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FRiends, it is good to have a safe place to pray & keep up with the news we are praying about! The big threads get pretty nasty/hostile at times...

Updates as they come in on Katrina

10:16 AM CDT on Wednesday, August 31, 2005

10:14 A.M. - WWL-TV: Governor Blanco confirms plans to move evacuees to the Houston Astrodome. Blanco said she remains in contact with the White House, and has asked for a military presence in New Orleans, adding it was important to stabilize things as soon as possible.

10:06 A.M. - WWL-TV: Gas prices expected to rise by as much as $1.10 by this weekend.

10:00 A.M. - State Insurance Commissioner Robert Wooley: People interested in checking up on their insurance can contact the Dept. of Insurance at 1-800-259-5300 or online at LDI.state.la.us.

9:51 A.M. - WWL-TV: No information available from Washington and Tangipahoa Parishes.

9:48 A.M. - WWL-TV: St. Charles Parish residents may return to their homes to grab personal items before leaving the area.

9:46 A.M. - CNN: Commercial flights coming out of New Orleans International Airport could resume in two months.

9:31 A.M. - WWL-TV: UNO campus surrounded by water.

9:30 A.M. - WWL-TV: Lakefront Airport is totally submerged.

9:22 A.M. - (AP) Looting broke out in some New Orleans neighborhoods today, prompting authorities to send more than 70 additional officers and an armed personnel carrier into the city.

Police say one officer was shot in the head by a looter yesterday, but is expected to recover.

The (New Orleans) Times-Picayune reports today that a Wal-Mart in the Lower Garden District was looted, and the entire gun collection was taken.

Our Gracious and Kind Master in Heaven, we Continue to Look Heavenward for Your Help, Mercies, and Deliverance. Empower both the Rescuer and the Rescued with Your Own Divine Strength, Supplying Every Resource they Need to Endure this Tragedy. Comfort Everyone who has been Hurt by the Hurricane, Granting to them Your Peace and Your Grace.

Prevent any Outbreak of Disease, Sustain the Weary, and Encourage the Faint. O God of Abundant Mercies, we Praise Your Name for All You will Do, as we Pray for the Sake of His Majesty, King Jesus, amen.

Thank you for this Thread, dear Dolly, and I'll Continue my Prayers for this Situation, and for Lakeside's Parents, and for your Friend you haven't yet Heard From.

Amen to your Prayers, MEG33 and Amy, and Amen to your Entire Post at #37, dear Lady Maggie!

Thanks SO MUCH for this thread. It's been so hard combing through threads for itty bits of info (amongst the chatter and downright nastiness). How I've wished for someone to consolidate the important things into a list just as you have done here!

Thanks all ya'll Finest for your thoughts and prayers.
Mom and Dad have decided to come here sometime next week. We are still taking things one (baby)step at a time.