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Posted on 08/30/2005 1:34:04 PM PDT by NautiNurse
The situation in New Orleans continues to deteriorate due to rising water levels and desperation. Search and rescue continues via boat and air. Authorities have announced the goal to evacuate all the remaining residents of NOLA. The New Orleans Mayor has reported numerous gas leaks throughout the city. Sporadic fires occurring. Attempts to evacuate hundreds of hospital patients from Charity Hospital and Tulane Medical Center are in process. Patients are being transported to other hospitals as far away as Florida.
The Army Corps of Engineers is at the NOLA levee breaks with current plans to drop 3000 lb sand bags in an effort to stop the flow of water. NOLA hospital evacuations continue for thousands of patients. Reports indicate all evacuees are being taken to the SuperDome, which is now surrounded by water. The generators at the Dome are now in jeopardy. The Governor of Louisiana has called for a day of prayer tomorrow...
Elsewhere, search and rescue continue in Mississippi and Alabama. Biloxi reports indicate catastrophic damage.
Links to various news and local government websites:
WLOX TV Biloxi, Gulfport, Pascagula has link to locate family and friends (very slow load)
2theAdvocate - Baton Rouge Includes Slidell, St. John Parish, St. Bernard Parish updates, and other locations.
Inside Houma Today needing boats, volunteers, lists gas station openings, water, etc.
WALA Channel 4 Mobile, AL Includes links to distribution centers, Emergency Ops, etc.
Sun-Herald Gulfport MS Includes link to town by town reports
Mississippi updates via Jackson Ledger
Streaming Video:
WWL-TV (via KHOU/Houston): http://www.wwltv.com/cgi-bin/bi/video/makeadplaylist.pl?title=beloint_khou&live=yes
WKRG/Mobile: mms://wmbcast.mgeneral.speedera.net/wmbcast.mgeneral/wmbcast_mgeneral_aug262005_1435_95518
WDSU/New Orleans via WAPL/Jackson: mms://a842.l1291238841.c12912.g.lm.akamaistream.net/D/842/12912/v0001/reflector:38841
All are Windows Media Player links.
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Due to the number of requests to assist, the following list of some charities is provided.
This is not intended as an endorsement for any of the charities.
www.redcross.org or 1-800 HELP NOW - note: website is slow
Salvation Army - 1-800-SAL-ARMY or Salvation Army currently looking for in-state volunteers - (888)363-2769
Operation Blessing: (800) 436-6348.
America's Second Harvest: (800) 344-8070.
Catholic Charities USA: (800) 919-9338, or www.catholiccharitiesusa.org.
Christian Reformed World Relief Committee: (800) 848-5818.
Church World Service: (800) 297-1516 or online at www.churchworldservice. org.
Lutheran Disaster Response: (800) 638-3522.
Nazarene Disaster Response: (888) 256-5886.
Presbyterian Disaster Assistance: (800) 872-3283.
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. is accepting donations at its 3,800 stores and Web site, www.walmart.com.
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Ironically, where are they going to take the loot? They can't stay in town, and I doubt the National Guard is going to haul their stolen goods for them.
Not the states per se, but the envirowhackos who built the barriers.
Wolf Blitzer on CNN saying that Gov. Blanco is "heartbroken". I guess that Wolf's way of saying the governor is shellshocked and out of her league.
Ugh, carvile now on(he's a Louisiana native).
NOW THAT IS A FABULOUS IDEA!!!!! CALLING KARL ROVE!!
The question is "Where are they going to put the stuff?"
If you're switching to CNN, you're just in time for Carville.
She'll likely turn up.
Cell service is about as rare there at the moment as dry shoes.
Save the historic part of town if possible, forget the rest. It is just too damn low for a major coastal city.
There should have been provisions for getting the poor and infirmed out by the city. Everyone else should have had the sense to leave on their own.
I'd actually allow the beer as well-- at least that would be pure for drinking.
And whiskey has many medicinal purposes in an emergency.
SD
Yes, she was very emotional. I thought she was going to break down during the news conference. This must be devastating for everyone involved, especially if they are looking at human loss. Prayers sent.
The governor and the Senator do not, individually or collectively, inspire confidence.
It's time to bring out your wallet for these people. I'm not sure if this is comparable to 9/11, but it's close to it as far as human misery & destruction.
You make a valid point.
sobering statement..
The bigots who voted against Jindal are getting exactly what they asked for.
Common sense bump!
I'm from Louisiana originally and it's hard for me to believe the state elected that lemmon.
The water is about 4 feet above sea level. The pic of the water next to the superdome is about 2 feet in elevation. If the street pic is Canal Street, that is at sea level. Something is wrong. The Mississippi must be pouring into the main NO bowl, that takes in most of the town, and Metaire (sp) to boot. I wonder how fast the water is moving?
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