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[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Might be leaving for awhile (update)(confirmed, I leaving)

Posted: 8/31/2005 5:01:07 PM EDT

Well after talking around with some techs today, they might be sending 40 of us from the surrounding area to go to Mississippi, Alabama, and Louisanna for telephone work. I am a cable repairman for Bellsouth and looks like they are going to send us there for a 12 to 18 months. I havent heard anything official yet, but it looks likely.

But on the up side, Probally make some real sweet money.

Posted: 8/31/2005 5:53:32 PM EDT

[#1]

Mad, call your doc before you go and make sure you are up to date on your tetanus and other shots/boosters. DO NOT go down there until you do this. This goes for all responders.

Also, get some Purell hand cleaner and pack it with you at all times. DO NOT eat unless you either wash your hands or clean the shit out of them with Purell. There are some nasty diseases that are gonna break out and you need to be prepared.

Posted: 8/31/2005 6:51:24 PM EDT

[#2]

I have been to the doc for other reasons of lately, but my Tetnis is up to date. I have a real good hand cleaner the company supplies. It will be nasty down there, I dont know for sure if I will be going. But if it comes down to forcing people to go, Im on the bottom of the senority list.

Posted: 8/31/2005 7:16:52 PM EDT

[#3]

I second ReelDoc on the cleanliness issue.
With human and animal decomposition accelerating as time goes on, anything touched by water may be a nasty germ carrier.

Posted: 9/1/2005 1:40:26 AM EDT

[#4]

Mad, handcleaners like GoJo won't do the job. You need need a true germicidal handcleaner like Purell, etc.

Posted: 9/1/2005 5:25:20 AM EDT

[#5]

If you do have to go - watch your six!

Posted: 9/1/2005 6:59:39 AM EDT

[#6]

Will,

IM sent. It's all true. Massive suction.

Posted: 9/1/2005 7:10:40 AM EDT

[#7]

you guys be real careful if you go and take care of yourselves.

dittos on the sanitizer and updated shots. also, i would not eat anything from anyone that did not come out of a prepared water tight package! take alcohol wipes, etc. as well.

let us know if there is anything we can do around here to hold the fort down while your gone.

Posted: 9/1/2005 7:34:21 AM EDT

[#8]

Quoted:

let us know if there is anything we can do around here to hold the fort down while your gone.

machaira, you read my feeble mind! That was part of the IM I sent. If he goes, I'll be running a thread titled something like "MadMardigan needs this", and I'll make the arrangements to get the stuff to him. MM is good people, and we should take care of him.

He's way too young to not appreciate what it's like to get old, fat, and slow.

Tim

Posted: 9/1/2005 11:32:32 AM EDT

[#9]

yep, i can relate to the old fat and slow part.

tough growing up to be an old fart!

thanks for keeping us posted, threefitty.

Posted: 9/1/2005 3:37:51 PM EDT

[#10]

Yep, I'm getting too long in the tooth also. Will be 51 tomorrow. I guess disaster response is becoming a young man's game but I a still have the urge.

Posted: 9/1/2005 4:19:17 PM EDT

[#11]

Im getting up there in the years too, I will be 25 on the 25th

My boss is on vacation for a few days, so we have to wait for him to get back to find out more of the situation on people being sent. They will be sending 40 from the Charlotte Region to help out, so if they dont have anyone that wants to go, it will come down people like me with out the senority.

Posted: 9/7/2005 4:53:10 PM EDT

[#12]

I find out tomorrow if I will be leaving on Saturday to go to Biloxi MS

I said yes when the asked for people wanting to go, found out its for the Southwest District and they are only taking 4 Facility Tech (thats me) and 10 Service Techs for the first wave. If I do get picked, I will be there till the end of Dec. Probally add about 25k to my pay for that time.

But the living conditions are MREs and Tents.

So I will let you all know tomorrow whats up.

Posted: 9/7/2005 5:20:57 PM EDT

[#13]

If you go, best of luck to you. And I'm up for giving a hand back here. One thing I'm good at is getting my hands on toothbrushes, paste, etc. My class is putting together a load of said items to send there.

Posted: 9/7/2005 5:25:42 PM EDT

[#14]

MM If you go and you need anything, say the word bro.

Posted: 9/7/2005 5:32:24 PM EDT

[#15]

Mad, if you go, under no circumstances drink any of the water, or tea/coffee or ice made with local water.

Don't eat anything that doesn't come from a can.

Brush your teeth and rinse with bottled water.

If you get any type of wound, take care of it IMMEDIATELY with an antiseptic and then bandage the hell out of it.

Posted: 9/8/2005 6:33:36 AM EDT

[#16]

Got the call this morning, going to Charlotte for my shots.

Posted: 9/8/2005 7:56:44 AM EDT

[#17]

Come back soon and safe!!!

Posted: 9/8/2005 10:17:27 AM EDT

[#18]

Looks like I will be leaving on Saturday, had my shots, and now I have to pack. Once I get settled in, I will be sure to post and give updates to where I am and if I might need something. Hopefully we all can get together after I get back and have a fun day

Posted: 9/8/2005 2:46:03 PM EDT

[#19]

Be safe and watch your six. If you need anything let us know.

Posted: 9/8/2005 2:59:43 PM EDT

[#20]

Quoted:
Be safe and watch your six. If you need anything let us know.

What he said.

Posted: 9/8/2005 6:31:40 PM EDT

[#21]

Best of luck MM and take care of yourself. I'll watch this thread to see if there's anything I can do to help.

-yj

Posted: 9/9/2005 4:59:22 AM EDT

[#22]

Repeating myself but....
Take care of yourself man, Be careful and get back safe.

If you need anything I think the Carolina crew can take care of ya.
W50G

Posted: 9/9/2005 1:00:55 PM EDT

[#23]

I will be living in Tent City, Gulfport, MS till a hotel can be found for all of us. Probally 2 weeks max, it is the air force tents with AC. We will be working in groups at all times, never alone. So wish me luck, this will be last post for awhile, till I can get in a hotel.

Posted: 9/11/2005 1:01:58 AM EDT

[#24]

A good pair of waders might come in handy too.

Posted: 9/11/2005 2:24:34 AM EDT

[#25]

I echo everyone else ,stay safe, and give a shout if you need anything!

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