Katrina Live Thread, Part XI

Various ^ | 30 August 2005 | Various

[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.

Related FR Threads:

FYI: Hurricane Katrina Freeper SIGN IN Thread

Discussion Thread - Hurricane Katrina - What Went Wrong?!?

Post Hurricane Katrina IMAGES Here

Looting Begins In New Orleans

Martial Law Declared in New Orleans

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

[oceanview]

its a bit more then just "petty legalism" - the proper use of the US military, in a "shoot to kill" role in a US city against citizens, is an important part of our democracy.

[Diddle E. Squat]

Whatever.

Did ANYONE know until yesterday afternoon how bad it has been?

Um, yeah, its only been predicted for nearly 4 decades. Its only been planned for by FEMA, using this exact scenario(or actually a slightly worse version.) Only predicted by many freepers before the hurricane hit, and as every image came out throughout Monday.

[Cboldt]

I think if people are being raped, it's time to shoot -- if not shoot to kill ...

Shoot to stop.

[advance_copy]

It's 5pm, President Bush is usually very right on time with his speeches. Still, this is an awfully big issue.

[OB1kNOb]

I've seen your posts. Go yank someone else's chain. Thanks.

[RobbyS]

There is legislation in place that would, in certain circumstances, put the whole country under military rule. We are not ther yet.

[mware]

He is still in a meeting with all the depts on the Hurricane relief.

[Diddle E. Squat]

it is not the role of military personnel to suggest what their chain of command should or should not do.

I never said or suggested that it was. The theme of my recent posts is that FEMA and administration heads need to use their position and power to get more military/nat'l guard into the city.

[radiohead]

God bless Shep Smith, pleading with the state police rep to get ANY info to the mass of people on the freeway.

My friend and I were just talking about the lack of info for the remaining public. Couldn't the Army, police, or NG have gotten out there w/a bullhorn and a humvee, jeep or boat and get some word to people?

Where is the planning???

I just watched a clip from WWL as people were coming out of St. Bernard's Parrish. I'm in tears. People standing on levees waiting hours for help, the police chief begging for food and water. I repeat, where is the planning???

[oceanview]

the administation has done well today from what I have seen and heard. I wish this speech by Bush was in primetime however.

[Txsleuth]

At least I don't spend my time worrying about whether the reporter is pretty or not....

you are wasting too much thread space by complaining about dumb stuff.

[radiohead]

I would like to see an executive order curbing unnecessary travel. That would, of course, include Cindy Sheehan's bus tour.

We can only hope! : )

[sinkspur]

Sorry, I am a big fan of the President, but he's allowed the situation to unfold where it will appear to many that he is too slow and reactionary, rather than proactive. May not be true, but perception is stronger than reality in situations like this.

GW Bush got FEMA staged and into town quicker than his dad got FEMA into south Florida after Andrew. Bush's job is to SUPPLEMENT the local authorities. Jeb Bush was clearly in charge after the four hurricanes last year, with FEMA playing a subsidiary role.

Bush does not have the authority to roll into New Orleans and take over. I really don't know what you expect him to do.

[Types_with_Fist]

where is the planning???

To Hell with that. Too late. Where the Hell's the response?

[Warren_Piece]

CNN: They're showing a gas panic in Atlanta.

[Diddle E. Squat]

3 terms:

'Big picture'

'Results'

'Bottom line'

[Cboldt]

a friend in Northern Louisiana who was en route to NOLA with his boat in order to help. Law enforcement stopped him on the highway and made him turn back. Those with boats are now being shot, and the boats are being "boatjacked".

Sigh. Sad commentary about humanity. It's not safe to venture and proffer help and assistance.

[mware]

I saw that. He said the law enforcement officer he was talking to regarding the looters was."I would rather shot 'em and put a sticker on em and leave it at that.