How can an experienced arborist help with the damage down south from the hurricane?
storm chaseing??
- Thread starter enchantedtreez
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- Location
- Charleston, SC
it helps to have a good plan that you probably will not stick to, definately have a good guy with you and plan to work, work, and work some more. oh yeah when you get done working , work more. i am wondering if there are a few good men out looking to go down? second thought would be about Southern Chapters annual conference it was(or is)in Biloxi, MS, any contacts there to help our brothers and sisters there?
skew
New member
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- scenic Skew Gardens
Gentlemen: It is my understanding that there are actually corpes floating around that are not a priority right now. My Aunt lives in Kenner just out side of Big Easy and they ca'nt even go home.
I'm guessing the tree work isn't going to start in earnest for several weeks.
I'm guessing the tree work isn't going to start in earnest for several weeks.
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- Home of the New Jersey Devils
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*** MEMBER ALERT***
Our thoughts go out to all individuals who have been affected by Hurricane Katrina. Working together, we can all be part of the rebuilding process.
If your company needs professional crews to help clean up the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina or if your company has resources (crews and equipment) available to assist in the clean up efforts, TCIA would like to assist in making connections.
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Since many of our member companies in southern states may soon be inundated with hurricane-generated tree care work, TCIA is offering networking assistance to unite willing & able companies outside the affected regions with tree care companies seeking help. The magnitude of Hurricane Katrina and the trail of destruction left behind from this hurricane will spark dozens of calls from TCIA members who want to assist in the storm damage clean-up.
The FASTEST way to begin helping is to utilize your printed TCIA Member Directory or the online zip code-search to contact TCIA members in the affected and outlying areas. By doing so, you will have a better opportunity to offer your services in the clean-up process in a timely manner. TCIA strongly urges members who are offering assistance to make contact and coordinate ahead of time with companies in affected regions, before traveling to the area on their own.
The Tree Care Industry Association also currently maintains a list of members who are ready and willing to help in the clean-up efforts after severe storms such as Katrina. To add your company’s name to this list, please call our office at 1-800-733-2622 and be prepared to provide the following information:
1. Company Name
2. Contact Name
3. Office and/or cell phone #
4. How many workers in your crew
5. Where you are willing to travel to assist in cleanup
6. What equipment you have available
Warm Regards,
TCIA - Voice of the Tree Care Industry!
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*** MEMBER ALERT***
Our thoughts go out to all individuals who have been affected by Hurricane Katrina. Working together, we can all be part of the rebuilding process.
If your company needs professional crews to help clean up the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina or if your company has resources (crews and equipment) available to assist in the clean up efforts, TCIA would like to assist in making connections.
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Since many of our member companies in southern states may soon be inundated with hurricane-generated tree care work, TCIA is offering networking assistance to unite willing & able companies outside the affected regions with tree care companies seeking help. The magnitude of Hurricane Katrina and the trail of destruction left behind from this hurricane will spark dozens of calls from TCIA members who want to assist in the storm damage clean-up.
The FASTEST way to begin helping is to utilize your printed TCIA Member Directory or the online zip code-search to contact TCIA members in the affected and outlying areas. By doing so, you will have a better opportunity to offer your services in the clean-up process in a timely manner. TCIA strongly urges members who are offering assistance to make contact and coordinate ahead of time with companies in affected regions, before traveling to the area on their own.
The Tree Care Industry Association also currently maintains a list of members who are ready and willing to help in the clean-up efforts after severe storms such as Katrina. To add your company’s name to this list, please call our office at 1-800-733-2622 and be prepared to provide the following information:
1. Company Name
2. Contact Name
3. Office and/or cell phone #
4. How many workers in your crew
5. Where you are willing to travel to assist in cleanup
6. What equipment you have available
Warm Regards,
TCIA - Voice of the Tree Care Industry!
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Gentlemen: It is my understanding that there are actually corpes floating around that are not a priority right now. My Aunt lives in Kenner just out side of Big Easy and they ca'nt even go home.
I'm guessing the tree work isn't going to start in earnest for several weeks.
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I worked Hurricane Andrew in 1992. Our church formed a Disaster Relief Team...we spent several days amassing supplies before we left. We spent a week on site working in the Miami/Homestead area.
It is important to not become part of the problem. Many folks show up too early in a relief effort and are not prepared to take care of themselves. You must have your own food, water, shelter, first aid supplies, be prepared to handle your own evac/casualty packaging if someone is injured.
Determine where medical, law enforcement, supply centers are before you go or as soon as you arrive. We were transported to a military/supply center shortly after arriving to receive shots…it’s better to get them before you go.
A good GPS and good maps are important...we found that street signs were all gone…that makes navigating real interesting when the buildings, landmarks and street signs are missing.
We mainly did cleanup/recovery/supply delivery to remote sites…I only used my tree gear to set a power line on a pole so that our generator could supply the house we were in.
