Interesting sight here today.
A large shopping parking lot at the US 190 bypass was filled with car transporters loaded with flooded cars. Also there were dozens flatbed tow trucks with car trailers loaded up. I guess it was a staging area before they convoy down the road.
Most of the truck plates were from Texas but a few from Alabama
Even scavengers have their place in the food chain. However I will be staying away from used car lots for the foreseeable future.
paden cash, post: 387828, member: 20 wrote: Even scavengers have their place in the food chain. However I will be staying away from used car lots for the foreseeable future.
It seems that there is a 15-20 acres lot north of town that is an "Insurance Auto Auction " site. I pass by it twice a day sometime. I know the family that sold or leases it. It appears that this is the collection point for cars that were totaled during the flood and it also appears that every tow truck" bubba and bro" from Fl to TX is in the area now zooming around.
Maybe this is a chance to get myself a JaG XJ that I can park in the driveway and look at everyday. ; )
(prefer jade green with tan leather interior)
Robert Hill, post: 385955, member: 378 wrote: This system has been stalled over SE LA and Acadiana parishes for the past 10+ hours. Lot of road and school closures. Some areas have received 8-15" of rain already and the forecast has no predictable end in sight.
Not even a good day for ducks.
Robert
NJ Congressman wants Congress to return for aid to LA.
See below
After a Republican senator from Louisiana said Tuesday that his state would need special federal grants to recover from flooding, one North Jersey Democrat called on Congress to come back into session to deal with that, even though the Louisianan opposed similar grants after Superstorm Sandy.
Congress needs to end its recess ÛÓ which runs through Labor Day ÛÓ to deal with the Louisiana disaster as well as other lingering priorities, like the Zika virus, opioid abuse and gun safety, said Rep. Bill Pascrell, D-Paterson.
Sen. Bill Cassidy and two of his Louisiana colleagues ÛÏfound the dumbest reasons to vote againstÛ the Sandy package, but that shouldnÛªt count against them, Pascrell said.
ÛÏIÛªll have a Jersey moment with those guys, believe me,Û Pascrell said. ÛÏBut retribution has no place in politics. ItÛªs petty politics when IÛªm being asked why help these people when these three congressmen didnÛªt help you in your state.Û
As President Obama toured flood damage on Tuesday, Cassidy told reporters that the presidentÛªs visit was important, as Republican presidential candidate Donald TrumpÛªs was before him, because it raised the disasterÛªs visibility and would help get relief approved.
Related: The week after devastating floods, Obama tours Louisiana damage
ÛÏIf we need ÛÓ and we do ÛÓ community development block grants, some sort of flood water mitigation project expedited, which option has been idle for 30 years, that man can make it happen,Û Cassidy said in a reference to Obama, according to a pool report.
Cassidy was serving in the House when a series of votes on the Sandy aid package were taken Jan. 15, 2013. Cassidy and two fellow Republicans from the Bayou State, Reps. Steve Scalise and John Fleming, opposed an amendment offered by Rep. Rodney Frelinghuysen, R-Harding, that provided nearly $34 billion for block grants.
The three were criticized in some news reports Monday and Tuesday for signing a letter seeking a disaster declaration from Obama because theyÛªd opposed Sandy relief. But presidential declarations trigger only limited relief, while block grants are much rarer.
Drafted by local officials to address specific local needs not covered by existing programs, disaster block grants require separate approval from Congress and none has been approved since Sandy.
Everything that can be done in the aftermath of devastation should be done. As quickly as possible. Having observed several local cities being almost wiped from the map by tornados, I can tell you no available help is wasted or turned down.
Chuck S, post: 387904, member: 698 wrote: Robert
NJ Congressman wants Congress to return for aid to LA.
See belowAfter a Republican senator from Louisiana said Tuesday that his state would need special federal grants to recover from flooding, one North Jersey Democrat called on Congress to come back into session to deal with that, even though the Louisianan opposed similar grants after Superstorm Sandy.
Congress needs to end its recess ÛÓ which runs through Labor Day ÛÓ to deal with the Louisiana disaster as well as other lingering priorities, like the Zika virus, opioid abuse and gun safety, said Rep. Bill Pascrell, D-Paterson.
Sen. Bill Cassidy and two of his Louisiana colleagues ÛÏfound the dumbest reasons to vote againstÛ the Sandy package, but that shouldnÛªt count against them, Pascrell said.
