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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.
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
Mississippi updates via Jackson Ledger
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.
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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.
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Tropical Storm 12
Very good idea...maybe the NO teachers would be grateful for the schools and treat them right...they aren't being used.
werent there 20,000 empty houses in Detroit?
Here too!
That would make this a whole different ballgame.
You are correct. Swimming Pool products are usually sodium dichlor or sodium trichlor. They do have added chemicals that I recommend that you do not want to drink if mixed with water.
You need to find products such as sodium hypochlorite (commonly known as liquid bleach), calcium hypochorite or lithium hypochlorite. These products react with the water and form the strong oxidizer hyochlorous acid and the weaker oxidizer, hypochorite ion in the water that kills the bacteria and viruses.
Just to let you know the term "chlorine" is actually a misnomer.
One final point sodium hypochiorite (bleach) will degrade over time. Therefore, you should use the freshest product available.
Take care
Are non-residents being allowed into Hattiesburg?
I didn't hear Zarrella say why he was leaving, other than his description of horrible conditions and the inability to get access to other parts of the city.
via satern:
13 trapped on roof, 3 infants
Rabbi yossie nemes
4520 Lake Villa
cross West Esplinade
near clearview causeway
No, it's the "Eat drink and be merry for tomorrow we die" mindset. You know that tomorrow never comes!
MSNBC copter view showing Waveland flattened quite a ways out from the coast. Saying its much worse thanb Gulfport and Biloxi...absolutely shocking!!!!!!!!!!!!
Stay safe.
I'm far from an expert..... so I'll just listen on this subject. I just hope they fill these holes and then get the "water" out.
well... THAT's a cheerful thought.
And THAT is because the Lake is flowing into the City.
Can you add this to the next thread article (I think it's probably about time for another thread, no?)
WWL: Jefferson Parish EOC is now requesting private air and sealift (including small boats) to be pressed into service. Persons who have the ability to transport food and water into the area, or have transport craft that can be used to support the effort should contact (504) 349-5360 ASAP.
Anchors are shocked "there is nothing...nothing there.
Switch to MSNBC now!!!!!!!!!
They have been looting in MS since yesterday.
unfortunate. the searchers/rescuers are doing what they can.
I don't go to home depot often as I don't own a home. I am jus t glad the did do something. as for me I made my donation to the SA, and will make another my next payday.
yes..the HattiesburgAmerican website has a webboard that says people are getting into Hattiesburg via 98.
49 at Seminary is closed; 59 is littered with trees after Meridian and somewhat passable.
NOTE: Gas up in Meridian there is NO GAS in Hattiesburg/Laurel.
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