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Posted on 08/31/2005 4:00:15 PM PDT by NautiNurse
President Bush: "We are dealing with one of the worst national disasters in our nation's history." Push has appropriated vast federal resources to assist with the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.
78,000 people are currently in shelters. New Orleans evacuation continues. 10,000 additional National Guard troops have been called to service.
Hospitals are running low on supplies, and public health concerns include water borne disease, poor sanitation, food and drinking water contamination and shortages, mosquitoes, carbon monixide poisoning from electricity generators, lack of childcare, and the special needs of the elderly.
Links to various news, local and state government websites:
WLOX TV Biloxi, Gulfport, Pascagula has link to locate family and friends (very slow load)
2theAdvocate - Baton Rouge Includes Slidell, St. John Parish, St. Bernard Parish updates, and other locations.
Inside Houma Today includes shelter and volunteer updates
WLBT.com Jackson MS
WALA Channel 4 Mobile, AL Includes links to distribution centers, Emergency Ops, etc.
Sun-Herald Gulfport MS Includes link to town by town reports
Mississippi updates via Jackson Ledger
St Bernard Local Government
Alabama Homeland Security Volunteers can sign up online
Alabama DOT
Alabama.gov
Louisiana Homeland Security
Louisiana State Police road closure info
State of Mississippi Website has traffic alerts, emergency contact numbers
Streaming Video:
WWL-TV: http://www.khou.com/perl/common/video/wmPlayer.pl?title=beloint_khou&props=livenoad
WDSU-TV: http://mfile.akamai.com/12912/live/reflector:38843.asx"
WPMI-TV: http://www.wpmi.com/mediacenter/default.aspx?videoId=113739
WKRG-TV: mms://wmbcast.mgeneral.speedera.net/wmbcast.mgeneral/wmbcast_mgeneral_aug262005_1435_95518
WTOK-TV (follow the link on the home page): http://www.wtok.com/
WJTV-TV: mms://wmbcast.mgeneral.speedera.net/wmbcast.mgeneral/wmbcast_mgeneral_aug262005_1435_95563
Gulf Coast Storm Network (radio): http://www.stormalert.net/main.html#
Related FR Threads:
FYI: Hurricane Katrina Freeper SIGN IN Thread
Discussion Thread - Hurricane Katrina - What Went Wrong?!?
Post Hurricane Katrina IMAGES Here
Martial Law Declared in New Orleans
Due to the number of requests to assist, the following list of some charities is provided.
This is not intended as an endorsement for any of the charities.
www.redcross.org or 1-800 HELP NOW - note: website is slow
Salvation Army - 1-800-SAL-ARMY or Salvation Army currently looking for in-state volunteers - (888)363-2769
Operation Blessing: (800) 436-6348.
America's Second Harvest: (800) 344-8070.
Catholic Charities USA: (800) 919-9338, or www.catholiccharitiesusa.org.
Christian Reformed World Relief Committee: (800) 848-5818.
Church World Service: (800) 297-1516 or online at www.churchworldservice. org.
Lutheran Disaster Response: (800) 638-3522.
Nazarene Disaster Response: (888) 256-5886.
Presbyterian Disaster Assistance: (800) 872-3283.
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. is accepting donations at its 3,800 stores and Web site, www.walmart.com.
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Katrina Live Thread, Part XI
Katrina Live Thread, Part X
Katrina Live Thread, Part IX
Hurricane Katrina Live Thread, Part VIII
Hurricane Katrina Live Thread, Part VII
Hurricane Katrina Live Thread, Part VI
Hurricane Katrina Live Thread, Part V
Hurricane Katrina, Live Thread, Part IV
Hurricane Katrina Live Thread, Part III
Katrina Live Thread, Part II
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Tropical Storm 12
Is that a pair of vintage Gloria Vanderbilt jeans that he's wearing?
That guy was out of control. I think he's scared because he knows that Bush will handle this masterfully and show great leadership.
They're still angry about his handling of 9-11 and the Florida hurricanes, he looked too Presidential.
It's probably "media poker." I'll see you a photo of a dead body, and raise you a photo of two dead bodies. (I've noticed CNN has show a couple dead bodies too.)
Personally, I really don't have a problem with them showing dead bodies, because that's what is happening and I don't really believe in bridling the press from showing reality.
What I do have a problem with is the attitude I'm hearing from all the reporters, Fox reporters included, it's a kind of "holier than thou" attitude, I can't really put my finger on it. It might just be frustration at seeing so much suffering, so I'm chalking up to that right now.
But I keep thinking, quit talking about it guys and go get those folks some water (also today they keep talking about people don't have water, but everyone I've seen has some sort of bottle in their hand, some even have Gatorade, so supplies are getting to them.) So when you tell me people don't have water, and I see them walking with water, you've gone from reporting to sensationalizing.
any more updates on the ferry pilot?
Last time I went to NO, I stayed at that Ritz. That was a couple of years ago. Come to find out, here on FR even, that I'm wealthy! Cool.
To: jeffers....response to a post I responded to..."
I usually quote the relevent part of the posts I respond to. Someone else said that and I answered similarly to you.
lmao !
< /memories >
NEW YORK (CNN/Money) - Wal-Mart said Tuesday that it closed more than 120 stores due to Hurricane Katrina while the world's largest retailer and some of its biggest rivals donated money and supplies to residents in affected areas along the Gulf Coast states.
Wal-Mart Stores (Research) said it would donate $1 million to the Salvation Army for relief assistance such as meals for victims and emergency and rescue personnel. ...
Well, I know where I put 'em down. He must've moved them.
Not a word, nurse... sorry
I can say that CNN is reporting lies because I am LISTENING to them.
This is NOT George Bush's fault -- and they are LYING to make that a fact.
As for that 'poor' woman at the Ritz Carlton, why didn't SHE leave? This storm was headed for the Gulf of Mexicon since LAST WEEK.
She had plenty of time to get out -- and the money to do it.
I spoke to my friend in Luling, LA (30 miles from downtown NO) this morning and she expressed concern about the very thing you mentioned. I assured her that any thinking person knows the looters aren't representative of the people of New Orleans.
That is great! thanks
Perhaps it is Jackson County rather than the City of Jackson. Jackson County is one of the Coastal counties and was very hard hit by the hurricane. If I can help in any way, I'll be happy to try. I have phone, cell phone, and internet service.
I'm sure I saw it on one of the threads, just not sure where, but wasn't there a place to check for the military stationed and living in NO? My husband (Navy) says he heard there are 50% of the Navy personnel not accounted for from NO. Would like to give him that info if I could. Thank you.
"Shermy, didn't we hear before the storm that the NO PD sent their people home?"
And they had to remain in the city.
But remember the big flood came a day later. Still, as deployed, many could be lost/isolated.
thanks for the update - how are you holding up?
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