Sorry to interrupt the thread, but I wanted all here to know that my brother Matt and his friend Kevin are okay. They called this morning before noon and they are still in their home. There is only 2 inches of water in the bottom floor of the home (it was 3 feet at one point) but their street is still at least waist deep in water. They have plenty of food and water and gas for the generator, but they felt a) they would be safer in the house than out in the streets and b)there are people worse off than they who need to be evacuated first. Besides being hot and tired and unwashed, they are holding up okay.
Keep your prayers coming for their continued safety and their imminent exodus from N.O., as well as everyone still effected by the storm and the people involved in relief efforts.
Thanks to all!