Check out evacuation instructions from NOLA website

City of New Orleans Website ^ | Aug 05

[texas_mrs]

General Evacuation Guidelines

General evacuation for disasters apply to both natural (hurricane, flood, thunderstorm, tornado) and man-made (chemical and fire). If you are told to EVACUATE you should move to a place designated by public officials.

Follow these steps:

Stay calm.

Take your disaster supply kit.

Remember as you leave your house to do the following:

- Turn off lights, household gas appliances, heating, air conditioning, and ventilation systems.

- Leave refrigerator/freezer on.

- Lock house.

Only use the phone in case of an emergency, injury, or illness. If you must use the phone, keep calls brief. Do not listen to rumors. Turn on your radio or television for up-to-date information from public officials during an emergency.

Use only one vehicle for your family. If you have room, assist any neighbors that may need a ride.

Tune to Emergency Alerting System 870 AM or 101.9 FM radio stations for reports about evacuation routes, conditions, etc. Use those travel routes specified. Drive safely. Traffic will be heavy. Law enforcement officials along the route will help with traffic.

If you need a ride, try to go with a neighbor, friend, or relative.

Let others know when you leave and where you are going.

Make arrangements for pets. Animals are not allowed in public shelters. Pet carriers are recommended along with pet supplies.

[Conservative4Ever]

I had to evac a Res Care home for the DD when a wildfire raged through our area. I had only hours to get my plan together. Phone service was spotty. I called an out of town parent as my contact and left a voice mail message for all other parents/family to call that number for updates. Part of my clients were in day programs in town and others were home. The day program was gracious enough to let us use their venue for the day and into evening. I told my staff to pack a pillow case with three days of clothings and other needs for each client. We packed bedding and extra non-perishable food and supplies in our staff and work vehicles. We were ready to move when the sheriff came by and said we had to leave. The only vehicle left on the property was my Vett. No driver. We drove out of our area and the exit route was lined with fire personnel staged to get into the area. It was needless to say an exciting day and night. Were were able to return later that night. The next day I went out and bought my first cell phone..this was in 1992.

Red

[Calpernia]

C. Ray Nagin
MAYOR

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 27, 2005

 

Mayor Nagin Urges Citizens to Prepare For Hurricane Katrina

(New Orleans, LA) In response to the potential threat of Hurricane Katrina, Mayor C. Ray Nagin is urging all citizens to begin preparations now for the coming storm. Mayor Nagin will hold the next press briefing at 5 p.m. today in the Mayor’s Press Room, second floor of City Hall. “Although the track could change, forecasters believe Hurricane Katrina will affect New Orleans,” said Mayor Nagin. “We may call for a voluntary evacuation later this afternoon or tomorrow morning to coincide with the instatement of contraflow. This will give people more options to leave the area. However, citizens need to begin preparing now so they will be ready to leave when necessary. Do everything to prepare for a regular hurricane, but treat this one differently because it is headed our way. This is not a test.” The Mayor also recommended that residents of Algiers, the Lower Ninth Ward and low-lying areas begin evacuating now. Gov. Blanco also urged citizens to take the storm seriously. “We can restore property, but we cannot restore lives,” she said. Mayor Nagin is working with Gov. Kathleen Blanco and other City, local and State officials are watching the storm’s path and working together to make decisions that affect citizens. Gov. Blanco has declared a state of emergency in Louisiana, which provides city government with additional authority and improved access to resources needed when responding to elevated threats, such as natural disasters. A state of emergency has been declared for the City of New Orleans. Citizens are advised to: • Fill their cars with gas. Tolls have been suspended on roadways. • Remove potential debris from their yards (including lawn furniture, potted plants, loose tree branches, etc.) • Board windows and glass doors • Make sure that nearby catch basins are clear of leaves or trash • Stock up on bottled water, batteries, and non-perishable food items • Check on family, friends and neighbors, especially the elderly, to make sure everyone has an evacuation plan • Make provisions for pets. Shelters and many hotels do not accept pets. -MORE- “The key is being prepared for the event,” said Mayor Nagin. “We’re doing everything we can to make sure our city is safe.” Shelters for Citizens with Special Medical Needs There are two shelters for people with special medical needs open in the state. Citizens should call prior to going to the shelters. The shelter in Alexandria can be reached at (800) 841-5778; the number for Monroe’s shelter is (866) 280-7287. If it becomes necessary, other shelters will be opened in various cities. The Superdome will be opened as a refuge of last resort for special needs patients if it becomes necessary. All individuals may have one caretaker. Anyone planning to spend time in a shelter should bring three to four days’ worth of food, sleeping gear, and medical supplies including oxygen, medicine and batteries for any necessary devices. No weapons or bulky items are allowed in any shelters. New Orleans EMS is responding to medical emergencies only. For non-emergency transportation needs, citizens should contact local non-emergency ambulance providers: Acadian: (504) 366-0911 Lifeguard: (504) 214-1911 Guardian: (504) 818-2600 A-Med: (504) 362-9490 Care: (504) 367-4231 On-Call: (504) 866-0481 Closings New Orleans Public Schools will be closed Monday, August 29, 2005. All NOPS activities scheduled for this weekend have been cancelled. New Orleans Public Libraries will close at 3 p.m. today, Saturday, August 27, 2005, and remain closed through Monday, August 29, 2005. The City of New Orleans will be issuing additional advisories as the storm progresses. Citizens are asked to remain alert, monitor news stories and be prepared to respond promptly to any public safety advisories.

