Saturday, February 15, 2020

Rez to Releases More Water, Free Storage Available

Governor Tate Reeves Declares State of Emergency.  Video posted below. 

The Pearl River Valley Water Supply District issued the following statement.

Barnett Reservoir officials continue to work with local and national partners to limit flooding down steam of the 33,000-acre lake north of Jackson, where the National Weather Service predicts the Pearl River to crest at 38 feet Sunday at 6 p.m.

After as much as seven inches of rain fell in the Pearl River basin this week, the reservoir has used storage space to slow the flood’s approach of the city but is now nearing capacity.

At 38-feet, Jackson would suffer its third highest river on record. By comparison, the river reached 39.58 on May 25 1983. Areas that flooded during that event should expect some impact this weekend.

During Saturday’s conference call with Barnett Reservoir, National Weather Service, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and other agencies, it was reported that many sites in the Pearl River basin north of the lake had crested and inflows into the lake were expected to peak at about 83,000 cubic feet per second Saturday evening. Reservoir officials plan to hold water as long as possible. “We committed to allow time for the people downstream to evacuate and prepare, and we will hold to that promise as long as we can,” said John Sigman, General Manager of Pearl River Valley Water Supply District, the state agency that oversees operation of the lake. “Our plan is to hold discharge through the dam at the current level through today at 6 p.m., and then we will slowly start increasing the flow. We will reach capacity and have no option but to release the water.”

Sigman said the plan was to slowly take the release up to match the inflow, which should create a flow of 80,000 cubic feet per second through the dam.

The reservoir was at 297.8 feet above sea level and on a fast rise. The week began with a level of  295.1.

Pearl River Valley Water Supply District and the Rankin County Board of Supervisors are providing  sandbags to residents affected by the flooding. They can be picked up at Lakeshore Park off  Northshore Parkway at Barnett Reservoir.  Volunteers are welcome to assist at Lakeshore Park.




Kingfish note:   U-Haul is offering free storage to those seeking to escape flood damage. WLBT reported:

If you’re still in the process of packing up before the water reaches your home, U-Haul is offering metro-area residents 30 days of free self-storage.

The company’s disaster relief assistance program is available at 5 locations:

•2234 HWY 80. W, Jackson
•4181 Northview Dr., Jackson
•1414 Gibralter Dr, Jackson
•4494 HWY80 East, Pearl
•3001 White Blvd, Pearl
 Governor Tate Reeves declared a state of emergency this morning.





17 comments:

Anonymous said...

Kudos to UHaul.

Meow said...

Where has Gen Boyles been all my life?

Anonymous said...

Y’all hate Jackson

Let it drown right?

Anonymous said...

Get use to this. We are all paying the toll for burning coal.

Anonymous said...

According to the Nat'l Weather Service, on February 11th - for almost 6 hours - the good folks at the Reservoir *cut* outflow at a time when there was no rainfall and no flooding yet down river.

No one seems to be able to tell me why they would cut output at a time when they should have been releasing water to make more room for the current deluge that was due to start coming in the next day.

In a game of inches, every bit of room in that reservoir matters...

Anonymous said...

Why do they always have hand talkers on these reports. What are the odds of “anybody deaf and dumb” tuning in? Why would someone who can’t lip read watch a program like this. I also saw a report from somewhere else that a non hand talker was filmed numerous times doing nothing but pretending to hand talk. No doubt another waste created by some elected government bureaucrat. I guess what I am saying is, if a deaf person lives near you, don’t assume they have been notified.

Anonymous said...

@3:28
I'm not a bleeding heart leftist and I suspect you are trolling, but c'mon. The American Sign Language interpreter probably volunteered.

It is SOP when there is an emergency to reach as many citizens as possible.

Maybe you need to go watch the classic pilot episode of The Waltons entitled, The Foundling

Anonymous said...

Why don't these climate clowns ever go after China and India whose carbon output is exponentially higher than the output of the US?

Anonymous said...

Help me understand what Uhaul has done or will do.

Anonymous said...

7:30PM
It is customary to read a post before you comment on it. It saves you from making foolish comments.

Anonymous said...

