We need HELP!

[Texasgal]

ATTENTION TEXAS AND SURROUNDING AREAS.. WE NEED FIREMEN!!!! Begging for retired and any fireman to call number to help. We were short 25 fireman last night. Cannot contain town of Bastrop, 35 miles away...fire is 16 miles long, 6 miles wide, jumped Colorado river, evacuated entire town and also neighborhood called Steiner ranch of 5500* PLEASE EVERYONE REPOST EVEN IF NOT IN TEXAS. HELP!! Call 512-978-1187

Kick please.

[w8liftinglady]

1. I can't help with the fire- but will do what I can in the aftermath

Kicking and sending positive vibes your way...

[Horse with no Name]

96. I am bogarting your post w8...sorry

SPREAD THIS POST!!
URGENT NEED for horse transport for evacuation in Bastrop County, TX. Barns that were used to house evacuees are now in the fire's path. Rt 304 still open both ways. Anyone in the area who can help, please call Beth at 512-467-4893 or Rachel at 512-581-2940. There at least 43 horses in immediate need at their rescue, surely there will be more. **Please cross post!!**

[cwydro]

2. Kicking for y'all

Fire is scary.

Been there.

[snagglepuss]

3. What a nightmare. Hoping help comes soon. nt

[varelse]

4. kicking as requested

[Skittles]

5. I know some northern Texas firefighters headed that way, Texasgal

hoping the best for y'all

[Texasgal]

6. Thanks Skittles..

this is the weirdest thing I've seen in Texas in a looong time.

I appreciate your kick!

[catabryna]

7. Calaveras County, California has the best firefighters...

hopefully, you all will be lucky enough to get a few of them. Positive vibes from this gal (a former Hill Country resident) :thumbsup:

eta: We can't forget the CDF! They all saved my property from a fire 4 years ago.

[sabrina 1]

8. I'm so sorry.

:kick: for Help for Texas!

[Texasgal]

9. Animal rescues:

If you have been evacuated or have lost your home due to the recent fires, you may bring your small pets to board at no cost. Please call 512-786-5184
SHE WILL BOARD ANY PETS!!!

[OneGrassRoot]

10. Posting both OP and this on FB now. Be safe. n/t

[daleanime]

11. Kick...

Hope you get some more help soon.

[muffin1]

12. Kicking for Texas

:hug:

[tpsbmam]

13. Damn, wish I could do more than kick, rec & repost to help....

my heart goes out to all of you. I'll repost as many places as I can.

[NYC_SKP]

14. K/R

[Little Star]

15. k&r

[girl gone mad]

16. Yikes, it looks bad.

A few of my neighbors headed your way earlier today. We've got our own alerts going on here in DFW so we can't spare as many as you need.

[silverweb]

17. K&R

I hope the help you need is on the way.

[Kaleko]

18. Kicking

[MissDeeds]

19. Sending this out to our local fire departments

My thoughts and prayers are with the people of Texas. Please keep us posted, Texasgal.

:grouphug:

[Hun Joro]

20. Kick

[OneGrassRoot]

21. kick n/t

[Texasgal]

22. Fire as seen from Austin

[stuntcat]

56. it's horrifying

just heartbreaking

[lob1]

80. Wow, what a great shot. Scary as hell.

[Name removed]

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[Texasgal]

24. Gonna make this political?

Fuck off. Seriously.

[TBF]

25. He's on the way back - per the Chron tonight. nt

[nadinbrzezinski]

28. WTF over? What the hell?

[Texasgal]

30. Guess Kansas City is

the bastion liberalism. :eyes:

[nadinbrzezinski]

26. kicjk and will tweet

I wish I was in the area... for medical stations

[TBF]

27. For anyone interested, here is a map of where the fires are -

(sorry I couldn't just copy it - but if you click on the link it will come up):

http://ticc.tamu.edu/Response/FireActivity/default.aspx

[GreenStormCloud]

34. That map is scary. Thanks for posting it. N/T

[classof56]

69. Thanks so much for this link.

I have relatives in San Antonio, but looks as though they're not in harm's way.

[tblue]

29. KICK! Keep us posted, Texasgal. Are you in a safe place?

Let us know.

[Texasgal]

31. I am for now.

The fire is east of me... but I have family and frineds that have evacuated. I an see the smoke and smell it from my porch.

Thank you, we are okay for now.

