Katrina Live Thread XII

Various ^ | 31 August 2005 | Various

[NautiNurse]

President Bush: "We are dealing with one of the worst national disasters in our nation's history." Push has appropriated vast federal resources to assist with the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.

78,000 people are currently in shelters. New Orleans evacuation continues. 10,000 additional National Guard troops have been called to service.

Hospitals are running low on supplies, and public health concerns include water borne disease, poor sanitation, food and drinking water contamination and shortages, mosquitoes, carbon monixide poisoning from electricity generators, lack of childcare, and the special needs of the elderly.

Links to various news, local and state 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 includes shelter and volunteer updates

WLBT.com Jackson MS

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
Alabama Homeland Security Volunteers can sign up online
Alabama DOT
Alabama.gov
Louisiana Homeland Security
Louisiana State Police road closure info
State of Mississippi Website has traffic alerts, emergency contact numbers

Streaming Video:

WWL-TV: http://www.khou.com/perl/common/video/wmPlayer.pl?title=beloint_khou&props=livenoad

WDSU-TV: http://mfile.akamai.com/12912/live/reflector:38843.asx"

WPMI-TV: http://www.wpmi.com/mediacenter/default.aspx?videoId=113739

WKRG-TV: mms://wmbcast.mgeneral.speedera.net/wmbcast.mgeneral/wmbcast_mgeneral_aug262005_1435_95518

WTOK-TV (follow the link on the home page): http://www.wtok.com/

WJTV-TV: mms://wmbcast.mgeneral.speedera.net/wmbcast.mgeneral/wmbcast_mgeneral_aug262005_1435_95563

Gulf Coast Storm Network (radio): http://www.stormalert.net/main.html#

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 XI
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

[hole_n_one]

CNN: First bus from Superdome has arrived along with what may be another renegade bus.

The CNN reporter is sort of rambling from incident to incident and from bus to bus, so I hope I interpreted his comments accurately.

There is no log or record of what buses are coming from where.

[Chena]

I think it was Shep and his crew (that so many love to trash) that gave them something for that child.. and ice to rub him down with.

Yes, you're correct about that. I usually keep our television on Fox News and as I was doing chores later this morning I stopped when I saw that child in his mother's arms. I remember the heartfelt response and agitation of Shep, that these people are sitting here and don't have a clue as to where to go. The child did not look well at all. They did give them ice but how long would that ice last in that heat?

[Arizona Carolyn]

Showing the interview again... this guy is soooooo stoned...

[Wampus SC]

No one could reach them by phone. Sent email to WWL. Phone contact was made with CNN.

[HairOfTheDog]

I haven't seen the interview with the guy, just the group standin' around. I just think it's an interesting story so far.... I don't know what's up with it.

[Dolphy]

In Houston, right? I just saw the man on O'Reilly discussing this, very impressive preparation. He said they have drilled their plan countless times which is why they can respond so quickly.

[Wampus SC]

Yes. Thanks.

I have to sign off for a while for an incoming call.

[Torie]

You have the right stuff, and the right attitude. Thanks. You cheer me up.

[rwfromkansas]

Neither do I. But even though about 10 people are on the thread wanting answers, nothing but silence on what the deal was.

They left his thread up from last night and did not complain about it being hearsay etc. (considering MFH is a reporter himself...)

I frankly don't get it.

OH well. Life goes on. He is now "unbanned" if you check his profile page.

[Ovation_girl]

How do we know he stole it? There were many school buses as CNN just said. And we saw many picking people up on I-10. Where were those buses taking people? Surely not to a Superdome that was being evacuated.

As to drugs, that will not be the only need for some in the group. Let us not forget the alcoholics. Back in my drinking days, I would need a daily drink in my system. So many issues are going to have to be dealt with here..

[Jrabbit]

They are taking the places of the people that suffered in that hell hole of the dome. I just really don't like cheaters. And it would be very interesting to find out where the ones that disappeared into the night went to.

[Yaelle]

I saw the looters stole a USPS truck to get their loot around the city.

I saw that too, but only from the back. I was thinking maybe powers that be were using the USPS trucks to get survivors out. Stolen? Some people have zero morals to take advantage of this catastrophe to do evil.

[txhurl]

Gonna have to go out of my way to also label YOU as a racist, heartless Mofo.

Otherwise I've treasured your posts deeply.

[Types_with_Fist]

They are replaying that interview with the guy on the bus on CNN. He looks whacked out on drugs, not "stress." Something is way wrong here.

[dennis1x]

anyone ever stop and think maybe hes been without sleep for 72 hours and not stoned?

thick tonight.

[rwfromkansas]

you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Stay strong in family and in God.

[Mad Dawgg]

"I think he just found the story he wanted and ran with it."

He was talking about the folks around him. Tell me the family that had the child that was suffering from sickness and dehydration were they supposed to swim their way through 5 foot of water to get to the Super Dome where they had stopped letting folks into already or how about the poor elderly woman who was brought to the bridge area by boat and could barely walk, was she supposed to swim over there. Or how about the heart patient guy, I suppose you are going to tell me the swim would do him good?

Shep was right, there needed to be some officals show up there and get the worst cases out of there and after he rported that within the hour officials started showing up and taking the worst cases away but they still did not tell the rest of them where to go!

[Tree of Liberty]

From WWLTV.com 12:38 A.M. - CNN: Two more buses have arrived at Houston's Astrodome. One of the buses, an Air Travel tour bus, has been confirmed by Harris County officials as part of the official caravan from the Superdome. Officials were not able to confirm the status of the other, an Orleans Parish School Bus.

[eternity]

Where is the nearest Marine Corps recruter. I'm going back in. This man needs to be protected against commies!

[hole_n_one]

I'm not even sure if those on that bus said they were from the Superdome or CNN simply made that assumption.

The guy CNN interviewed from the first "renegade bus" who appeared high as a kite did indeed say that he was in the Superdome, detailing the heat, sleeping conditions and the collecting water.