"Slidell - some storm chasers in Slidell said that they were able to drive out earlier this afternoon. They said that it was "no cat 5" there in Slidell. Sounded like there was a lot of water damage but that it wasn't total destruction."
Thanks for the info - that's the best news so far.
175 posted on 08/29/2005 5:41:38 PM EDT by LibSnubber
Sadly, later info shows that the situation in Slidell is very very bad
Causeway bridge has suffered severe damage. The other main route from Northshore is not open and will not be until bridge(s) are repaired (will take weeks).
Police are now being diverted to try and keep ppl out of NO. Nat'l Guard and State Police are trying to deal with situation and do not need to work on keeping evacuees out of area. Threatening arrest.
I know ppl are still trapped in houses/attics and need to be rescued soon or they too will die.