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Katrina Live Thread, Part X
Various ^ | 30 August 2005

Posted on 08/30/2005 6:51:27 AM PDT by NautiNurse

Catastrophic damage occurred to Mississippi, Louisiana and Alabama as a result of Hurricane Katrina. Major bridges are destroyed. Mobile AL suffered its worst flooding in 90 years. In New Orleans, a large section of concrete levee broke last night. Water continues to rise, threatening, among many things, Tulane Hospital with 1000 patients. New Orleans officials: Do not attempt to return to the city at this time if you evacuated. It is too dangerous.

Sun-Herald Gulfport MS

WLOX TV Biloxi, Gulfport, Pascagula

Gulfport News via Topix.net WAFB Baton Rouge

Slidell, Mandeville, and Covington Updates Warning: website is overloaded due to heavy traffic

Mobile Register via al.com

Mississippi updates via Jackson Ledger

Lafayette LA Daily Advertiser

Pensacola News Journal


TOPICS: News/Current Events; US: Alabama; US: Florida; US: Georgia; US: Louisiana; US: Mississippi
KEYWORDS: hurricane; katrina; livehurricanekatrina; prayanddonate; tropical
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To: MplsSteve

Yes, his wife, her name was Mary. And he was very old. He tried to hold her hand when the surge came and he lost her. It was heart breaking. It really upset my husband. He looked over at me and said "I think I could hold on" and started to cry.


281 posted on 08/30/2005 7:55:30 AM PDT by cajungirl (no)
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To: jacquej
We probably still have folks here in Florida living in hotels, motels, with family.....almost a year after the hurricanes.

It's slow going when multifple roofs have blown off....multiple screens need repairing....schools are damaged.....businesses destroyed...

..It all takes time.

282 posted on 08/30/2005 7:55:52 AM PDT by Guenevere (God bless our military!...and God bless the President of the United States!)
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To: jacquej

Common reaction. You have to take care of you, first. Can't help other's unless you are in position to do so. If that means taking an hour off, so be it. If it means a day off, so be it. Disaster relief is just as stressful as living through the disaster itself. You have a feel for where your limits are, and you should respect those inner voices.

Do what you can, take a break, and then come back for another round. After a while, you'll establish a rhythm.


283 posted on 08/30/2005 7:56:05 AM PDT by jeffers
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To: cajungirl

I know ... I've had lumps in my throat for a while now - but that's the one that made me start to cry..

I can't help but think about now only New Orleans -but that whole gulf coast.

I belong to another board where we've not heard from one of the members.. she lives east of New Orleans. Also on the board is a member whose sister in law lives near Biloxi. The sister in law stayed.. the member is near panic I think as they cannot contact the sister in law. It's brining it very near home now - even though we just talk to people "electronically" you do develop bonds...


284 posted on 08/30/2005 7:56:10 AM PDT by pamlet
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To: Fishtalk

Astrodome is empty? What about the old lakewood church facility?


285 posted on 08/30/2005 7:56:13 AM PDT by john316 (JOSHUA 24:15 ...choose you this day whom ye will serve...)
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To: ContemptofCourt

I will watch fox, just not shep. Howlin posted the video links last night. Thank god for the freepers.

Prayers to all freepers who losses in Slidell and surrounding areas.


286 posted on 08/30/2005 7:56:43 AM PDT by fooman (Get real with Kim Jung Mentally Ill about proliferation)
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To: jbstrick
The local Red Cross agencies are excellent.

And, regardless of the follies of the National organization, the Red Cross has outstanding logistical capabilities. They have the means to get the job done. Time to put aside the misgivings and let them do what they do best.

287 posted on 08/30/2005 7:57:46 AM PDT by r9etb
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To: daysailor
... 'The Redneck Riviera?'"
That's a very common name for the area. Doesn't seem to offend anyone who lives there.
Matter of fact, most folks seem to like that name...

We need to build a Redneck Monaco now somewhere on our Riviera. Should probably be a little further inland though. Lost New Orleans could be the marina.

288 posted on 08/30/2005 7:57:49 AM PDT by justa-hairyape
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To: Quick1

Has the salvation army mobilized?

With all due respect to those in need, the red cross has a terrible rep for handling money.


289 posted on 08/30/2005 7:57:57 AM PDT by longtermmemmory (VOTE!)
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To: JohnMac

Gulf shores and Orange beach have been called (Redneck Riviera) since the late 50's thank you. And we are damned proud of the name. Kenny Stabler went to school in Foley Al and lived in Orange beach w/his grandmother and that is what we used to call it before the (Yankees) found it.LOL


291 posted on 08/30/2005 7:58:22 AM PDT by cksharks (ew prayers for them because they will need it.)
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To: longtermmemmory

I hope they run Blanko and Nagin out on a rail. Their lack of leadership and delaying telling people to leave is criminal.


292 posted on 08/30/2005 7:58:25 AM PDT by CajunConservative (Southwest Louisiana)
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To: bjs1779
Yeap. She told him to take care of the children and grandchildren at the last moment.

Fox played that interview this morning too. I guess they got it from CNN. It was heartbreaking.

293 posted on 08/30/2005 7:58:29 AM PDT by Spiff (Don't believe everything you think.)
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To: alancarp

Prior to the storm, it was estimated that major flooding into NOLA would take ten weeks to resolve.


294 posted on 08/30/2005 7:58:55 AM PDT by NautiNurse ("I'd rather see someone go to work for a Republican campaign than sit on their butt."--Howard Dean)
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To: NautiNurse

Found on Sunherald.com: The southern area of Diamondhead below Interstate 10 has been heavily damaged.

Moderator, can we start more specific threads? Maybe one for LA and another for MS? People looking for specific info will find it easier to focus on their area of interest.

Thanks


295 posted on 08/30/2005 7:59:48 AM PDT by shatcher
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To: cajungirl

I watched that clip this morning and it's the last news clip I've been able to load and watch.


296 posted on 08/30/2005 7:59:50 AM PDT by brothers4thID (I have knocked on door of this man's soul- and found someone home.)
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To: texaslil
wondered about airlifts too. Also wonder how many people are still holed up in their attics thinking they're safe. And now the water's rising.

Fishing boats and axes work too. Rescuers could go from house to house and knock on the roof. If someone is in the attic, break a hole and get them out. It's over 24 hours so this needs to happen fast. Rescue is limited during night hours, daylight is burning. MSNBC reporter heard people yelling for help last night; she was on the phone and her voice was very distressed.
297 posted on 08/30/2005 7:59:58 AM PDT by advance_copy (Stand for life, or nothing at all)
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To: seamole

The Times-Picayune staff is evacuating their building in New Orleans.


http://www.nola.com/newslogs/breakingtp/index.ssf?/mtlogs/nola_Times-Picayune/archives/2005_08.html#074957.


298 posted on 08/30/2005 8:00:18 AM PDT by libtoken
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To: alancarp

I am with you on CNN, but am now watching that brain-addled Cindy S on an ad on CCN. First time I saw it. Last time, too. Zap - back to Fox.


299 posted on 08/30/2005 8:00:37 AM PDT by bwteim (Begin With The End In Mind)
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To: apackof2; cajungirl

New Orleans is having a bad day, and a bad week..but it is not dying...keep the faith. I know that this is a hard one to take..but this mess will be cleaned up and New Orleans will be back up and running soon.


300 posted on 08/30/2005 8:00:38 AM PDT by AmericanMade1776
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