[Texasgal]

32. Lockhart is taking livestock

The Lockhart auction is taking any livestock that needs to be evacuated..... Pass this on

[Name removed]

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[FarLeftFist]

35. Remember, SAFETY FIRST!

[jwirr]

36. Do you have firefighters from other states coming in? I remember

our MN forest fire fighters going out to Montana when they had grass fires there some years back. Of course our National Guard was home then instead of overseas. But there must be other states that will come. Has the governor asked other states for help?

[Tsiyu]

37. Kicking

A little scared here, no power and increasing winds, but nowhere near what Texas is facing.

My heart goes out to all of you in TX. Stay safe


:kick:

[Ohio Dem]

38. Wish I could do more.

Kick

[Lisa0825]

39. UPDATE:

http://austinist.com/2011/09/04/central_texas_ablaze_thousands_of_a.php
UPDATE: @austintexasgov: AFD has reached adequate number of reserve firefighters, NO need to continue calling 978-1187 or 974-0400 at this time #centraltxfires

[cwydro]

40. Will kick again in the morning

Vibes for you folks

[rainbow4321]

41. K&R

[steve2470]

42. k&r nt

[Iwillnevergiveup]

43. KICK!

I hear ya, Texasgal. Fires are the worst.

[girl_interrupted]

44. K&R

[defendandprotect]

45. Kicking ---

[DesertFlower]

46. K&R. nt

[BeHereNow]

47. And where is our National Guard?

Just like NOLA, people should take note that this
is further evidence that TPTB don't give a DAMN
what happens to the people in this country or any other.
BHN

[sce56]

48. So where are the National Guard? Oh Bush gutted them right!

The Air National Guard or the Air Force needs to be called in to attack this from the sky of course if they weren't all over the world fighting wars they could be helping there!

[BeHereNow]

50. NaH- SORRY, far more important that our National Guard protect...

the interests of multi national corps in Iraq, Afghanistan, Libya and other
rape ready countries.
"To hell with us" is their SMOO. (Standard Mode of Operation)
for those just now waking up...
BHN

[stuntcat]

57. ty

+1

[sce56]

49. So where are the National Guard? Oh Bush gutted them right!

The Air National Guard or the Air Force needs to be called in to attack this from the sky of course if they weren't all over the world fighting wars they could be helping there!

[democrank]

51. Kick

[Sienna86]

52. Kick

So sorry Texans are facing this crisis.

[drm604]

53. K&R

:kick:

[w8liftinglady]

54. Report from paper this morning- 500 homes lost in Bastrop County

http://www.dallasnews.com/news/state/headlines/20110905-wildfire-destroys-nearly-500-homes-in-central-texas-.ece?ssimg=256100#ssStory256102

BASTROP, Texas (AP) -- Calmer winds should help firefighters battling a wildfire that has destroyed nearly 500 homes in Central Texas.

Texas Forest Service spokeswoman Victoria Koenig says it is too early to say how much progress was made fighting the wildfire overnight, but that there are no winds early Tuesday.

Thousands of residents were forced to spend the night away from their threatened homes in Bastrop County, about 25 miles east of Austin.

[w8liftinglady]

68. update- 1000 homes lost so far

http://www.dallasnews.com/news/state/headlines/20110906-officials-texas-wildfires-have-now-claimed-1000-homes.ece

Associated Press

AUSTIN – More than 1,000 homes have burned in at least 57 wildfires across rain-starved Texas, most of them in one devastating blaze close to Austin that's still raging out of control, officials said Tuesday.

Speaking at a news conference near one of the fire-ravaged areas, Texas Gov. Rick Perry said more than 100,000 acres have burned in the drought-stricken state.

Perry said more than 1,000 homes have burned since Labor Day weekend, but Texas emergency management chief Nim Kidd subsequently said that number of homes has actually been lost in the past week.

The Texas Forest Service says nearly 600 of the torched homes were in Bastrop County, some 25 miles from Austin. The agency said that blaze was still uncontained Tuesday.

[stuntcat]

55. kick

I have been horrified by the news there, it breaks my heart.

[dgibby]

58. Am so sorry.

Just saw this. What's your situation this am? Any more reinforcements? I'll be more than happy to post to FB if you still need the help. Stay safe.

K&R!:hug:

[SlimJimmy]

59. K&R

[laylah]

60. Posted on my FB page!

[Bryn]

61. Kick for help

[Patiod]

62. Have they appealed to UT or other Austin colleges for help?

I know MT relies on UM students when they need help with wildfires. Of course, they have a huge forestry department, and I imagine most of the guys come from there.