ÛÏIÛªll have a Jersey moment with those guys, believe me,Û Pascrell said. ÛÏBut retribution has no place in politics. ItÛªs petty politics when IÛªm being asked why help these people when these three congressmen didnÛªt help you in your state.Û
As President Obama toured flood damage on Tuesday, Cassidy told reporters that the presidentÛªs visit was important, as Republican presidential candidate Donald TrumpÛªs was before him, because it raised the disasterÛªs visibility and would help get relief approved.
Related: The week after devastating floods, Obama tours Louisiana damage
ÛÏIf we need ÛÓ and we do ÛÓ community development block grants, some sort of flood water mitigation project expedited, which option has been idle for 30 years, that man can make it happen,Û Cassidy said in a reference to Obama, according to a pool report.
Cassidy was serving in the House when a series of votes on the Sandy aid package were taken Jan. 15, 2013. Cassidy and two fellow Republicans from the Bayou State, Reps. Steve Scalise and John Fleming, opposed an amendment offered by Rep. Rodney Frelinghuysen, R-Harding, that provided nearly $34 billion for block grants.
The three were criticized in some news reports Monday and Tuesday for signing a letter seeking a disaster declaration from Obama because theyÛªd opposed Sandy relief. But presidential declarations trigger only limited relief, while block grants are much rarer.
Drafted by local officials to address specific local needs not covered by existing programs, disaster block grants require separate approval from Congress and none has been approved since Sandy.
Yes it has been widely reported here in
news and social media how three Rep congressman played politics with Sandy relief and how it was going to bite back. Since politics is verboten here, what can I say. But. Never mind.
There was a current Rep senatorial candidate who jumped on the President immediately about the Fed Disaster areas for relief which were despicable lies. Oh well, if he gets elected, he will fit right in with the DC gangs.
At the risk of crossing the line into politics... there's an idiot in our State Senate (or House, not 100% sure) who decided that the Cajun Navy needs to be regulated - in other words, make it a crime to jump in your boat and go rescue people in a flood without having whatever license or some such nonsense that this fool is proposing. I won't mention name, party affiliation, or region; I'm sure it's easy enough to find if you're interested.
It sure would be nice if local small businesses, like me, would get an opportunity to help with disaster recovery efforts. I don't want any handouts just the opportunity to provide services. But I know all the big boys are all over FEMA contracts. I'll call all my contacts and see if I can get any crumbs. If I could just get enough work from this to cover my losses I'll be happy.
Lee D, post: 387772, member: 7971 wrote: I drove down Highway 22 from Maurepas to St. Amant on Sunday on my way to Thibodaux. 22 was closed going toward Sorrento so I looped around on 429 and 431 back to Airline and back down to 22, then right toward the Sunshine Bridge. The sights in St. Amant were absolutely tragic to see; some homes still had water in them, and in many cases it appeared that just about everything the family owned was in a big pile by the road. The stench from the flood water was pretty bad as well. It's hard to imagine the devastation caused by an event like this until you see it with your own eyes.
Drove back and forth twice today to Hammond along 190. The debris piles are mushrooming along the shoulders. Some folks are burning which isn't good. Saw this pile near Robert and had to stop.
Robert Hill, post: 388372, member: 378 wrote: Drove back and forth twice today to Hammond along 190. The debris piles are mushrooming along the shoulders. Some folks are burning which isn't good. Saw this pile near Robert and had to stop.
Wow. I figured Santa Claus probably looked like Justin Wilson down there....
paden cash, post: 387828, member: 20 wrote: I will be staying away from used car lots for the foreseeable future.
I reckon it's no coincidence that a significant part of my spam is now about used cars.
Bill93, post: 389689, member: 87 wrote: I reckon it's no coincidence that a significant part of my spam is now about used cars.
Don't know...Our town has been a staging area to remove flooded cars. The news did a report about the process. The insurance company declares the title "salvage" which means the vehicle cannot be resold.
The cars are being towed/transported to Moss Point, MS to a huge insurance company auction lot. They can be sold for parts.
If the car wasn't insured then I don't know what could happen.
Friends was waiting to buy a new car this year and decided to wait to the Labor Day Sales, well, that backfired on them. No deals being offered.
Sorry that your spam box has been impacted by the natural disaster here.
Our local food bank has collected close to 75 tons of donated food.
Our school collected over $3k in donations and over a ton of food and cleaning supplies.
