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I want to help down there

LukeJobbins - 9-16-2014 at 04:53 PM

I want to go down and help either take supplies or rebuild, whatever. I was thinking bay of la because that is my go to spot but it looks like mulege will need way more help. I was wondering if anyone knows of a group that would be down there or going down that I could join or meet down there somewhere. Maybe Red Cross? I have personal tools and a solid jeep that can get through and over most anything minus giant rivers. I am watching the new storm because it would be pointless to go down and get stuck in that if takes the same path. I know a lot of people say just wait but I don't feel the locals can wait. If I can get this little trip going very soon does anybody know of any extra tools or a trailer or supplies like food water building materials that can be donated or purchased cheap. Everything I plan on doing will be out of my own pocket and not attached to a group or charity so I know that can be a big problem with donations. If anyone has any info or suggestions please let me know ASAP. I know it sounds a bit rushed and maybe foolish to try to drive down with all the damage and stuff but I don't want to be the guys just talking about how much it sucks and not actually doing anything to help the people and areas that have given me so much fun over the years. I'm not saying it will for sure happen but if I can get stuff together soon I will be pushing as hard as I can to get down there ASAP.

bigmike58 - 9-16-2014 at 05:05 PM

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Originally posted by LukeJobbins
I want to go down and help either take supplies or rebuild, whatever. I was thinking bay of la because that is my go to spot but it looks like mulege will need way more help. I was wondering if anyone knows of a group that would be down there or going down that I could join or meet down there somewhere. Maybe Red Cross? I have personal tools and a solid jeep that can get through and over most anything minus giant rivers. I am watching the new storm because it would be pointless to go down and get stuck in that if takes the same path. I know a lot of people say just wait but I don't feel the locals can wait. If I can get this little trip going very soon does anybody know of any extra tools or a trailer or supplies like food water building materials that can be donated or purchased cheap. Everything I plan on doing will be out of my own pocket and not attached to a group or charity so I know that can be a big problem with donations. If anyone has any info or suggestions please let me know ASAP. I know it sounds a bit rushed and maybe foolish to try to drive down with all the damage and stuff but I don't want to be the guys just talking about how much it sucks and not actually doing anything to help the people and areas that have given me so much fun over the years. I'm not saying it will for sure happen but if I can get stuff together soon I will be pushing as hard as I can to get down there ASAP.


I will go down with you to Mulege. I have a couple of 4x4 dodges minus winch's.. It would be prudent to wait another day or two for most of the water to subside and also to see what and if Polo will bring a repeat. I will buy a sat phone for the trip. I just drove down the day after Norbert and back last week.

I'm sure the expert's that are North of the border and even north of two borders disagree but I can haul a lot of water and food/fuel in the trucks.

I'll U2 you my info..

Bajame - 9-16-2014 at 05:43 PM

Check out San Ignacio too, it is known for it's flash flooding . I am waiting for news now , hope it's not to bad . The City is broke as it is.

camo - 9-16-2014 at 10:09 PM

I am prepping a trip down with a flat bed to haul rebuilding supplies as soon as we know it is feasible. will be driving in a very offroad capable rig.

shari - 9-16-2014 at 10:24 PM

I would love to hitch a ride from Ensenada as far as Vizcaino asap too if anyone has space

gnukid - 9-16-2014 at 10:42 PM

Lots of opportunity to clean-up, shovel mud, cut out tree debris, remove broken concrete and crap, rebuild walls and drainage ditches. Be careful you don't hurt yourself with heavy items, catch dengue, become malnourished or overcome by bacterial infections. At the moment electricity, phone, gas, water and food are not consistently available in BCS.

DENNIS - 9-17-2014 at 07:23 AM

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Originally posted by camo
I am prepping a trip down with a flat bed to haul rebuilding supplies as soon as we know it is feasible. will be driving in a very offroad capable rig.


Thanks, camo.......just be forewarned, building materials, new or used will be taxed going through the border regardless of their good intent.
Since this is your first post here, I'm not sure of what you know in this regard.

DENNIS - 9-17-2014 at 08:42 AM

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Originally posted by gnukid
Be careful you don't ............ become malnourished


:lol::lol: Spam to the rescue.

fishmugger - 9-17-2014 at 10:06 AM

Heard you will need a barge to cross some of the arroyos . I would give it a few days. Also no fuel available so factor that in .

gnukid - 9-17-2014 at 11:01 AM

In past years following the hurricane friends did become very sick from dengue and/or bacterial infections along with dehydration resulting in a serious condition. Extraneros may be less aware of this syndrome and over-exert trying to help out without acclimating to the situation. Temps into october in the south can vary greatly per day 60-110F this time of year which is stressful to the body. Be very careful about exposure, mosquitos.

BajaBoomerBabe - 9-17-2014 at 11:39 AM

If you go, please let us know how the roads are. I plan on driving down in Oct.

bigmike58 - 9-17-2014 at 08:56 PM

Just spoke with Luke, he is leaving on Sat. I am leaving tomorrow on a slow trip down to Mulege. I will be loaded down with,

Water
Fuel
plywood
squeegee's
bug spray
sat phone ( still needed)

Any other supplies?

shari - 9-17-2014 at 09:11 PM

flats of Tecate! tarps? batteries, generator?

bigmike58 - 9-17-2014 at 09:44 PM

I just got an email from Mulege.. They need water--and generators.. it's ugly





Luke, I will be driving this truck- I will get you the sat phone number.




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[Edited on 9-18-2014 by bigmike58]

castone001 - 9-18-2014 at 01:33 PM

bigmike58: I want to go and help but cannot make it. I will loan you my Sat Phone (Irridium 9505a) Works everywhere in Baja. You can take that with you for safety etc. Not a ton of minutes in my plan but certainly enough to keep you in contact with folks.

I am in La Cresta / Murrieta area.

Chris
951-348-0755

LukeJobbins - 9-18-2014 at 03:55 PM

I'm headed to bay of la super early sat or halfway midnight of Friday. If anyone knows of any specific things needed down there please let me know ASAP. Luke.jobbins@gmail.com

marv sherrill - 9-18-2014 at 05:38 PM

luke - check your u2u

bigmike58 - 9-18-2014 at 09:37 PM

Chris. Ty for the offer. I was most likely picking up the rental as you were typing. Just my luck!,lol

In el Rosario Road is open to cabo. With a few challenges. Picked up plywood generators and water at Home Depot in Ensenada. Hope to be in mulege tomorrow

wetto - 9-19-2014 at 09:50 AM

Drive safe and keep us all posted.

castone001 - 9-19-2014 at 10:16 AM

Darn it!! sorry I missed ya! Safe travels!

bigmike58 - 9-21-2014 at 12:54 AM

Just got home... 10 min wait at San Ysidro!.. working on the pics..