I checked the UT newspaper, and it doesn't look as if the students are being asked to help out.

[lillypaddle]

63. K&R

Good luck!

[Irishonly]

64. K&R

[SusanaMontana41]

65. Kicked and recommended.

Keeping my fingers crossed for you. Wish I could do more.

[G_j]

66. K&R!

[Mosaic]

67. May God have Mercy

Keep safe!

[librechik]

70. K&R n/t

[myrna minx]

71. K&R - My heart of with you all. n/t

[TriMera]

72. Kicking for visibility. n/t

[Flaxbee]

73. kick -- I hope help is heading your way

I am so sorry about these fires; it is making me heartsick.

[Liberal_in_LA]

74. kick

[The Wielding Truth]

75. K&R

[alp227]

76. Texas Teabaggers, how's that limited government working out for ya?

Still, much respect and love for the people of this region of Texas.

[Texasgal]

77. how you can help:

Donate money directly to Bastrop fire victims via the Bastrop Christian Ministerial Alliance
by calling 512-332-8661 or 512-332-8977 or by mail to:
BCMA
P.O. Box 876
Bastrop, TX 78602

Austin: 24 hour collection at Austin Christian Fellowship (6401 River Place Blvd.) Billy Cannon's Smoke Shop 6800 West Gate Blvd (inside the old Albertsons)

Cedar Park: Donate water/gatorade to firefighters: drop off at 350 Discovery Blvd.

Elgin: The Elgin VFW is collecting food, water, clothing and pet food donations.

Killeen: Texas Youth Football Association is accepting donations of clothing, hygiene items, non-perishable food and toys for victims of the Bastrop wildfires at Long Branch Park, corner of Rancier Ave. and Branch Dr. (near the pool area) Tues.-Thurs. 5:30-8:00 pm.

Lake Travis: All forms of donations accepted at Oasis Lake Travis.

Leander: Leander Hill Country Bible Church is collecting non-perishable donations for homeowners affected by the Moonglow fire. It's located at 11880 Old 2243 W., Ste 600 in Leander.

Round Rock: Donations at St Williams Catholic Church Round Rock. Non-cash donations can be dropped off at Ryans Crossing at 3434 Yogi Berra Way (near Dell Diamond)

Taylor: All forms of donations accepted at 820 Porter St. in Taylor


FREE insurance consultation for wildfire victims: 512-904-9900

More: http://austin.ynn.com/content/headlines/280328/how-you-can-help-wildfire-victims

[Texasgal]

97. Kick for night crew!!!!

[Lunabelle]

78. K&R

[ClusterFreak]

79. K and R

Living up in Canada...thinking of you and wishing you all the best.

:hug:

[itsnotaboutu]

81. Kick

I hope a lot of firemen respond I live in the Arizona mountains and know what it's like to be in the middle of a fire zone.

[kestrel91316]

82. I suppose the teabaggers want their soshalist firefighters now, huh?

But seriously, hugs and best wishes. Wildfires are scary! Stay safe.

[nineteen50]

83. Texas needs to decide deficit reduction and cut public jobs or

hire those fireman to protect their interests.

[Melinda]

84. A Kick to the top.....

and prayers.

Melinda

[cwydro]

85. kicking this back up (nt)

[Uncle Joe]

86. Kicked and recommended.

Thanks for the thread, Texasgal.

[spanone]

87. K&r...

[lumberjack_jeff]

88. Maybe your governor could help. n/t

[Texasgal]

90. I'm not holding my breath!

The VFD and other volunteers are doing the best job they can!

[wakemewhenitsover]

89. K&R

[handmade34]

91. kick

[txwhitedove]

92. Firefighters please call or check BEFORE you make the drive to Texas.

We have friends and relatives in Waller/Montgomery Counties (Magnolia, TX), and just heard Gov. Perry finally got Feds involved - who are now turning away offers of help unless you have a vehicle or method to spray water.

[Name removed]

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[Blacksheep214]

94. Got Super Scoopers?

How about Sky Cranes? A DC-10? I hope so.

Here in Southern California I am glad we take fire season seriously. We have the Scoopers here and I saw them flying on a fire yesterday.

It's a bad scary feeling when the news vans are half a block from your house. My closest fire was a block and a half away and the helo drops misted us.

I just saw Jim Hightower on The Last Word and he did mention the budget cuts and the desperate need for volunteer firefighters.

I hope it rains for you!

[Quantess]

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