms after hundreds of evacuees came to north Alabama to escape Hurricane Gustav.

With old food, used toiletries, dirty blankets, the gymnasium at Snead State Community College was trashed Tuesday. About 300 hurricane evacuees had called the home for four days last week.

Within 10 minutes of arriving at the facility, school officials asked WAAY-31 News to leave. However, during the brief time the reporter was there, a syringe, a condom and used underwear were plainly visible.

School officials said that when the evacuees heard they were leaving, they left behind a big mess.

"There's just a lot to consider with the cleanup," said Snead State spokeswoman Shelley Smith. "We want to take everything into consideration. That's why we've brought in professionals that've done this before."

Tuberculosis, staph infections and hepatitis are just some of the health diseases that may be lurking inside the gym. Megan Reynolds is on the women's basketball team, which will condition outside and not on their home court for the next few days.

"It's affecting all of the college athletes," Reynolds said. "Because volleyball is practicing at a high school, they have to drive 45 miles. We're practicing in a smaller gym, so we can't really run. And the guys are practicing wherever they can."

The moves are just a temporary solution until the gym is all cleaned up. But looking around on Tuesday, it won't be easy.

Snead State isn't alone. There are reports of similar problems at other Alabama colleges as well.

It will cost about $20,000 to clean up the Snead State gymnasium. School officials said the Federal Emergency Management Agency will foot the bill.

[smupony94]

Right now I am just a little worried about landing in Austin in 70 MPH winds on Saturday.

However it would be interesting to see if Colt McCoy or Casey [deleted] can throw a 100 hail mary if necessary if the winds are that strong.

I am having a hurricane party and you are invited. Austin won't be hit until noon-ish Saturday

[mrydel]

Right now I am just a little worried about landing in Austin in 70 MPH winds on Saturday.

However it would be interesting to see if Colt McCoy or Casey [deleted] can throw a 100 hail mary if necessary if the winds are that strong.

I am having a hurricane party and you are invited. Austin won't be hit until noon-ish Saturday

I am supposed to land in Austin at 2:30. I hope the pilot knows how to play the wind.

[smupony94]

Right now I am just a little worried about landing in Austin in 70 MPH winds on Saturday.

However it would be interesting to see if Colt McCoy or Casey [deleted] can throw a 100 hail mary if necessary if the winds are that strong.

I am having a hurricane party and you are invited. Austin won't be hit until noon-ish Saturday

I am supposed to land in Austin at 2:30. I hope the pilot knows how to play the wind.

If it's Southwest you are all good. Austin has extra long runways since it is a former air force base

[mrydel]

Right now I am just a little worried about landing in Austin in 70 MPH winds on Saturday.

However it would be interesting to see if Colt McCoy or Casey [deleted] can throw a 100 hail mary if necessary if the winds are that strong.

I am having a hurricane party and you are invited. Austin won't be hit until noon-ish Saturday

I am supposed to land in Austin at 2:30. I hope the pilot knows how to play the wind.

If it's Southwest you are all good. Austin has extra long runways since it is a former air force base

I do not think I need extra long, I think I will need extra wide.

[smupony94]

Right now I am just a little worried about landing in Austin in 70 MPH winds on Saturday.

However it would be interesting to see if Colt McCoy or Casey [deleted] can throw a 100 hail mary if necessary if the winds are that strong.

I am having a hurricane party and you are invited. Austin won't be hit until noon-ish Saturday

I am supposed to land in Austin at 2:30. I hope the pilot knows how to play the wind.

If it's Southwest you are all good. Austin has extra long runways since it is a former air force base

I do not think I need extra long, I think I will need extra wide.

TWSS

[couch 'em]

Is it possible to make Lubbock worse like this?



Colleges Clean Up Dangerous Trash Left By Gustav Evacuees

I was going to ask why the government keeps paying to transport these people in and out of new orleans....... but now I realize that it keeps them from resettling in Dallas, and that's a good thing.

[mrydel]

Well played.

[smupony94]

Is it possible to make Lubbock worse like this?



Colleges Clean Up Dangerous Trash Left By Gustav Evacuees

I was going to ask why the government keeps paying to transport these people in and out of new orleans....... but now I realize that it keeps them from resettling in Dallas, and that's a good thing.

Houston told them not to come - good for them