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Katrina and Meridian
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DCLegal
Rhino Pilot Wife
I have been talking with Fly Navy(as he is in Meridian) and reading about the area's current situation as best as possible. Here is what I have gathered thus far from those two resources:
1) Power - In initial assessments about 70% of Mississippi Power Co. customers had lost power as of Tuesday, August 30. However, of those they were able to get some of those in Meridian back online, mostly hospitals, hotels, etc. They are estimating that it will take "quite a few days" to get Meridian completely back online. However, Meridian is lucky because today and in the coming days they are to get assistance from 1000(today) to 5000 additional workers from TN, AL, etc. to help rebuild the system and get power back online.
2) Phone Service and Cell Reception - Fly Navy did not have phone service yesterday but they restored it last night. Cell reception has been spotty.
3) Damage - From what I understand the most damage in Meridian was from downed trees and tree branches. Fly Navy's house was spared as were some of his neighbors. Many streets have been difficult or impossible to pass due to these downed trees, branches and power lines. Buildings sustained some sign damage and a few blown out windows.
4) NAS Meridian - I watched a video from WTOK news in Meridian that flashed openings and closures at the bottom of the screen. One said: NTTC(i think?) Instructors were to report to NAS Meridian today Wednesday, August 31 at 0700. Other then that I have not heard any updated news on it.
5) Airports - Meridian Airport was open yesterday as Fly Navy told me T-45s were landing there. Jackson Airport opened today at 0900 CT and began flights to and from the airport.
Here are some links for local area info:
Mississippi Power Co.
Meridian Star
Jackson's Clarion Ledger
WTOK News
I am sure I will talk to Fly Navy again tonight (I am going to Meridian tomorrow via Jackson). I will update this thread with any new info I hear from him. Hope this helps.
1) Power - In initial assessments about 70% of Mississippi Power Co. customers had lost power as of Tuesday, August 30. However, of those they were able to get some of those in Meridian back online, mostly hospitals, hotels, etc. They are estimating that it will take "quite a few days" to get Meridian completely back online. However, Meridian is lucky because today and in the coming days they are to get assistance from 1000(today) to 5000 additional workers from TN, AL, etc. to help rebuild the system and get power back online.
2) Phone Service and Cell Reception - Fly Navy did not have phone service yesterday but they restored it last night. Cell reception has been spotty.
3) Damage - From what I understand the most damage in Meridian was from downed trees and tree branches. Fly Navy's house was spared as were some of his neighbors. Many streets have been difficult or impossible to pass due to these downed trees, branches and power lines. Buildings sustained some sign damage and a few blown out windows.
4) NAS Meridian - I watched a video from WTOK news in Meridian that flashed openings and closures at the bottom of the screen. One said: NTTC(i think?) Instructors were to report to NAS Meridian today Wednesday, August 31 at 0700. Other then that I have not heard any updated news on it.
5) Airports - Meridian Airport was open yesterday as Fly Navy told me T-45s were landing there. Jackson Airport opened today at 0900 CT and began flights to and from the airport.
Here are some links for local area info:
Mississippi Power Co.
Meridian Star
Jackson's Clarion Ledger
WTOK News
I am sure I will talk to Fly Navy again tonight (I am going to Meridian tomorrow via Jackson). I will update this thread with any new info I hear from him. Hope this helps.
DC Legal and Mefesto thanks for the updates. I've been trying to call some buds up there in Meridian and cannot get through to anyone. i've tried every number I have for the base and nothing is going through. I did talk to one of my buds today who left Meridian on leave, he could not get cell phone service until he was in TN. He gave me enough of an update on the squadrons and flight ops to answer some of the questions that I had. DC Legal, if you could post more info when you can that would help a lot. Thanks again guys.
Semper
Semper
Hey all,
DC Legal pretty much hit everything. I was supposed to class up on Monday (hahaha). I left Meridian yesterday, and at the time I left, pwr had been restored to part of the downtown area and Frontage Road. Walllmart is open (AND BUSY!!!) and gas is hit or miss. I waited on line at 2 gas stations only to get to the pump and find out all the gas ran out. I think its still getting trucked in.
The last word I heard for the squadrons was to be back Tues morning (VT-9). I don't know how official it is but my buddy told me that this was broadcast over the radio so if you can confirm it with another source that would probably be best. I still cannont get through to the squadron and figure their phones won't be up for another few days.
Hope everyone is doing as well as can be expected!
Be safe,
-Spin
DC Legal pretty much hit everything. I was supposed to class up on Monday (hahaha). I left Meridian yesterday, and at the time I left, pwr had been restored to part of the downtown area and Frontage Road. Walllmart is open (AND BUSY!!!) and gas is hit or miss. I waited on line at 2 gas stations only to get to the pump and find out all the gas ran out. I think its still getting trucked in.
The last word I heard for the squadrons was to be back Tues morning (VT-9). I don't know how official it is but my buddy told me that this was broadcast over the radio so if you can confirm it with another source that would probably be best. I still cannont get through to the squadron and figure their phones won't be up for another few days.
Hope everyone is doing as well as can be expected!
Be safe,
-Spin
Maybe they will move part of the operations out of Bravo Field if it wasn't hit too hard. Talked with COS yesterday, sounds like they will be doing their best to get things up and running in the near future.
Coming from both services now, I can't even imagine looking at a Goshawk or better yet a COD in the area of a C-17. You could pack half of VT-9 or 7 in the back end of one of those beasts. Not to mention that they could land with max capacity on the short runway there with no problem. That was an awesome sight to see watching a 500,000 lb aircraft land on that short of a runway.
Coming from both services now, I can't even imagine looking at a Goshawk or better yet a COD in the area of a C-17. You could pack half of VT-9 or 7 in the back end of one of those beasts. Not to mention that they could land with max capacity on the short runway there with no problem. That was an awesome sight to see watching a 500,000 lb aircraft land on that short of a runway.
LSUMarine
Lay off me! I'm starving!
I live in Northwoods Place. I walked over to the Woodlands today and they are fine, hardly a shingle missing. Can't say the same for NP though. Alot of the building sustained fairly serious damage when the fake chimneys blew off. If you read through my old posts, it's no secret that I don't like this place. Adding another straw to the pile, management hasn't shown their face here all week. Power has been on for two days now yet the office is still locked up tight.