224.
“Hand talker ?” What messed up childhood event make you hate the deaf and interpreters? Wow

Anonymous said...

@730 uhaul is allow the free use of their empty storage units at their facilities to store peoples stuff while they move it out of their homes while under the threat of flooding. I also think they are allowing free use of their box trucks as well to help facilitate the emergency moves, however I may be mistaken on the truck use.

Anonymous said...

In some instances, sign language interpreters are required by law. I thought the gentlemen doing this for the flood talk was fascinating and had a genuine talent.

Anonymous said...

@3:28 - Sign language helps supplement comprehension for deaf people, even if they do lip read, and even if they can actually see moving lips on a TV screen. And, of course, deaf people have trouble lip reading mumbling, mouth breathers like you.

Anonymous said...

15 Feb @ 2:24, you cut the flow to try and mitigate any flooding downstream if possible.

By reducing outflow, it gives water below the dam to drop some and hopefully reduce the impact on homes and businesses, but I'm sure as a wanna-be TV watching hydrologist you know all the in & out of water flow....me. I think you're a moron.

Anonymous said...

1:54......yea I hate Jackson and what stupid DemocRATS have done to a once viable productive city. Use to be a showplace of southern cities, BUT

I wouldn't wish a flood on my worst enemy. Watching a slow motion disaster moving towards your home has got to be almost as bad as watching a family member die in front of you. Hopefully most people were able to save their belongings and valuable family mementos.

Anonymous said...

'I'm not a bleeding heart leftist and I suspect you are trolling, but c'mon. The American Sign Language interpreter probably volunteered.

It is SOP when there is an emergency to reach as many citizens as possible."

I'm all for reaching everyone in an emergency.

But Lawd, we see this same cast of characters all
around the planet when there's an emergency.

Only one or two folks understand what's really going on, then the sign language interpreter is brought out at the presser.

It appears to be a bit "self serving" for the so called leaders at times.
Especially when twenty other stoic faced pawns are on stage behind "said leader".

I won't comment on (closed captioning) and other technology for the hearing impaired.


Recent Comments

Search Jackson Jambalaya

Subscribe to JJ's Youtube channel

Archives

Trollfest '09

Trollfest '07 was such a success that Jackson Jambalaya will once again host Trollfest '09. Catch this great event which will leave NE Jackson & Fondren in flames. Othor Cain and his band, The Black Power Structure headline the night while Sonjay Poontang returns for an encore performance. Former Frank Melton bodyguard Marcus Wright makes his premier appearance at Trollfest singing "I'm a Sweet Transvestite" from "The Rocky Horror Picture Show." Kamikaze will sing his new hit, “How I sold out to da Man.” Robbie Bell again performs: “Mamas, don't let your babies grow up to be Bells” and “Any friend of Ed Peters is a friend of mine”. After the show, Ms. Bell will autograph copies of her mug shot photos. In a salute to “Dancing with the Stars”, Ms. Bell and Hinds County District Attorney Robert Smith will dance the Wango Tango.

Wrestling returns, except this time it will be a Battle Royal with Othor Cain, Ben Allen, Kim Wade, Haley Fisackerly, Alan Lange, and “Big Cat” Donna Ladd all in the ring at the same time. The Battle Royal will be in a steel cage, no time limit, no referee, and the losers must leave town. Marshand Crisler will be the honorary referee (as it gives him a title without actually having to do anything).


Meet KIM Waaaaaade at the Entergy Tent. For five pesos, Kim will sell you a chance to win a deed to a crack house on Ridgeway Street stuffed in the Howard Industries pinata. Don't worry if the pinata is beaten to shreds, as Mr. Wade has Jose, Emmanuel, and Carlos, all illegal immigrants, available as replacements for the it. Upon leaving the Entergy tent, fig leaves will be available in case Entergy literally takes everything you have as part of its Trollfest ticket price adjustment charge.

Donna Ladd of The Jackson Free Press will give several classes on learning how to write. Smearing, writing without factchecking, and reporting only one side of a story will be covered. A donation to pay their taxes will be accepted and she will be signing copies of their former federal tax liens. Ms. Ladd will give a dramatic reading of her two award-winning essays (They received The Jackson Free Press "Best Of" awards.) "Why everything is always about me" and "Why I cover murders better than anyone else in Jackson".

