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RE: Hurricane Katrina Housing HELL - 8/31/2005 6:20:02 PM
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Steve F
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I looked at new travel trailers today and I was less then impressed with the size. I am limited to what I can pull with my Suburban (I think it's 7000lbs. max.) so I was looking at 30 footers and down. The floorplans are tough to make work as an office and living space.
My wife pointed out he problem is that we will be working, eating and sleeping all in this little box. The situation might be more livable if we could work somewhere other than the "box". She suggested that a bunch of adjusters could rent an office space nearby where we are parked and then we could work there and get out of the "box" so to speak. Does this sound practical? We could use the office to house some temps as well that could answer phones, receive faxes and mail etc.
Others have suggested circling the wagons and I think this might be a great idea too. Let's assume that there is not going to be anywhere to park a travel trailer when we get there. Maybe we can find a nice sized parking lot to set up in and use jmmcarty's idea to share a large diesel generator?
Please post your ideas here and see what we can come up with.
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RE: Hurricane Katrina Housing HELL - 8/31/2005 7:05:30 PM
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KYADJUSTER
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Sounds like a big problem with housing. I wondered if any of you have checked with RX Housing that advertisers on this site or website: crstemphousing.com. Good luck to all who go on this one. Hope to meet some of you when we get there.
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RE: Hurricane Katrina Housing HELL - 8/31/2005 7:24:15 PM
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CDobson
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I'm not as yet a certified adjuster. But was wondering if there would be any need for an asstistant to enter claims or etc? Just generally assist and learn the catastrophic claims business? Any information in these regards would be greatly appreciated. What kind of $$ could one expect to be compensated if this type of partner arrangement were available? Please don't beat me up for asking if this is a stupid request. Either don't respond or just tell me to "...go away kid, ya botha me..."
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RE: Hurricane Katrina Housing HELL - 8/31/2005 7:50:08 PM
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Streetraces
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Get em while they last travel trailers and RV's will be going fast. I just purchased a 2000 24 ft unit for $6000. Id recommend the smaller papers, ie. thrifty nickel.
I was fortunate to find lodging inside the Biloxi area. $3000 /month furnished but no power. Im locking it in.
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RE: Hurricane Katrina Housing HELL - 8/31/2005 7:54:47 PM
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ClaySheffield
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Just to make matters worse for you guys!!!... There is no gas in Mobile, AL!! NO GAS !! & they dont know when they will have any either. A major pipeline is without power & is unable to pump fuel. The same pipeline provides gas to a lot of the East coast..SOMEBODY BRING ME SOME GAS!!! and no... Texans, I aint talking about from Mexican food.
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RE: Hurricane Katrina Housing HELL - 8/31/2005 8:10:46 PM
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JCwik
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Good Afternoon All!
I just received word from my contact in the area to be patient regarding arrival for a variety of reasons. Some of which include the lack of basic services (water, electricity), limited to no access and dangerous health issues from the water collection. Also, the clients (carriers) are unable to get some real numbers together due to the lack of access issue. I am now personally pushing my time frame back to 30 days, after all, it will take 6 months once we get started (if not more) given the severity of the damages!
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RE: Hurricane Katrina Housing HELL - 8/31/2005 8:24:15 PM
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yumadj
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The Wagon Train idea is something that should be explored. Maybe this thread can be used to amplify on it and have people stay in touch for that possibility...I don't like the idea of my wife in a trailer alone. Also, you don't want to return to the campsite and find your generator, computer, and wheels gone. Maybe someone could make a deal with a farmer? I think this is all at least 4 weeks away, might be wrong.
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RE: Hurricane Katrina Housing HELL - 8/31/2005 8:35:43 PM
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texaseagle
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I too am wondering what I could do to help. I am taking courses, but not yet certified. It seems like there would be a need for assistants. I am very computer savey and have most of the gear that would be needed.
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RE: Hurricane Katrina Housing HELL - 8/31/2005 8:37:40 PM
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jmccarty
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The wagon train idea really works well for us during the races. I will be glad to join the community effort – but I have no idea when I will arrive or where the majority of my claims will be.
However, one word of caution about checking with a farmer – I assume you are considering a field. There will be an awful lot of traffic coming and going and a grassy field will not hold up. Where we stay at the race tracks there is always gravel. I strongly recommend a gravel or paved lot so you won’t get bogged down when it rains – and it will rain again.
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RE: Hurricane Katrina Housing HELL - 8/31/2005 8:43:38 PM
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ChuckDeaton
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Gravel is not a commodity in South Louisiana.
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RE: Hurricane Katrina Housing HELL - 8/31/2005 8:50:57 PM
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khromas
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James, (and other interested parties)
I just arrived in Mobile Wednesday evening and am parked in the WalMart lot across the freeway from the hotel that both Crawford and Pilot are using for storm offices. There is a Lowe's next door and I am going to talk with the manager there and also at the WalMart about your "circle the wagons" concept. I will keep everyone posted as to my success.
