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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: Howlin

"CNN is doing the best job."

Until the Sheehan commercial. ;-)


221 posted on 08/30/2005 2:01:53 PM PDT by nwctwx (Everything I need to know, I learned on the Threat Matrix)
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To: Torie

I think we are going to have to wait to see how high the water goes on a known elevation. Bourbon street is listed at 2.5 below sea level. Lake P's normal level is 1 foot above sea level and someone said it is 4" above that. Time will tell.


222 posted on 08/30/2005 2:02:19 PM PDT by bjs1779
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To: r9etb

You are correct. Think triage, figure out who needs immediate care, who to place in line, and who to assign to clean up the crappers.


223 posted on 08/30/2005 2:02:31 PM PDT by ARealMothersSonForever (We shall never forget the atrocity of 11 Sept.)
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To: Jim Noble

You are talking to one woman that would have a hard time voting for any woman, Republican or RAT, for President.

BTW, I am not a believer in diversity in the case of electing politicians. Give me a Gov Keating who sticks his foot in his mouth but at least he isn't afraid to say what he thinks.


224 posted on 08/30/2005 2:02:48 PM PDT by PhiKapMom (AOII Mom -- Allen in 2008)
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To: Lizarde

I think Carville in private is much different, how else could he had married Mary Matalin. I read the book he co-wrote with her, he seems actually to be a very likable guy in spite of his politics.


225 posted on 08/30/2005 2:02:51 PM PDT by dfwgator
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To: nwctwx

Exactly..............LOL. Wouldn't you know?

I just keep wondering why Wolf is TALKING SO LOUD!


226 posted on 08/30/2005 2:02:52 PM PDT by Howlin (Have you check in on this thread: FYI: Hurricane Katrina Freeper SIGN IN Thread)
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To: Yellow Rose of Texas
Are we opening up our homes to Freeper survivors yet. We can take a family of 4. We have food, water, housing and good schools.

No hurricanes out there in Midland, either, are there? LOL!!

Seriously, you're a mighty fine human being to be opening up your home. My nieces' in-laws lived just below Lake Ponchartrain in Metairie, and their house is likely filled with water. They're in a hotel, but they're coming up here in a week or so, and we've offered our spare bedroom to them until they can figure out what to do. Don't know if they'll accept. We can take a couple, or a couple with one kid.

227 posted on 08/30/2005 2:02:59 PM PDT by sinkspur (We who have been given much must help those who now have nothing.)
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To: cgk; Howlin

I've been watching more of CNN
since early yesterday than I
ever have previously.

CNN is doing an outstanding job.


228 posted on 08/30/2005 2:03:09 PM PDT by the Deejay (THE LADY DEEJAY)
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To: Johnny Crab

Give hugs and prayers to your guest for us. I wish them the best.


230 posted on 08/30/2005 2:03:09 PM PDT by Coldwater Creek ("Over there, Over there, we will be there until it is Over there.")
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To: Types_with_Fist

You would think that at least one reporter would be asking the question we are, and coming up with the only answer, that the Missisippi is coming into NO, and then inquiring of the officials. Or you would think the officials would condescend to tell us. Is everybody out there THAT freaking dumb and obtuse? Am I in the asylum looking out, or outside the asylum looking in?


231 posted on 08/30/2005 2:03:09 PM PDT by Torie
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To: r9etb
"Just lake water" is a good thing, because that means it's not river water.

The "just lake water" answer was in response to a reporter question about the water being akin to a vat of poison (chemicals).

I did see one good size plume of gasoline or oil in one arial shot. But I'm sure it doesn't amount to a serious risk, in context with all the other trouble in place.

232 posted on 08/30/2005 2:03:17 PM PDT by Cboldt
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To: conservativebabe

It seems we all forget that when the world needs help, we as Americans and the richest nation on earth Help. Surely there is nothing another nation could offer us to compare with our generosity, in fact they don't have it to offer. (/sarcasm)


233 posted on 08/30/2005 2:03:21 PM PDT by EBH (Never give-up, Never give-in, and Never Forget)
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To: dawn53
From some of the aerial footage, it looks like some of the main artery roads north of the city are blocked with stalled/disabled cars, and at least one bridge looked like it was covered in wreckage. I suspect they may also be nervous about putting heavy trucks on some of the roads and bridges that have been undercut by floodwaters.

I imagine the NG are trying to centralize the refugees to make it easier to get aid to them, and easier to start moving them out once they have either enough clear roads or enough helicopter transport capacity.

234 posted on 08/30/2005 2:03:24 PM PDT by AzSteven
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To: conservativebabe
I was wondering when the UN was going to start calling other countries "stingy."

-PJ

235 posted on 08/30/2005 2:03:26 PM PDT by Political Junkie Too (It's still not safe to vote Democrat.)
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To: conservativebabe

We are alone in this as we are pretty much alone in the WOT. I suspect our friends in the UK will not let us down, but the rest of the world, I wouldn't hold my breath on...


236 posted on 08/30/2005 2:03:35 PM PDT by Rutles4Ever
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To: mariabush

How did you do with the storm passing through? Heard there was flooding in Memphis.


237 posted on 08/30/2005 2:03:40 PM PDT by conservative cat
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To: Howlin
"Aaron Brown and Jeanne Meserve have just been outstanding.

Amazing, isn't it?

sw

238 posted on 08/30/2005 2:03:45 PM PDT by spectre (Spectre's wife)
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To: Torie
Looks to me like the water is flowing from the area with houses into the canal. Not into the city.

Possibly, Lake Pontchartrain has gone down enough for the water to be flowing out. OR the river is low enough?

Is this picture looking north or south.

My theory works if the blog reports from NOLA saying the water does not appear to be rising anymore are true.
239 posted on 08/30/2005 2:03:47 PM PDT by fireforeffect (A kind word and a 2x4, gets you more than just a kind word.)
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To: conservative cat
It is ridiculous how many different blends are required based on little local laws.

I looked that up before because I wasn't sure whether it was state or federal laws involved, and it apparently is a hopelessly convoluted tangle of both. (Your father's idea is sound, of course, IMO!)

240 posted on 08/30/2005 2:03:47 PM PDT by maryz
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