Hurricane Ike Pics

Eric Frei · 2nd October 2008, 09:18 AM

Galbee emailed me this 5.7mb ppt (power point) file with 71 pics of the devastation caused in USA by hurricane Ike.

http://www.treeworld.info/manualuplo...e_ike_pics.ppt

Victor Lindsay · 2nd October 2008, 10:24 AM

Houses must only be two feet above sea level. Wood frame houses that close to the gulf, bad news. Tx needs to revamp its building codes. The only house left standing was modified to take a cat 5. It's all in how they are constructed. Sad

Did you notice all the tree comp lined up?

Eric Frei · 2nd October 2008, 07:59 PM

Like who in USA doesn't own a bucket truck!

Jeff Darby · 2nd October 2008, 08:12 PM

I'm so glad I live in Australia...Pure carnage! and the look on that womens face, Terror.

I feel sorry for the people that has to live with this.

kimtree · 3rd October 2008, 12:20 AM

Must have been terrifiing to anyone who didnt evacuate,youd be gutted if your home survived the floods and winds only to burn down

TreeSpecialist · 3rd October 2008, 03:52 AM

A good bit of Galveston had homes on grade which were 8 to 12 feet above sea level.

Most of the Bolivar Peninsula had houses on stilts (pilings) and the houses started at 12 to 14 feet above grade putting the houses about 16 to 20 feet above sea level.

When Ike came ashore, it brought with it a storm surge of 20 to 27 feet above sea level.

Approximately 40 people are still missing as the cadaver dogs search the island. A couple of lucky residents rode the surge 14 miles inland and were rescued 16 and 36 hours later clinging to debris in east Galveston Bay.

The bucket trucks in the pictures were from 10 or 12 utility line clearance companies (Asplundh, Davey, Bartlettt, Trees Inc., etc.) that came from all points around the US - some of them traveling over 1,000 miles.

Electricity still is out for several hundred thousand folks. Poles, lines, transformers, even sub stations were destroyed. The cost to the electric infrastructure is in the billions. Cleanup crews are sleeping in tents under mosquito netting as the local hotels have no electricity or water until the power comes back on.

The set backs from the water were at 150 feet. The thinking is now that they need to be 300 feet back from the water.

I nearly bought some land down there a few years ago and am glad I didn't now.

It's doubtful that Bolivar Peninsula will ever be built back.

Garry Brockley · 3rd October 2008, 04:13 AM

Ive been in some serious situations with the guy who sent me those photos and he doesnt shock easily, it really effected him emotionally, the devastation and suffering seen at first hand i really feel for these people its like a sunami went through that island.

2nd October 2008, 09:18 AM	#1
Eric Frei Admin - Razor sharp and independent 2 X Diploma Level 5 qualified arborist Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 12,820	Hurricane Ike Pics Galbee emailed me this 5.7mb ppt (power point) file with 71 pics of the devastation caused in USA by hurricane Ike. http://www.treeworld.info/manualuplo...e_ike_pics.ppt __________________ Protect your rights to work - Join Australian Tree Association My businesses:- Qualified Brisbane Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding Brisbane \| Brisbane - Gold Coast Consulting Arborist

2nd October 2008, 10:24 AM	#2
Victor Lindsay Mature tree Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Earth Posts: 421	Re: Hurricane Ike Pics Houses must only be two feet above sea level. Wood frame houses that close to the gulf, bad news. Tx needs to revamp its building codes. The only house left standing was modified to take a cat 5. It's all in how they are constructed. Sad Did you notice all the tree comp lined up?

2nd October 2008, 07:59 PM	#3
Eric Frei Admin - Razor sharp and independent 2 X Diploma Level 5 qualified arborist Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 12,820	Re: Hurricane Ike Pics Like who in USA doesn't own a bucket truck! __________________ Protect your rights to work - Join Australian Tree Association My businesses:- Qualified Brisbane Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding Brisbane \| Brisbane - Gold Coast Consulting Arborist

2nd October 2008, 08:12 PM	#4
Jeff Darby Moderator - Previously known as JayD Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: TreeWorld, Sydney Australia Posts: 2,031	Re: Hurricane Ike Pics I'm so glad I live in Australia...Pure carnage! and the look on that womens face, Terror. I feel sorry for the people that has to live with this. __________________ Member: Australian Tree Association Join the Australian Tree Association...Have your voice heard ! Arboriculture, A life long study for some, a passing phase for others © Jeffrey J Darby 2011

3rd October 2008, 12:20 AM	#5
kimtree Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: May 2007 Location: Kununurra WA Posts: 124	Re: Hurricane Ike Pics Must have been terrifiing to anyone who didnt evacuate,youd be gutted if your home survived the floods and winds only to burn down

3rd October 2008, 03:52 AM	#6
TreeSpecialist Mature tree Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 373	Re: Hurricane Ike Pics A good bit of Galveston had homes on grade which were 8 to 12 feet above sea level. Most of the Bolivar Peninsula had houses on stilts (pilings) and the houses started at 12 to 14 feet above grade putting the houses about 16 to 20 feet above sea level. When Ike came ashore, it brought with it a storm surge of 20 to 27 feet above sea level. Approximately 40 people are still missing as the cadaver dogs search the island. A couple of lucky residents rode the surge 14 miles inland and were rescued 16 and 36 hours later clinging to debris in east Galveston Bay. The bucket trucks in the pictures were from 10 or 12 utility line clearance companies (Asplundh, Davey, Bartlettt, Trees Inc., etc.) that came from all points around the US - some of them traveling over 1,000 miles. Electricity still is out for several hundred thousand folks. Poles, lines, transformers, even sub stations were destroyed. The cost to the electric infrastructure is in the billions. Cleanup crews are sleeping in tents under mosquito netting as the local hotels have no electricity or water until the power comes back on. The set backs from the water were at 150 feet. The thinking is now that they need to be 300 feet back from the water. I nearly bought some land down there a few years ago and am glad I didn't now. It's doubtful that Bolivar Peninsula will ever be built back. __________________

3rd October 2008, 04:13 AM	#7
Garry Brockley Bayside Tree Care Brisbane Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Brisbane Aus Posts: 1,649	Re: Hurricane Ike Pics Ive been in some serious situations with the guy who sent me those photos and he doesnt shock easily, it really effected him emotionally, the devastation and suffering seen at first hand i really feel for these people its like a sunami went through that island. __________________ My business:- Brisbane Bayside Tree Care

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