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

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.

NOLA.com

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

Gulfport News via Topix.net

WAFB Baton Rouge

Mobile Register via al.com

Mississippi updates via Jackson Ledger

Lafayette LA Daily Advertiser

Pensacola News Journal

St Bernard Local Government

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.

Previous Threads:

Katrina Live Thread, Part X
Katrina Live Thread, Part IX
Hurricane Katrina Live Thread, Part VIII
Hurricane Katrina Live Thread, Part VII
Hurricane Katrina Live Thread, Part VI
Hurricane Katrina Live Thread, Part V
Hurricane Katrina, Live Thread, Part IV
Hurricane Katrina Live Thread, Part III
Katrina Live Thread, Part II
Hurricane Katrina Live Thread, Part I
Tropical Storm 12


TOPICS: Breaking News; News/Current Events; US: Alabama; US: Florida; US: Louisiana; US: Mississippi
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And rafts would have to be made of a material that would not be easily punctured by the debris.


3,301 posted on 08/30/2005 8:56:54 PM PDT by Republic (Michael Schiavo comes to mind...ulitimate control is never relinquished with ease)
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To: Txsleuth

The Saints have been about to move to a new city for a while now, with Benson always denying it.


3,302 posted on 08/30/2005 8:57:29 PM PDT by Sofa King (MY rights are not subject to YOUR approval.)
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To: MHT

I think Grand Isle is gone


3,303 posted on 08/30/2005 8:57:34 PM PDT by cajungirl (no)
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To: HuronMan
If there are 60,000 people to evacuate and if 20,000 are men, 25,000 are women, and 15,000 are children, and if women and children must be evacuated first, and if each boat holds 12 people, and if one woman must accompany each child, and if 1 National Guardsman must accompany each boat and if a boat travels at a maximum speed of 2 miles per hour and if the nearest high ground is 5 miles away and if there are 50 boats and 40 available Guardsmen, then how long will it for everyone to reach safety?

Aaaaaahhhh. Not a word problem!! I gave those up in school. The answer is: A very long time.

3,304 posted on 08/30/2005 8:57:42 PM PDT by conservative cat
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To: Diddle E. Squat

I haven't come close to reading this whole thread, but I did want to slip in a comment here on Aaron Brown, whose show I watched of-and-on tonight in spite of myself. I noticed that in several interviews, he tried very hard to get the person he was interviewing to say something negative about the rescue/recovery efforts. I thought it was pretty blatant and uncalled for. It has started. If they can't succeed in blaming Bush for the storm itself, they're going to blame him for everything else.


3,305 posted on 08/30/2005 8:57:54 PM PDT by Trust but Verify (Get over yourselves!)
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To: steveegg
Why do I suspect dumping this on President Bush's shoulders is the plan?

I think their plan is to ensure President Bush fails, then they'll have something to carp about.

3,306 posted on 08/30/2005 8:58:02 PM PDT by BigSkyFreeper (Liberalism is a form of insanity)
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To: Txsleuth

I figured they would play in Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge.


3,307 posted on 08/30/2005 8:58:02 PM PDT by dfwgator
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To: PhiKapMom
this horrific event does point to the importance of having a sound energy policy with backup production.....

we are so behind on so many things......

3,309 posted on 08/30/2005 8:58:38 PM PDT by cherry
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To: Diddle E. Squat

The governor and others just had a press conference an hour ago on WWL. Only the Fish and Wildlife man had anything to say. The governor just wasted everyone's time..


3,310 posted on 08/30/2005 8:58:59 PM PDT by MarMema
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To: spanalot

I understand. But generator systems don't typically run on LP. They mainly run on diesel. They also are not generally built to run unattended for weeks on end. Backup generators will get you through the first few days, but thereafter plans will have to be made that take existing conditions into account.


3,311 posted on 08/30/2005 8:59:38 PM PDT by Ramius (Blades for war fighters: http://freeper.the-hobbit-hole.net)
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To: PhiKapMom

Bush should issue executive orders overturning these per state fuel blends, otherwise there are going to be gasoline shortages very soon.

C'mon Mr President, use your EO powers and get this done!


3,312 posted on 08/30/2005 8:59:45 PM PDT by oceanview
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To: BigSkyFreeper
I heard it too. There's still places in Florida still devastated from last year's round of hurricanes. Many houses and buildings still have tarped roofs, and many residents still live in government housing.

Charlotte County in Florida is still a mess, almost a year after Charley came through. Many businesses have not been rebuilt, houses uninhabitable, and many still live in FEMA trailers.

And there was no standing water issue in Charlotte County, the run off happened quickly and the waters receded, unlike NO which will be underwater for weeks.

3,313 posted on 08/30/2005 8:59:53 PM PDT by dawn53
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To: MHT
What happened to Grand Isle, LA? Is it gone?

I heard one report that GI was split in two.......however three were rescued from there.

3,314 posted on 08/30/2005 9:00:05 PM PDT by txdoda ("Navy Brat")
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To: steveegg

Oh, it is defintely the plan. And they're playing it straight from the Dem handbook. It's all they've got.


3,315 posted on 08/30/2005 9:00:08 PM PDT by Trust but Verify (Get over yourselves!)
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To: cyborg

Yes, and fast. It's escalating. I can't imagine being in that huge cesspool at night. No power, polluted flood water, roving, well-armed gangs. Martial law isn't helping, they need to bring in the military or something equally drastic. And what is there left to take? They're ignoring the curfews and evac orders to rob, at their own peril. Too stupid.


3,316 posted on 08/30/2005 9:00:16 PM PDT by fortunecookie
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To: cookcounty; NautiNurse

250,000 small craft mean nothing without communication, FUEL!!, and support.
"What we have here is a failure to communicate. I didn't want it this way. He wanted it this way. And, he got what he wanted".
It can sometimes take weeks to mobilize one platoon, with adequate support (nobody shooting at you, perfect weather).


3,317 posted on 08/30/2005 9:00:18 PM PDT by ARealMothersSonForever (Bless those in need this day)
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To: Fritzy

Lack of plans is totally shocking. When I was at FedEx, we had to write coningency plans for direct hit tornadoes, fire, massive floods, etc, etc. for every location.


3,318 posted on 08/30/2005 9:00:21 PM PDT by cookcounty (Army Vet, Army Dad.)
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To: Ramius
I agree.

Old fuel has a tendency to lacquer up and start to stink.

Next time you go to a station to fill up take a smell of your gasoline.

If its smell is more like a sour furniture polish then it is probably been around a while.

Next time gas prices go down, try to notice the difference in smell.

Usually petroleum companies sell gas cheaper when supplies start to get old.

Anyone can correct this but thats what I was told.
3,319 posted on 08/30/2005 9:00:26 PM PDT by OKIEDOC (There's nothing like hearing someone say thank you for your help.)
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To: Macaw

When I think of looters, I think of snakes, alligators and fire ants flowing thru the water. When I think of armed looters...I hope the water is is briney enough to support sharks.


3,320 posted on 08/30/2005 9:00:33 PM PDT by Republic (Michael Schiavo comes to mind...ulitimate control is never relinquished with ease)
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