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Joe Balitzki
Jedi Master Film Handler

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From: Charleston, SC, USA
Registered: Aug 2005

posted September 06, 2017 08:08 PM

Everyone please say a prayer for this fellow film collector and my Mother after you watch the News Video. Thanks in advance!

I reached out to the media yesterday and had a news crew here earlier today. Here is the video:
http://abcnews4.com/news/local/challenges-for-elderly-evacuees-those-with-disabilities

Joe Balitzki

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Greg Perry
Film Handler

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From: midwest
Registered: Dec 2015

posted September 06, 2017 09:59 PM

Hi Joe,
Great job in advocating for some additional support for those with special needs in this hurricane situation! I hope the local officials/Red Cross will respond and provide you with some good options.
We have a son down in Fort Lauderdale, Florida and Hurricane Irma has the potential to really create havoc across the whole state of Florida and into Georgia and South Carolina as well. Our prayers are with you, your Mom, and all the rest of the folks down in the hurricane zone.

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Joe Balitzki
Jedi Master Film Handler

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From: Charleston, SC, USA
Registered: Aug 2005

posted September 06, 2017 10:16 PM

There are many in this area that are bedbound. All our lives we have helped others and I don't want this to happen again to myself or others. We both were volunteers for Red Cross Disaster Services in New Jersey and participated in Mock Disaster Drills at Newark Airport in NJ. We also were on call if a family was homeless due to a fire etc. I spoke to the State last year and let them have it because of their lack of poor planning for the invalid residents of the region. Being disabled myself and with just about all the family on both sides deceased, I reached out to the local television stations and fortunately one responded. I just wanted to shine a spotlight on this issue as it affects many others besides us. Thank you for the kind words; it warms my heart.

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Bryan Chernick
Jedi Master Film Handler

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From: Bothell, WA, USA
Registered: Mar 2010

posted September 06, 2017 11:56 PM

Great job with the interview Joe, I hope everything works out for you.

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Melvin England
Jedi Master Film Handler

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From: Hull, East Yorkshire, UK
Registered: Feb 2016

posted September 07, 2017 03:23 AM

Just to let you know that we are thinking about you both on our side of the Atlantic, too!

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Andrew Woodcock
Film God

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From: Manchester Uk
Registered: Aug 2012

posted September 07, 2017 03:25 AM

Well said Melvin. [Smile]

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Osi Osgood
Film God

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From: Mountian Home, ID.
Registered: Jul 2005

posted September 07, 2017 11:11 AM

Best wishes to you and you're mother.

[Smile]

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Janice Glesser
Film Goddess

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From: Sunnyvale, CA USA
Registered: Sep 2011

posted September 07, 2017 01:40 PM

So glad you are speaking out about your situation and for the others potentially needing the same care facilities for there families and loved ones. Let's hope your message gets across to the proper people and that proper accommodations can be anticipated.

All the best Joe [Smile]

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William Davis
Film Handler

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From: Fenton, Michigan USA
Registered: Nov 2013

posted September 07, 2017 02:45 PM

Hi Joe,

Just want you to know that both you and your Mom are in my thoughts and prayers.

Bill Davis

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Joe Balitzki
Jedi Master Film Handler

Posts: 529
From: Charleston, SC, USA
Registered: Aug 2005

posted September 07, 2017 09:08 PM

My story has been shared with the FOX Television station here. As of this writing its prominently displayed on their website. The introduction has a different News Anchor in the video. I have been contacted by state officials and arrangements are in the works for us and hopefully others. I will update the thread as I have more information to share. I am glad something is being done as this situation is causing me financial hardship which limits my options even further. I believe we will all be told within the next 48 hours that its Mandatory that residents must evacuate the area based on the conversation I have had earlier today with the state.
http://foxcharleston.com/news/

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