10,000 gallon water tank delivered

[bmac]

What's there to protect from fire in San Diego County?
Everything in the pictures looks like it's already burned out and barren compared to the Lush dense green woods trees forest grass and other heavy vegetation here in Ohio.

We have lots of homes here in OH too but nobody has a big water tank that looks like a silo in their back yard.
CAl has some screwy ideas rules regulations & policies .

So, Mr. LBrown59, after the events in SoCal this week, any regrets about your asinine question and comments?

 

[hankus]

B U M P

Being stupid and keeping it to yourself is one thing, but opening your mouth and letting everyone else know, is the sign of pure ignorance.

 

[SkunkWerX]

Let's hope that Saltman, his family and friends and property are OK. That is first and foremost.

When I heard, a few days ago, that 500,000 had been evacuated, it was staggering. A half-million people. wow.

Out east we had the 2nd worst drought on record. It made me think about brush fires and such. But it's harder for the lush green areas to burn especailly with the summer humidity we get.

I have been out west many times, So Cal, Nevada, Arizona, etc.
Their air is dry, very little or no humidity. The sand and rock won't burn, but everything else is pure tinder! A lit cigarette, a careles camper, some lightening is all it takes to cause what we have just seen. Let it serve to remind us all to be careful with fire, especially in these dry arid areas known for their fires.

After our drought, it made me apprecaite the abundance of water we really have in the east. As of this writing we have gotten 2 to 4 inches of rain, and it will end tomorrow. It will take a long time to make up for our rain deficit, but it's been nice seeing the grass turn green again.

I already knew why they had a requirement for those tanks. Now I think a lot more of America also knows.

Let's hope Saltman can check in with us, maybe in a fe days, maybe in a few weeks, and let us know how things are.

 

[bmac]

Let's hope that Saltman, his family and friends and property are OK. That is first and foremost.

Let's hope Saltman can check in with us, maybe in a fe days, maybe in a few weeks, and let us know how things are.

Amen.

 

[orezok]

Based upon Saltman's description of his location, I have plotted it on todays fire map. See attached. Looks like he's OK.

 

[bmac]

When I zoom in on that satellite photo, I think I see some Mexicans crossing his property.

 

[Willl]

TBN Frapper map.
It's worthless if we don't use it.

Frappr Maps - My Maps

 

[donais]

hey saltman hope you didnt have to leave....i live in ramona. been a refugee since sunday at 9:00 pm ish .got to alpine(normally 40 min away) at 2:30 am finally got to come home on sat. still cant use the water. boy it sucked not being able to go home.. took 7 horses in a 4 horse trailer( three minis in the dressing room). the kids loved it they thought we were just camping.

 

[saltman]

I appreciate all the concern, I am fine and the fires never made it far enough east to affect my land. The overbearing precautions are now coming to light and I totally understand the reason for such requirements. My tank is in, the water lines are all done and all I have left to do is bury the lines. The winds were blowing towards the ocean rather than my land however my home in El Cajon was about 8 miles from the Harris fire but we didn't have to evacuate. My girfriend in Rancho Bernardo was finally let back into her house on Friday.

Oresok your right on with your map my property is exactly where you thought it was. BMAC if you could zoom in I am sure you would see some Mexicans crossing our border near my property since the Border Patrol was MIA all last week.. as they are about 99% of the time. Donais, I am glad your all right and the kids are happy. Wish I could help with the water, I have 10,000 gallons sitting on top of a hill doing no good for anyone right now. If we only had a way to get it to Ramona.

I attached a photo of the Hydrant and a Rattler we ran into during the project.

Thanks again

Derik

 

[MikeD74T]

saltman, Among my father's memorabilia is a Navy unit citation for fighting a wildfire in San Diego County in the early 40's. Why Californians surround their homes with kindling wood is beyond my imagination. Anyway, 10,000 gallons isn't a lot of water when fighting a fire. Since yours is primarily for fire protection, have you investigated class A firefighting foam? It multiplies the effectiveness of your water supply when you need it the most. Questions and Answers About Class A Foam MikeD74T