[jeffers]

This is it people. We're seeing reports of complete structural failure in New Orleans, and the governor is on Fox now stating that flooding in NE New Orleans, in Orleans Parrish is at 6 to 8 feet, multiple breaches, rising at the rate of one foot per hour.

This can go a couple of different ways, a few buildings undermined and coming down, or perhaps more significant damage. I think reports that the city have dodged the worst were premature as the storm there is now at its maximum potential.

I'd like to see everyone here keep in mind that others reading may have loved ones in the area and keep speculation to an absolute minimum.

Regardless of howe this plays out, there will be loss of life ans I can see no reason to exaggerate or speculate, beyond hard newes reports as they come in.

A little patience and forbearance will go a long way towards making the best of the situation, whatever it proves to be.

[cyborg]

I'd like to see everyone here keep in mind that others reading may have loved ones in the area and keep speculation to an absolute minimum.


** Too late!

[Hand em their arse]

prayers going up for any loved ones of freepers on this thread now...

dave

[NautiNurse]

I'd like to add emphasis to this:

I'd like to see everyone here keep in mind that others reading may have loved ones in the area and keep speculation to an absolute minimum.

[Hillarys Gate Cult]

About the only good news I can throw at people concerns the aftermath. I saw a report yesterday talking about how out of 11 area bridges, 10 have been hardened against flooding. Meaning even if they're submerged, they're designed not to wash away.

[PigRigger]

"I think reports that the city have dodged the worst were premature as the storm there is now at its maximum potential..."

Trust me, NOLA DID dodge a MOAB; the destruction that would have ensued if they were to the east of the eye would have been far greater...that does not mean that NOLA will not see significant damage, just that it could be a whole lot worse

It will be very interesting to see what kind of devastation occurred NE of NOLA...I do not know the area and do not know how populated that region is....anyone have any info?