Water continues to rise in NO. 11 inches/hour
Evac. patients from NO hospitals by boat which will take them to interstate and by ambulance to BR and other areas.
Tulane hosp. evac. critical children and babies by helicopter.
Ppl in Lafayette applying pressure to officials to open Cajun Dome and other shelters NOW.
Acadiana ppl can donate blood - needed badly.
Any pastors of churches in area can contact 225-499-WJBO; coordinating with Laf/BR churches to open makeshift shelters.
Evacuated residents DO NOT MOVE! You will only be stuck on highways.
LaPlace - CLOSED; no word on damage
River Ridge: things looking better there damage/water wise. High area BUT it is an island right now. NO WAY in or out.
Money donations still best way to help.
Red Cross 1-800-229-9191
Another house being consumed by flames - other houses nearby - all surrounded by flood water - no fire fighting response possible - trouble with a capital "T" . . . (live shots on FoxNews)