Bill93, post: 389689, member: 87 wrote: I reckon it's no coincidence that a significant part of my spam is now about used cars.
http://m.wdsu.com/news/thousands-of-flooded-cars-from-louisiana-towed-to-mississippi/41440436
Robert Hill, post: 389693, member: 378 wrote: declares the title "salvage" which means the vehicle cannot be resold.
Not sure how it works other places, but here a salvage car can be repaired and re-titled. Both of our present cars have "Formerly Salvage" titles and were bought from a reputable local rebuilder of fender-bender cars at significant savings relative to the used car lots. They have been two of the best used cars we have owned.
Bill93, post: 389698, member: 87 wrote: Not sure how it works other places, but here a salvage car can be repaired and re-titled. Both of our present cars have "Formerly Salvage" titles and were bought from a reputable local rebuilder of fender-bender cars at significant savings relative to the used car lots. They have been two of the best used cars we have owned.
I have a lot more faith in my fellow Okies and their chop-shops than to believe 50,000 cars are going to an auction just to wind up as parts. Oklahoma too will register a vehicle with a "salvage title" and put it on the road again. They usually wind up on Guido's buy-here pay-here lot. Not saying that's the case, but the lure of a quick buck can do wonderful things to VINs...
By an executive order by the Governor and under state laws, ALL flood cars will be issued a Certificate of Destruction by the state. Most cars will be crushed and some will be salvaged for some parts before crushing.
There are specific steps under state law that have to be followed.
Our new governor has had a trying times since he took office. Starting with cleaning up
the Jindal fiscal
mess, the Alton Sterling shooting, the Baton Rouge police killings by an out of state psycho and now the flood disaster.
Robert Hill, post: 389706, member: 378 wrote: By an executive order by the Governor and under state laws, ALL flood cars will be issued a Certificate of Destruction by the state. Most cars will be crushed and some will be salvaged for some parts before crushing.
There are specific steps under state law that have to be followed.
Our new governor has had a trying times since he took office. Starting with cleaning up
the Jindal fiscal
mess, the Alton Sterling shooting, the Baton Rouge police killings by an out of state psycho and now the flood disaster.
I'm all for a COD for ruined vehicles, particularly flood damaged motor vehicles. But as with all State laws, they apparently varies from State to State.
After about 2007 most of the Gulf states have uniform COD laws on the books. Driving a vehicle with such a certification on a public road in Florida can lead to forfeiture.
But there are always folks that want to profit. I checked with a friend of mine that buys and sells vehicles wholesale. Although he said of DOC cars: "they're not worth his trouble to mess with", there is a big market for the salvaged body panels and running gear. Interiors and electronics get a one-way ticket to the dump. And that is as it was intended. According to my car-dealer friend at least two states (there are probably more), Kentucky and Minnesota, have provisions for a retitling by an inspection for "any major structural" damage. Although the salvage title info should follow the vehicle throughout its life, there are avenues to get them back on the road.
As usual, Oklahoma's DMV and OTC regs are specifically ambiguous about salvage titles. If a car was originally titled in Oklahoma, a replacement title can be obtained no matter what the conditional designation from another state.
Clear as 'mud'...(pun intended)
paden cash, post: 389752, member: 20 wrote: I'm all for a COD for ruined vehicles, particularly flood damaged motor vehicles. But as with all State laws, they apparently varies from State to State.
Clear as 'mud'...(pun intended)
Laws due vary from state to state similar to insurance requirements.
DMV fines here have been strictly enforced lately due to the state's budget crisis. Know of someone fined a grand recently for failing to surrender their tag to the state after they cancelled their insurance after the car was totaled for all practical purposes (mechanically) in a mishap.
I have seen a lot of these recent flood cars here. Some look to be very clean without mud or silt marks.
I would think that there are large salvage enterprises ready to jump on
these vehicles for tires, rims and body
parts. There may be some ready to
container reusable parts and ship
South of the border and other destinations. Plus since these vehicles are crossing state lines, I wonder
about federal and interstate commerce laws in play.
The recent issue that disturbs me that I heard about is the temporary labor situation for demolition and mold remediation.
It seems that day laborers are being hired and expected to work at least 5days/week at 12hr days. Transportation is provided and wages paid weekly. Wage looks to be about $150/day if you provide your own tools.
But the kicker is that the day laborers will receive a 1099 at the end of the year.
I guessthis is legit?
The employer is not paying any benefits, comp etc.
Sounds fugged up to me.
