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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: Diddle E. Squat

Perhaps the best thing that could happen would be for a little light rain so people can fill things for at least somewhat cleaner drinking water.


381 posted on 08/30/2005 2:19:05 PM PDT by Diddle E. Squat
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To: All
A Nat Guard Lt. Col. says there are upwards of 60,000 people now in the Superdome, per reporters on WWL-TV.
382 posted on 08/30/2005 2:19:22 PM PDT by Heatseeker ("I sort of like liberals now. They’re kind of cute when they’re shivering and afraid." - Ann Coulter)
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To: Howlin

Don't let the FOXbots crimp your style.


383 posted on 08/30/2005 2:19:29 PM PDT by Rutles4Ever
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To: beckybea

If you need relief, there is always the comedy channel or music videos. My humblest apologies if the death of hundreds of people has put a crimp in your usual entertainment. I'm sure we'll all try harder next hurricane to avoid inconveniencing you.


384 posted on 08/30/2005 2:19:29 PM PDT by owl37
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To: Arizona Carolyn
Okay -- flame me if you will -- but, why not move in some old Navy ships or cruise ships and use as floating evatuation centers??? they have kitchens, medical facilities, rooms, etc...

Actually that's a great idea! Is there a place for the ships to dock, or a means to get people out to the ships?

385 posted on 08/30/2005 2:19:49 PM PDT by madison10
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To: libtoken
The CG coordinator of SAR missions has a dozen copters for the entire coast. He told NPR he flew out to Pascagoula and the devastation was complete there, 90% vanished and 10% wrecked along the beach.

Yikes! Any word on deaths, damage to the Ingalls Shipyard, etc.?

386 posted on 08/30/2005 2:19:50 PM PDT by Pyro7480 (Dies irae, dies illa....Rex tremendae majestatis, qui salvandos salvas gratis, salva me!)
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To: Redfeather

Would it be foolish to offer an 18' (I think, might be 16') Hobie Cat?

We've had it stored for the last five years..will probably not use it again. It could carry a family I think, but is more dangerous and hard to manuver than a regular sailboat.

Good Condition. Free. Cant move it until this week-end, anyone knows anyone that could use it freepmail me.


387 posted on 08/30/2005 2:19:51 PM PDT by Iron Matron (Illegals should be Caught and Deported; not Released and Supported!)
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To: Howlin; onyx
I just talked to onyx; she is fine in Vicksburg; no power, no nothing; can't make cell calls out but gets them once in a while.

Lots of trees stripped and down, but no major damage. at least at her house; she said Hattiesburg is devastated, according to the MS radio stations.

She's ridden her first hurricane and doesn't EVER want to do it again.

Thanks for the update on onyx. The other thread was pulled so I brought your comment over so you know that which I am referring to. She told me back in March she was looking forward to experiencing her first hurricane! LMAO!!

Just glad she is OK though! Again, thanks Howlin. :)

388 posted on 08/30/2005 2:19:55 PM PDT by BigSkyFreeper (Liberalism is a form of insanity)
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To: Heatseeker

HOLY SMOKE! 60,000! What's capacity???


389 posted on 08/30/2005 2:20:04 PM PDT by Rutles4Ever
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To: Diddle E. Squat

Please listen to Jeanne Meserve and tell me what she says.

I've got to move to an undisclosed location to babysit.......back in a bit.


390 posted on 08/30/2005 2:20:12 PM PDT by Howlin (Have you check in on this thread: FYI: Hurricane Katrina Freeper SIGN IN Thread)
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To: Pepper777
Bush asked that some bases that were closing to be turned into refineries, of course it went no where.
391 posted on 08/30/2005 2:20:16 PM PDT by Yellow Rose of Texas (War, 33% yes, 33% no, 33% undecided, so began the American Revolution.)
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To: libtoken

NPR is on to other topics now...time to see what BBC will be reporting in a bit.


392 posted on 08/30/2005 2:20:16 PM PDT by libtoken
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To: Calpernia; Admin Moderator; Sidebar Moderator

It's not false - Drudge has it up now with link to WWLTV.com:

3:25 P.M. - With conditions in the hurricane-ravaged city of New Orleans rapidly deteriorating, Gov. Kathleen Blanco said Tuesday that people now huddled in the Superdome and other rescue centers need to be evacuated.


393 posted on 08/30/2005 2:20:17 PM PDT by cgk (We'll have to deal w/ the networks. One way to do that is to drain the swamp they live in - Rumsfeld)
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To: Aggie Mama

Where have I said I was tired of hearing about the hurricane. Just tired of people carping if thread get sligthly off topic every now and then. Were you mad at Rush
today. He spoke of things other than the hurricane?


394 posted on 08/30/2005 2:20:19 PM PDT by AxelPaulsenJr (Pray Daily For Our Troops and President Bush)
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To: alnick

Goah....so sorry to hear about your situation.

Please keep us updated on your situation...and also let us freepers know if there is anything we can do for you and your family, OK?

Remember, we are freeper family here...we help our own.


395 posted on 08/30/2005 2:20:35 PM PDT by Txsleuth (Arlington Texas --- Next home of the Dallas Cowboys...going more broke every second.)
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To: Calpernia
Then why was that thread pulled? (wondering out loud)

No idea. I put that same reply in that thread.

I'd rather look for individual threads with news than have to wade through the chaff looking for wheat here.

396 posted on 08/30/2005 2:20:40 PM PDT by michigander (The Constitution only guarantees the right to pursue happiness. You have to catch it yourself.)
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To: Heatseeker

Just damn..


397 posted on 08/30/2005 2:20:55 PM PDT by Dog ( "Go tell the Spartans, stranger passing by, that here, obedient to their laws, we lie.")
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To: mariabush

LOL!! We are cheaper than OKC and I don't know why but I am sure not complaining.


398 posted on 08/30/2005 2:20:58 PM PDT by PhiKapMom (AOII Mom -- Allen in 2008)
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To: Arizona Carolyn
I'm with you. I keep seeing helicopters pickling up people one at a time with dangerous wires and debris all around. Small to mid-size power boats would surely do a more safe and efficient job. Haven't seen one yet.
399 posted on 08/30/2005 2:21:05 PM PDT by Shqipo (If NO was still French they would have already surrendered!)
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To: cgk

bump!!!!


400 posted on 08/30/2005 2:21:12 PM PDT by Calpernia (Breederville.com)
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