2nd hand contact inside hospital - for what it's worth...

Just talked with my brother who lives on the east side of Dallas. He is ex-military ( 20 years ), big rough tough type of guy. Have never heard him sound worried until today when speaking with him. Him and his wife have 2 teen age kids they yanked out of school (kids did not argue) yesterday. Said they will not be going back to school no matter what, going to home school now.
He said his survival tactics have kicked in ( anyone should know what that means ). He said they have heard *lock down * being hushed for fear of panic, which i believe. Also said that there is more than one being held in Texas not being talked about or made public. Makes sense cause this guy was a walking factory of spreading it. I know my brother and when he sounds scared or worried then i know it is time to listen.
I do not expect any one to listen or pay attention but still putting the info out in hopes one or two may heed it. As far as the flag wavers here or the in breds who like to rile things up.. save it i will not respond. My family and friends mean more to me than arguing with you type of idiots.As for anyone else with brains please get any info out on this you can. We as a nation are all in this together.

Ok, I live in a small town a couple hours from Dallas. I also belong to a web group of NE and E Texans who talk about primarily local news and scanner activity. One of the members (whom I do NOT know personally, just a fellow member of the group) posted about 15 hours ago the following (I'm keeping his name private, as he does not know I'm sharing this and I would not feel right including his name.):

I just found out my nephew, who is a nurse, is on lock down at Presby hospital in Dallas with the Ebola patient. Prayers would be greatly appreciated.

A few minutes ago, I PM'd him the following:

[Name], again, my prayers for your nephew and all others involved. Was wondering if you are in contact with him? Do you have any word of his safety? Precautions taken to keep him and any others there with him healthy? I don't know him or you, but am very worried for a fellow Texas caught up in this mess.

May God bless and be with your family.

His response, almost immediately:

He messaged me just a little while ago. They are being held at the Hospital. No one can leave or have personnel contact with any one out side. He says he is being very careful. I told him if things go south his father and I will come get him!


(Yes, I know the whole 'Uncle' thing, but at least it's some info)

Thanks for your personal account, AC. You (or your brother) won't hear any criticism from me. Did your brother indicate whether he plans to shelter his family in place or head out of town? And whichever his choice was, the reason behind choosing as he did.

I think it's time you call them again and tell them to bring in their tomato plants from the garden.