Can't begin to thank everyone for good wishes.
It is true, the State capitol was in lockdown as was the Dept of Rev and some buildings. There were problems.
The Tanger Mall and other Mall stuff I did not hear.
We are quiet here, concern over refugees being out and about. One person went to the River Center where there was trouble and said it felt "dangerous". The people were rude, shoving, rough, argumentative. They were not surprised there was troulbe. Plus they were grabbing things sort of indiscriminately and throwing away half eaten sandwiches, etc. She said she had not seen such waste in a time of urgency. She said it felt really bad down there.
I feel safe, I think the trouble downtown has lessened. I don't know about hijackings, some swear it is happening. I think the Gov talking about "remain calm" may be a sign that all is not well.
Port of New Orleans is open to shallow draft vessels.
She called her mother who is a nurse staying in NO to care for patients at a hospital and asked what to do, they had it on WWL.
One person went to the River Center where there was trouble and said it felt "dangerous". The people were rude, shoving, rough, argumentative. They were not surprised there was troulbe. Plus they were grabbing things sort of indiscriminately and throwing away half eaten sandwiches, etc. She said she had not seen such waste in a time of urgency.