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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: Macaw
Well is it loot or find?

Look at the wire services -- the American AP calls it correctly, while the French AFP (Agence France Presse) plays pattycake with the truth.

3,381 posted on 08/30/2005 9:09:57 PM PDT by mhking (The world needs a wake up call gentlemen...we're gonna phone it in.)
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To: Torie
Here's the graphic I was mentioning. Have at it.
3,382 posted on 08/30/2005 9:09:58 PM PDT by nunya bidness (Remember, they hated Him first.)
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To: Jrabbit
Did she happen to mention any postive experiences that people are having? I believe she said there would be some....

Just another thing she can't deliver on.

3,383 posted on 08/30/2005 9:10:01 PM PDT by Trust but Verify (Get over yourselves!)
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To: Brimack34

Well the problem is getting the people to the cruise ship. And they would definitely need more than one I imagine.


3,384 posted on 08/30/2005 9:10:19 PM PDT by fiftymegaton
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To: steveegg

The President declared many areas disaster areas before the storm hit, enabling prepositioning of supplies, aid..

Closed roads are preventing aid from getting where needed.


3,385 posted on 08/30/2005 9:10:28 PM PDT by MEG33 (GOD BLESS OUR ARMED FORCES)
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To: Howlin
By turning key, and driving down I-10 to Super Bowl exit, loading up with people and heading to a shelter outside NO. They just have to do it.
3,386 posted on 08/30/2005 9:10:32 PM PDT by John Jamieson (Hybrids are a highway around CAFE, that's all they're good for.)
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To: cajungirl

Unfortunately I live in California, but I'd be there to help you if I could....God Bless


3,387 posted on 08/30/2005 9:10:33 PM PDT by sissyjane
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To: MarMema

I heard her say somthing like that today....."we're trying to figure it out."


3,388 posted on 08/30/2005 9:10:39 PM PDT by Howlin (Have you check in on this thread: FYI: Hurricane Katrina Freeper SIGN IN Thread)
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To: nunya bidness

I have had that graphic bookmarked, and linked it about six times on this site. :)


3,389 posted on 08/30/2005 9:11:03 PM PDT by Torie
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To: hole_n_one

replaying it now.

I wonder if there were any cams left running on these hotel/casinos that captured this storm surge coming in.


3,390 posted on 08/30/2005 9:11:27 PM PDT by oceanview
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To: Howlin

A paramedic carries a pair of girls away from an Army helicopter after they were rescued from their flooded out home Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2005, in New Orleans.

3,391 posted on 08/30/2005 9:11:27 PM PDT by BurbankKarl
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To: hole_n_one; Howlin

What did that hack say?


3,392 posted on 08/30/2005 9:11:34 PM PDT by Pyro7480 (Dies irae, dies illa....Rex tremendae majestatis, qui salvandos salvas gratis, salva me!)
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To: Howlin; cmurphy
Why would my reply to cmurphy "annoy" you, for cripesake???
Good grief. Two thugs armed with AK-47s fire shots at a police station and we're not supposed to talk about it?
Geeze Louise.... maybe you need a nap or something.
3,393 posted on 08/30/2005 9:11:44 PM PDT by Willie Green (Go Pat Go!!!)
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To: Alberta's Child

IOW, the contractor skimmed off the top and used cheap materials to fill out the road.


3,394 posted on 08/30/2005 9:11:49 PM PDT by mabelkitty (Lurk forever, but once you post, your newbness shines like a new pair of shoes.)
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To: Txsleuth

Oh no........This is like watching a train wreck in slow motion.
I feel so helpless.


3,395 posted on 08/30/2005 9:11:50 PM PDT by sfimom (NW PA thank God.)
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To: cherry
this horrific event does point to the importance of having a sound energy policy with backup production....

Right. Here we have refineries inoperable for some time. Now suppose another hurricaine hits the TX coast, and there go some more. Why don't we have any planning. Dems.

3,396 posted on 08/30/2005 9:12:09 PM PDT by Hattie
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To: Ramius
Distilled fuels like gas or diesel have a fairly short shelf life.

Even untreated diesel is often good for two or three years. I've used it myself. There is an article about a guy who successfully used 15 year old diesel after treating it with a renewer. Microbial growth can be a problem but you can treat that too. Gasoline is much more difficult to store without treatment, especially if any sunlight can reach it.

3,397 posted on 08/30/2005 9:12:23 PM PDT by steve86 (@)
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To: MediaMole

well after dragging the bread through the flood waters she will likely end up sick, anyway...
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But, it's interesting what you pointed out at any rate.


3,398 posted on 08/30/2005 9:12:29 PM PDT by LibertyRocks (Praying for those hurt by Hurricane Katrina)
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To: John Jamieson

Is I 10 passable to the west? I heard it was not. I read that only the bridge to the other bank was passable. And how you get out from there I don't have a clue.


3,399 posted on 08/30/2005 9:12:42 PM PDT by Torie
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To: MarMema
Yes, but not for a few days more. With no toilets since this morning, mind you.

Our family has three members in a home with three toilets. When we have a party (30 people or so) some have to wait. I can't even imagine what these people are going through.

It is so surreal. I have been following these threads since Katrina unleashed all this damage. I haven't posted at all in a couple of days. I've been doing a lot of praying and introspection about how fortunate we are here in Minnesota.

Not so long ago, I lived near the banks of the Mississippi in Minneapolis. Family and friends and I would often make the trek down the gorge with lawn chairs to sits on a gorgeous white sand beach and watch the Ol' Miss pass along.

Sometimes, paddlewheelers would pass by. Other boats had 'Port of New Orleans' painted on the back.

I'd dream of jumping on board and make the trip with them. I love New Orleans and am broken-hearted for the city and its people. Such a beautiful city.......

Prayers for all involved. I wish I could do something physically, besides donate to the SA, to help them. It's frustrating, to say the least.

3,400 posted on 08/30/2005 9:12:46 PM PDT by mplsconservative
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