I believe that Mobile will be the staging area for quite some time for deployments, at least for the next month. Figure 1-2 months for entry into the Mississippi Riviera or NO.
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RE: Hurricane Katrina Housing HELL - 8/31/2005 8:56:59 PM
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michaelmurphy
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Hey there, my dear old dad has a 5th wheel for sale if I don't use it for this cat. There is no doubt in my mind, we are going to be living out of motorhomes/trailers for a while.
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RE: Hurricane Katrina Housing HELL - 8/31/2005 9:40:53 PM
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JimF
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RE: Hurricane Katrina Housing HELL - 8/31/2005 9:43:52 PM
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yumadj
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Well, mud is a problem. Just thought a farm would be more aesthetic than a parking lot in the middle of devastation. But, I would bet there are lots of former strip malls, et cet, that would give a group the space needed. I will continue to check this thread.
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RE: Hurricane Katrina Housing HELL - 8/31/2005 11:03:53 PM
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Kelley
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Take time to call and talk with Big D RV / Travel trailers that is has ad posted in the scrolling banner on our home page. What he has sounds like a great deal, but you will never know if you don't call him.
Housing shortage is only going to get worse
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RE: Hurricane Katrina Housing HELL - 9/1/2005 12:19:43 AM
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AW Marks
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Hey Everybody,
The houseboat idea has had my attention on this one also. Didn't really know how to go about finding one. Maybe I could just look in some of the front yards about two miles inland.
Steve-the RV thing may be absolutely necessary this time around-especially if you are going to work flood again. The one I picked up in Florida is a 30 ft Jayco bunkhouse. Nothing fancy but should keep us warm and dry for the duration.
We ripped the front queen bed out of it and made the front bedroom into an office for 2 adjusters with the two of us sleeping in the bunks in the back. It definitely wouldn't work if my wife was with me-bachelor pad only.
Today I packed 130 gallons of diesel, 25 gallons of gas, one big generator, one small generator, 4 inverters, and one verizon aircard and it still may not be enough. I'm guessing that fuel and spares for damaged equipment will be hard to come by for awhile down there.
Any suggestions on stretching your resources from old time RV'ers would be appreciated.
If several guys are grouping in one particular location please post it on CADO so we can get together and compare notes. The idea of sharing one really large generator is interesting. I have one we use here at home but I don't know how we would secure it while on a storm site. It is a 25KW diesel but don't know if there would be wiring problems feeding a bunch of 30 amps lines out of it. Suggestions?
Good luck all.
Wayne Marks
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RE: Hurricane Katrina Housing HELL - 9/1/2005 1:25:35 AM
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whitesnstripes
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Pulling a 30 ft travel trailer over from Austin to mobile alabama for a 9 am sat briefing. anyone have any suggestions on places to park for 2 days or 2 months (who knows)? or best yet, where not to stay? scottie 281 636 0861 scottie@versadock.com
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RE: Hurricane Katrina Housing HELL - 9/1/2005 2:40:49 AM
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sreves
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Been considering a motorhome since Fla last year. Think Im going to go with that idea. Really like Jeff and Steves idea of "circling the wagons". Of all the equipment to worry about, as I watch TV all I can think about is what guns to take. I've called AW's hand on the monster generator and if he is serious I'll try to handle the logistics of getting it there. Suggest we all breathe deeply and wait for Kevins next mssg. He's the man and he's there on scene.
Btw;nix on the mud. Lets hijack some pavement. Someone will get that commercial claim that opens up the parking lot for the rest of us...(Hard Rock here we come!)
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RE: Hurricane Katrina Housing HELL - 9/1/2005 3:47:51 AM
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cdlynes
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OK, my latest two cents. I bought a slightly used travel trailer this week. Will have to get a truck, too. While I was at the dealer, 2 State Farm regional guys were touring, and I was told they wanted the whole lot. Also was told that Shell and some other oil company also had made inquiries for motor homes and trailers. So, if this is any indication, in Atlanta at least, there will be a shortage of campers soon. I also got my tetanus and HepA shots yesterday. At Kaiser, they were rationing the tetanus, said there was a shortage now. Just to let you know... And I, too, am worried about my safety and the apparent lack of civilization.
Good luck.
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RE: Hurricane Katrina Housing HELL - 9/1/2005 10:35:58 AM
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Debby
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Now there is another thing to think about! If you havent done it, perhaps getting down to the Doc's office for a round of Tetanus, HepA, Meningitus and possibly the Cholera/Typhoid innoculations isn't such a bad idea.
This is going to last a long time and we will all need to have our health secured as much as possible.
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