In the spirit of helping those who are less fortunate, Trollfest '09 adopts a cause for which a portion of the proceeds and donations will be donated: Keeping Frank Melton in his home. The “Keep Frank Melton From Being Homeless” booth will sell chances for five dollars to pin the tail on the jackass. John Reeves has graciously volunteered to be the jackass for this honorable excursion into saving Frank's ass. What's an ass between two friends after all? If Mr. Reeves is unable to um, perform, Speaker Billy McCoy has also volunteered as when the word “jackass” was mentioned he immediately ran as fast as he could to sign up.


In order to help clean up the legal profession, Adam Kilgore of the Mississippi Bar will be giving away free, round-trip plane tickets to the North Pole where they keep their bar complaint forms (which are NOT available online). If you don't want to go to the North Pole, you can enjoy Brant Brantley's (of the Mississippi Commission on Judicial Performance) free guided tours of the quicksand field over by High Street where all complaints against judges disappear. If for some reason you are unable to control yourself, never fear; Judge Houston Patton will operate his jail where no lawyers are needed or allowed as you just sit there for minutes... hours.... months...years until he decides he is tired of you sitting in his jail. Do not think Judge Patton is a bad judge however as he plans to serve free Mad Dog 20/20 to all inmates.

Trollfest '09 is a pet-friendly event as well. Feel free to bring your dog with you and do not worry if your pet gets hungry, as employees of the Jackson Zoo will be on hand to provide some of their animals as food when it gets to be feeding time for your little loved one.

Relax at the Fox News Tent. Since there are only three blonde reporters in Jackson (being blonde is a requirement for working at Fox News), Megan and Kathryn from WAPT and Wendy from WLBT will be on loan to Fox. To gain admittance to the VIP section, bring either your Republican Party ID card or a Rebel Flag. Bringing both and a torn-up Obama yard sign will entitle you to free drinks served by Megan, Wendy, and Kathryn. Get your tickets now. Since this is an event for trolls, no ID is required. Just bring the hate. Bring the family, Trollfest '09 is for EVERYONE!!!

This is definitely a Beaver production.


Note: Security provided by INS.

Trollfest '07

Jackson Jambalaya is the home of Trollfest '07. Catch this great event which promises to leave NE Jackson & Fondren in flames. Sonjay Poontang and his band headline the night with a special steel cage, no time limit "loser must leave town" bout between Alan Lange and "Big Cat"Donna Ladd following afterwards. Kamikaze will perform his new song F*** Bush, he's still a _____. Did I mention there was no referee? Dr. Heddy Matthias and Lori Gregory will face off in the undercard dueling with dangling participles and other um, devices. Robbie Bell will perform Her two latest songs: My Best Friends are in the Media and Mama's, Don't Let Your Babies Grow up to be George Bell. Sid Salter of The Clarion-Ledger will host "Pin the Tail on the Trial Lawyer", sponsored by State Farm.

There will be a hugging booth where in exchange for your young son, Frank Melton will give you a loooong hug. Trollfest will have a dunking booth where Muhammed the terrorist will curse you to Allah as you try to hit a target that will drop him into a vat of pig grease. However, in the true spirit of Separate But Equal, Don Imus and someone from NE Jackson will also sit in the dunking booth for an equal amount of time. Tom Head will give a reading for two hours on why he can't figure out who the hell he is. Cliff Cargill will give lessons with his .80 caliber desert eagle, using Frank Melton photos as targets. Tackleberry will be on hand for an autograph session. KIM Waaaaaade will be passing out free titles and deeds to crackhouses formerly owned by The Wood Street Players.

If you get tired come relax at the Fox News Tent. To gain admittance to the VIP section, bring either your Republican Party ID card or a Rebel Flag. Bringing both will entitle you to free drinks.Get your tickets now. Since this is an event for trolls, no ID is required, just bring the hate. Bring the family, Trollfest '07 is for EVERYONE!!!

This is definitely a Beaver production.

Note: Security provided by INS
.