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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: Aggie Mama
IDIOTS!!! If DC or NY got hit again they would be the first ones with their hands out saying the rest of the country has to help them rebuild. I would argue that those living in NY and DC are at much greater risk for disaster than NOLA

Who are the "THEY" that you are talking about?

1,061 posted on 08/30/2005 4:13:50 PM PDT by Neets (I)
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To: yatros from flatwater
think you were spoofed, at least in relation to Iran.

Yeah, I chucklrd it off. lol

1,062 posted on 08/30/2005 4:14:09 PM PDT by the Deejay (THE LADY DEEJAY)
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To: don-o

Why do you say that?


1,063 posted on 08/30/2005 4:14:11 PM PDT by RobFromGa (Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran-- what are we waiting for?)
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To: cajungirl

Uh oh...


1,064 posted on 08/30/2005 4:14:32 PM PDT by Not A Snowbird (Official RKBA Landscaper and Arborist, Duchess of Green Leafy Things)
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To: All

The "flotel" has dislodged from the bridge and is being stabilized by tugs. Some good news.


1,065 posted on 08/30/2005 4:14:47 PM PDT by GOP_Proud (Those who preach tolerance most, have the least for my views.)
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To: SandyInSeattle; cajungirl

At this point, any good news is good news...God bless the llama!


1,066 posted on 08/30/2005 4:14:50 PM PDT by Toirdhealbheach Beucail (Am fear nach gheibh na h-airm 'n am na sith, cha bith iad aige 'nam a chogaidh)
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To: DouglasKC

I'd like to reply but I'm on a one hour timeout.


1,067 posted on 08/30/2005 4:14:51 PM PDT by Admin Moderator
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To: rolling_stone

"I was watching the group report and they said something to the effect they were reconsidering dropping the sandbags and considering filling shipping containers with sand or fill and dropping them instead..."

Delay, delay, delay.


1,068 posted on 08/30/2005 4:15:07 PM PDT by Shermy
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To: cajungirl

Chill. I don't lecture.

-Dan

1,069 posted on 08/30/2005 4:15:43 PM PDT by Flux Capacitor (Trust me. I know what I'm doing.)
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To: Admin Moderator
Coffee break?

Can you bring me back a danish.....blueberry please.

1,070 posted on 08/30/2005 4:16:09 PM PDT by Dog ( "Go tell the Spartans, stranger passing by, that here, obedient to their laws, we lie.")
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To: Jeff Head
The NG needs to be in there taking charge of this situation, restoring order and evacuating people.

And you don't think that they are trying to do that? However the first priority is rescue, as it should be.

1,071 posted on 08/30/2005 4:16:15 PM PDT by Diddle E. Squat
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To: Admin Moderator
To: Cboldt; nuclady I am so sorry! I thought this was addressed to poster Wolfie. 1,019 posted on 08/30/2005 4:04:51 PM PDT by Admin Moderator

Now what is not to love about this place? A Mod shows up to apologize. May be unprecedented,

It is true - the hard time bring out the best in good people.

1,072 posted on 08/30/2005 4:16:18 PM PDT by don-o (Don't be a Freeploader. Do the right thing and become a Monthly Donor!)
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To: RobFromGa; cajungirl

The Dolly Llama?


1,073 posted on 08/30/2005 4:16:26 PM PDT by ARealMothersSonForever (We shall never forget the atrocity of 11 Sept.)
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To: ARealMothersSonForever
Well stated. Logistics. Dingy's, boats, ships, and helicopters need fuel/maintenance. This takes time. Those that are first responding (GO USCG!) are doing the best that they can with what they have.

I understand the frustration, but things appear from the available photos to be a real mess. Important bridges are out all over and even IF they were able to plug the breaches in the dikes, it could be months before things could be pumped out. USCG is at its best.

1,074 posted on 08/30/2005 4:16:35 PM PDT by Godzilla (I'm not suffering from insanity...I'm actually enjoying it.)
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To: Dog

You guys are all cracking me up! Much needed laughter.


1,075 posted on 08/30/2005 4:16:45 PM PDT by queenkathy (Dear God, I have a problem; it's me.)
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To: dead

check it out....

http://www.freerepublic.com/~mikeiniraq/


1,076 posted on 08/30/2005 4:16:52 PM PDT by MikefromOhio (Ohio State (-15) vs. Miami of Ohio, September 3rd)
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To: Admin Moderator

ooo...we can say anything now.


1,077 posted on 08/30/2005 4:17:03 PM PDT by GOP_Proud (Those who preach tolerance most, have the least for my views.)
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To: Flux Capacitor

Whatever.

BTW what is a flux capacitor,,


1,078 posted on 08/30/2005 4:17:22 PM PDT by cajungirl (no)
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To: Admin Moderator
BAD MOD BAD MOD


1,079 posted on 08/30/2005 4:17:40 PM PDT by al baby (Father of the beeber)
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To: Alberta's Child
"At some point in the future I can envision a scenario where we import 100% of our oil products, including gasoline."

I see no reason whatever why we should have to.

1,080 posted on 08/30/2005 4:17:46 PM PDT by cake_crumb (Leftist Credo: "One Wing to Rule Them all and to the Dark Side Bind Them")
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