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   jonblakemore | Sep 19, 2005 04:53am | #1

   We're you getting $45 as an employee or were you running a company? That seems pretty low for a billing rate of a company.

   Good to let them handle the bulding dept. You would also want to make sure you don't need any special licenses (local business license, state contractor's, etc.) or that you're compensated for securing those.

   How will you find lodging? I would imagine the local hotels will not be available.

    

   Jon Blakemore

   RappahannockINC.com Fredericksburg, VA

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   michael1 | Sep 19, 2005 06:59am | #5

   Depending on where the house in Slidell is will determine the cost of reconstruction.  You will have to deal with lack of a reliable power source, which means generators.  In addition, materials will be available only within a 100 mile radius from the jobsite.

    

   So ask yourself if it's worth the time and trouble to rebuild this home.  I know there are plenty of contractors in ST. Tammany parish who will do the work.  It will just take a lot of time.

   Michael

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   FastEddie | Sep 19, 2005 05:26am | #2

   Dependiong on the condition of the house, you might be able to stay there.  I don't think Slidell flooded so maybe the damage isn't too bad.

    

    

   "When asked if you can do something, tell'em "Why certainly I can", then get busy and find a way to do it."  T. Roosevelt

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   brownbagg | Sep 19, 2005 06:35am | #4

   slidell is bad, totally wipe out.The eye went right over.

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   brownbagg | Sep 19, 2005 06:34am | #3

   just remember in slidell, they is no wood, no material, no labor, no hotel. you pretty much need to carry it with you or drive 100 miles. and then anything left out is gone.need to wait till at least nov for the area to calm down.

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   bambam | Sep 22, 2005 07:18am | #6

   The only price I've heard is $3.00 a squre to put tarps on roofs. They guarantee 120 sg. a day min. Wages arent very good in most parts on La.

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   nwilhelm | Sep 22, 2005 03:57pm | #7

   I am currently working for an engineering company doing damage assessment in the aftermath of Katrina (primarily Biloxi/Gulfport) and I can tell you that within 500 yds of the beach in this area most commercial and residential structures are just a slab and a memory.

   I am supposed to be going into Gretna, LA sometime this week.

   With respect to doing work in th NOLA area several logistical problems come to mind which I pretty much deal with on a daily basis.

   1. All food and water that you think you'll consume will need to be carried in daily.

   2. Fuel. I'm not sure but I think fuel may be an issue in and around NOLA.

   3. The closest lodging that I can find right now is in Baton Rouge.

   4. Access and security. In Biloxi/Gulfport south of the railroad tracks towards the casinos the National Guard requires an access pass issue by the local authorities.

   I'm sure things are improving much more than the talking heads are reporting but.....just food for thought

   Best Regards

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   Mooney | Sep 22, 2005 05:46pm | #9

   This thread is good imformation for the thread Ive got running .

   Hauling in water , food , and generators with passes , nit to speak of material problems.

   You are going to the area we are wanting to go. Could you assist the fest folder adressed to me any imformation you might find important to us there ?

   That would be a big help.

   Thanks ,

   Tim

    

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   BryanSayer | Sep 22, 2005 04:37pm | #8

   You might want to look at getting a small travel trailer. I know some guys who work highway jobs and the like do this. Then check what hookups could be done at the site, or maybe at a campground nearby.