http://www.cityofno.com/portal.aspx?portal=46&load=~/PortalModules/ViewPressRelease.ascx&itemid=3139

[Calpernia]

Sorry about that. The html code didn't crunch in preview.

[Elsie]

http://www.cityofno.com/portal.aspx?portal=1&tabid=41

[Elsie]

I copy a webpage into my Outlook Express e-mail, then switch to the SOURCE tab and extract an already formatted HTML file to paste into the reply box.

[Calpernia]

I did a view source to clip it.

Point was, from that webpage you posted, I got this press release it was the last one. There were no more updated emergency reports.

[dawn53]

Thanks for the ping.

[RetiredArmy]

They forgot to mention:

THROW SCREAMING FIT; SHOOT AT RESCUE WORKERS; LOOT ALL YOU CAN CARRY; SMILE FOR THE CAMERAS AND SHOW OFF YOUR NEW AIR JORDANS YOU JUST STOLE.

[kalee]

- Lock house.

Why am I reminded of Rhett Butler laughing at Scarlett O'Hara for locking Aunt Pitty Pat's frontdoor as they fled Atlanta when it fell to the Yankees?

- Make arrangements for pets

If everyone is leaving where can you make arrangements for your pets?

The rest of it looks worthwhile, but obviously some people in NO were unaware of these instructions or chose for whatever reason to ignore them.

[theophilusscribe]

Thanks!

So then, going back to the delay of services . . . federal assistance was delayed because of the slow response from state officials.

[bjcintennessee]

ping

[BigSkyFreeper]

Law enforcement officials along the route will help with traffic.

They were certainly helping the looters carry TV sets.

[Tunehead54]

What about SCHOOL buses!

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Dahlin! School buses do not have cloth-covered reclining seats with a john or two in the back. The mayor couldn't possible force them into such a degrading mode of transportation.

BTW - at a small high school I went to out west - we'd take the whole school on a five to seven day "Caravan" in cattle trucks. We'd throw in our sleeping bags and duffels and then a tarp over those to sit on.

At "comfort stops" it was simply girls to the right, boys to the left (Guys had to cross the road). We did fine - in fact Caravan was the most anticipated time of year.

Naturally the school has had to dump the cattle trucks - no seat belts I guess ... still I've got great memories! ;-)

[LibWrangler]

TEXT ONLY VERSION NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER Disaster Supply Kit

Water - at least 1 gallon daily per person for 3 to 7 days

Food - at least enough for 3 to 7 days
— non-perishable packaged or canned food / juices
— foods for infants or the elderly
— snack foods
— non-electric can opener
— cooking tools / fuel
— paper plates / plastic utensils

Blankets / Pillows, etc.

Clothing - seasonal / rain gear/ sturdy shoes

First Aid Kit / Medicines / Prescription Drugs

Special Items - for babies and the elderly

Toiletries / Hygiene items / Moisture wipes

Flashlight / Batteries

Radio - Battery operated and NOAA weather radio

Cash - Banks and ATMs may not be open or available for extended periods.

Keys

Toys, Books and Games

Important documents - in a waterproof container
— insurance, medical records, bank account numbers, Social Security card, etc.

Tools - keep a set with you during the storm

Vehicle fuel tanks filled

Pet care items
— proper identification / immunization records / medications
— ample supply of food and water
— a carrier or cage
— muzzle and leash

[finnman69]

Tthey should have added to their list:

"Break into the closest Walmart and steal Air Jordans"

[Tunehead54]

Nagin on Sunday: "Our homies ain't got no gd cars! Buses, Buses - where the he!! we goin' find some stinkeen busses? I'ze stumped. Let's go eat. We got any Jack left? Call us a Yellow cab! Yellow - yellow Hmm? Ahh - can't think - let's eat!"

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Idiot. ;-(

[Calpernia]

That is what it sounds like to me.

And between what seamole posted and another comment, jeez, can't remember the freeper...said that the federal assistance would be slow/disorganized without good ground coordination.

This would be local, ie., mayor/gov, right?

[Calpernia]

That even looks like the mayor would be directly responsible for deaths than.

WHERE was he the the hurricane hit? Was he in New Orleans?