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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.


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


TOPICS: Breaking News; News/Current Events; US: Alabama; US: Florida; US: Louisiana; US: Mississippi
KEYWORDS: aftermath; hurricane; hurricanekatrina; katrina; livehurricanekatrina
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To: mwl1

"Department of Defence sending ships, hospital ship."


6,181 posted on 08/31/2005 2:14:35 PM PDT by Types_with_Fist (I'm on FReep so often that when I read an article at another site I scroll down for the comments.)
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To: mwl1

The medical ship Comfort will be deployed. Officials and FEMA working around the clock to stop breach in levee.


6,182 posted on 08/31/2005 2:14:54 PM PDT by Abigail Adams
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To: Petronski

Agree totally.

If some are so slow to actually think they need orders first to shoot, then the top guys should have made it clear to 'em already -- it's OK !


6,183 posted on 08/31/2005 2:14:57 PM PDT by Cedar
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To: spectre
USS Bataan to handle rescue.

Man that name is kind of ironic for those who know history.

6,184 posted on 08/31/2005 2:15:00 PM PDT by mware (Atlantic County, NJ Heart of the Pinelands.)
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To: mwl1

President on any Hannity radio station.


6,185 posted on 08/31/2005 2:15:08 PM PDT by CedarDave (VietNam Vet Remembers -- This Time SUPPORT the Troops, COMPLETE the Mission)
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To: mware

MREs, water, ice, generators, tarps, blankets, cots to be delivered in huge trucks. 78k people in shelters.


6,186 posted on 08/31/2005 2:15:44 PM PDT by Abigail Adams
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To: NautiNurse

Where in the world is Geraldo Rivera?


6,187 posted on 08/31/2005 2:15:44 PM PDT by owl37
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To: Types_with_Fist

5.4 Million MREs on the way, etc...


6,188 posted on 08/31/2005 2:15:46 PM PDT by Michael Goldsberry (an enemy of islam -- Joe Boucher; Leapfrog; Dr.Zoidberg; Lazamataz; ...)
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To: CedarDave

"It will take years to recover."


6,189 posted on 08/31/2005 2:15:47 PM PDT by sheikdetailfeather
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To: CedarDave

Massive federal response. Praise God. Bush has been the only one all along who has recognized the problem and done anything.


6,190 posted on 08/31/2005 2:16:19 PM PDT by Types_with_Fist (I'm on FReep so often that when I read an article at another site I scroll down for the comments.)
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To: Txsleuth

2nd warning. Don't ping me.


6,191 posted on 08/31/2005 2:16:37 PM PDT by OB1kNOb (Pray fervently for those affected by Hurricane Katrina.)
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To: sheikdetailfeather

"A lot of destruction on major infrastructure."


6,192 posted on 08/31/2005 2:16:53 PM PDT by advance_copy (Stand for life, or nothing at all)
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To: Txsleuth

Instead of throwing out red herrings, try reading my posts. Am speaking of a limited topic, a single issue. Nice try.


6,193 posted on 08/31/2005 2:17:03 PM PDT by Diddle E. Squat
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To: Types_with_Fist

Work with refiners to alleviate shortages through loans. Make more fuel blends?


6,194 posted on 08/31/2005 2:17:23 PM PDT by Abigail Adams
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To: owl37
In the coat closet attaining carnal knowledge of Carmen Sandiego.
6,195 posted on 08/31/2005 2:17:33 PM PDT by Tree of Liberty (requiescat in pace, President Reagan)
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To: Diddle E. Squat

Ability to make and distribute gasoline has been disrupted.


6,196 posted on 08/31/2005 2:17:47 PM PDT by Abigail Adams
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To: SoothingDave

Looks like the east coast is gong to get hit hard by a temporary fuel shortage.


6,197 posted on 08/31/2005 2:18:19 PM PDT by gopwinsin04
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To: Txsleuth
"IF Shep wasn't there...if he wasn't reporting, WE wouldn't know what was happening...THEN how would this thread go!"

Ahh maybe you didn't comprehend my posts? I said Shep was doing it right! He is showing those in charge where the help is needed.

I want all the reporters to stop blathering on about the destruction and to do more of telling those in charge where help is needed now!

6,198 posted on 08/31/2005 2:18:19 PM PDT by Mad Dawgg ("`Eddies,' said Ford, `in the space-time continuum.' `Ah,' nodded Arthur, `is he? Is he?'")
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To: Diddle E. Squat; Txsleuth

Come on guys take it to another thread. This is getting long enought without feuds going on.


6,199 posted on 08/31/2005 2:18:35 PM PDT by mware (Atlantic County, NJ Heart of the Pinelands.)
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To: mware
Oh dear..."storm has disrupted the capacity to MAKE gasoline and distribute gasoline.."

Poor Bush :(...

sw

6,200 posted on 08/31/2005 2:18:46 PM PDT by spectre (Spectre's wife)
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