Linking up with or being a part of an officially approved group will take care of a lot of logistical problems.
Gentlemen: It is my understanding that there are actually corpes floating around that are not a priority right now. My Aunt lives in Kenner just out side of Big Easy and they ca'nt even go home.
I'm guessing the tree work isn't going to start in earnest for several weeks.
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I worked Hurricane Andrew in 1992. Our church formed a Disaster Relief Team...we spent several days amassing supplies before we left. We spent a week on site working in the Miami/Homestead area.
It is important to not become part of the problem. Many folks show up too early in a relief effort and are not prepared to take care of themselves. You must have your own food, water, shelter, first aid supplies, be prepared to handle your own evac/casualty packaging if someone is injured.
Determine where medical, law enforcement, supply centers are before you go or as soon as you arrive. We were transported to a military/supply center shortly after arriving to receive shots…it’s better to get them before you go.
A good GPS and good maps are important...we found that street signs were all gone…that makes navigating real interesting when the buildings, landmarks and street signs are missing.
We mainly did cleanup/recovery/supply delivery to remote sites…I only used my tree gear to set a power line on a pole so that our generator could supply the house we were in.
Linking up with or being a part of an officially approved group will take care of a lot of logistical problems.
guymayor
Branched out member
- Location
- East US, Earth
I worked Andrew 2-3 weeks, between a public garden and neighborhoods, all tree work. Worked Hugo, Jean, Isabel etc. and lived Fran as that hit one me head on. I'll chase Katrina this winter, looking for damaged trees that were not butchered in the post-storm panic.
- Location
- Charleston, SC
this storm Katrina is like no other storm in our generation and really truly should not be treated like one. be very prepared if you do decide to help or volunteer, you can easily become one that needs help. a fellow tree company left to go storm chasing and is now without food, water, or fuel...stranded. this networking of fellow tree specialist is a great plan. i hope the combined efforts can help our friends down south.
I left a message with TCIA tonight offering my help with companies or crews that need the extra help. If any of you out there are putting a crew together or have one and need a hand let me know. I would like to see the trade I love give back some strength and safety to an area in great need. From the looks of things in the new, there is alot as Arborist that we can offer when the time comes.
Hope to help
Enchantedtreez@aol
Hope to help
Enchantedtreez@aol
I have never chased a storm or anything so it is kind of new to me. I know I can't make it down there but I am really curious now from hearing alot of people talking about it. Could someone fill me in as to when you get there how do you get work. Do you just drive around saying hey you want that tree out or that tree cleaned up? And who pays you is it the homeoner that pays or is there some sort of government agency that pays you guys, or do you guys simply just go to help out for free?
Well I have talked to guys from my company and I would really consider heading sout to help in the disaster relief efforts. Who do I contact to get down there and find out what I need to do? I have put my name on the TCIA list but she said no one has called yet needing help. So anyone got any suggestions on what I can do? Thanks everyone.
I want to help. I was layed off tues. by a failing upstart company (bad move on my part). No kids, no mortgage, I am a Connecticut liscenced arborist, I climb, I have a few saws, climbing gear, rigging gear, and LOTS of spare chains for my 385. I already carry my own liab policy although I am looking to go down with an outfit with a FEMA contract, workers comp., and safe and healthy accomodations.
I am eager to help and readily available. Private message me if you are interested or have suggestions. I have not registered with TCIA as I am not a company, should I?
I want to get my country men and country up and rolling again! We are Americans and I would expect nothing less. Our profession is key in accomplishing this.
Thanks,
Trevor
I am eager to help and readily available. Private message me if you are interested or have suggestions. I have not registered with TCIA as I am not a company, should I?
I want to get my country men and country up and rolling again! We are Americans and I would expect nothing less. Our profession is key in accomplishing this.
Thanks,
Trevor
guymayor
Branched out member
- Location
- East US, Earth
Don't go unless you are entirely self-contained. This is a note from a guy who runs--ran--a tree sevice in New Orleans. I'd written him before the storm, offering help:
"We'll talk....right now, I'm ensconced in Baton Rouge with my in-laws. All we have is a little money a couple of changes of clothes and our kids. F the rest. I leave behind a nice home, business and don't really give a s right now. Want to move on. I hear there is total devastation at my place. All the big trees in front are windthrown. No flooding. Maybe somebody is looking after the house and all the tree stuff - I don't know. Police shot 5 looters in my area last night and left their bodies to rot in the street. With night vision goggles, it's open season on looters at night. Power will be out for 2 months or more . No point in going home. I predicted this mess, and now predict the death of 150,000 large trees from slatwater damage. Who's going to pay the bill?"
Anyone know how to flush/buffer/treat this kind of salt damage?
"We'll talk....right now, I'm ensconced in Baton Rouge with my in-laws. All we have is a little money a couple of changes of clothes and our kids. F the rest. I leave behind a nice home, business and don't really give a s right now. Want to move on. I hear there is total devastation at my place. All the big trees in front are windthrown. No flooding. Maybe somebody is looking after the house and all the tree stuff - I don't know. Police shot 5 looters in my area last night and left their bodies to rot in the street. With night vision goggles, it's open season on looters at night. Power will be out for 2 months or more . No point in going home. I predicted this mess, and now predict the death of 150,000 large trees from slatwater damage. Who's going to pay the bill?"
Anyone know how to flush/buffer/treat this kind of salt damage?
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- Netherlands
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Anyone know how to flush/buffer/treat this kind of salt damage?
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I dont think there is a solution. In 1953 we had a great floodige here and all older trees that stood in salt water died. Just the ones on the dikes or on high ground survived.
We are still trying to 'resque' a beech tree that is supposedly given 'salt' water in a very hot year two years back. We had a watering system placed and let it run continuely to spool the soil. I just imagine that all ground life is just dead, dehydrated, and that for sure makes recovery difficult. We did inject mycorrs etc but still no reasonable effect to see in the decline of that tree.
Anyone know how to flush/buffer/treat this kind of salt damage?
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I dont think there is a solution. In 1953 we had a great floodige here and all older trees that stood in salt water died. Just the ones on the dikes or on high ground survived.
We are still trying to 'resque' a beech tree that is supposedly given 'salt' water in a very hot year two years back. We had a watering system placed and let it run continuely to spool the soil. I just imagine that all ground life is just dead, dehydrated, and that for sure makes recovery difficult. We did inject mycorrs etc but still no reasonable effect to see in the decline of that tree.
i haven't been online recently, but has anyone heard from MasterBlaster? doesn't he live down in that area? maybe some of us could hook up with him?!
KentuckySawyer
Participating member
- Location
- Louisville
It looks like the Blaster's fingers are working. Just scroll up.
- Location
- New Orleans, LA
Guys,
We were devistated by Katrina here.
It's been hell, but thank God my home was OK since we live against the Ms.River which is higher than most other areas. I had some damage but everything outside this and a few other communities is like a war zone.We had to flee very quickly. My four kids were petrified and it was very devistating to see the whole city nearly wiped out. People don't realize the devistation. A whole major city almost gone overnight! Millions fled and now without jobs,
etc.
We finally came back Wed. night to check on our property and they were forcing everyone to leave again on Thurs., except those who could live on their own for two weeks, and fortunately our electricity came back Thurs. and then were able to stay. We don't have clean (drinkable)water yet but they say in a few days. Never realized how important clean water is! It's also very hot here now and
there is a curfew under strict military and police guard especially after 7pm.
Otherwise at least we are safe.
Businesses are encouraged now to re-open tomorrow (Monday) 9-12-05, so if anyone is interested in helping with cleanup it is now possible. I also saw a few big tree companies rolling in already which confirms their approval. I am without a job now and can help anyone who may be interested in coming by guiding them around to keep them safe and in return if they would graciously allow me to work for them also. I have gear and am ready.
Please pray for us down here. This was bigger than 911 in devisatation and loss of life.
Your brother in the trees,
Charlie Brown.
We were devistated by Katrina here.
It's been hell, but thank God my home was OK since we live against the Ms.River which is higher than most other areas. I had some damage but everything outside this and a few other communities is like a war zone.We had to flee very quickly. My four kids were petrified and it was very devistating to see the whole city nearly wiped out. People don't realize the devistation. A whole major city almost gone overnight! Millions fled and now without jobs,
etc.
We finally came back Wed. night to check on our property and they were forcing everyone to leave again on Thurs., except those who could live on their own for two weeks, and fortunately our electricity came back Thurs. and then were able to stay. We don't have clean (drinkable)water yet but they say in a few days. Never realized how important clean water is! It's also very hot here now and
there is a curfew under strict military and police guard especially after 7pm.
Otherwise at least we are safe.
Businesses are encouraged now to re-open tomorrow (Monday) 9-12-05, so if anyone is interested in helping with cleanup it is now possible. I also saw a few big tree companies rolling in already which confirms their approval. I am without a job now and can help anyone who may be interested in coming by guiding them around to keep them safe and in return if they would graciously allow me to work for them also. I have gear and am ready.
Please pray for us down here. This was bigger than 911 in devisatation and loss of life.
Your brother in the trees,
Charlie Brown.
- Location
- New Orleans, LA
Thanks so much guys.
With the grace of God and the help of good brothers like you, we'll get back to some normality soon. Everybody here is working together and hard. Funny how disasters bring us all closer together.
In the meantime, just gotta find some work. Any ideas let me know.
Charlie.
With the grace of God and the help of good brothers like you, we'll get back to some normality soon. Everybody here is working together and hard. Funny how disasters bring us all closer together.
In the meantime, just gotta find some work. Any ideas let me know.
Charlie.
