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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: Peach

Darn, of all days to be without a TV. I moved it into the Acting Director's office so that she could keep tabs on what was going on.

I have WWL streaming, but no FOX news.


5,261 posted on 08/31/2005 10:49:52 AM PDT by Not A Snowbird (Official RKBA Landscaper and Arborist, Duchess of Green Leafy Things)
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To: MNlurker

GOOD.

Folks, we are SO lucky to have national leadership with courage and a clue.


5,262 posted on 08/31/2005 10:49:53 AM PDT by Spktyr (Overwhelmingly superior firepower and the willingness to use it is the only proven peace solution.)
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To: MrsCinAZ

There's no moral difference between the bastards jacking up gas prices on inventory already on hand and the bastards looting stores in New Orleans.


5,263 posted on 08/31/2005 10:49:57 AM PDT by tomkat
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To: MNlurker

That's how I understood it.


5,264 posted on 08/31/2005 10:50:00 AM PDT by tiredoflaundry (In Tampa Bay praying for all In Katrina's path.)
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To: MNlurker
Clean Air act has just been suspended for gas and diesel!!!

Just heard that! Yes!!!! No more playing games. Placating the extreme left is over at least for now.

5,265 posted on 08/31/2005 10:50:09 AM PDT by Pete
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To: NonValueAdded
I just called a few apartments in and around Baton Rouge. (The phone circuits are crazy and it's hard to get through as is.) anyway... They have no vacancies open anywhere in town as of yesterday, and they recommend trying way further north or even out of the state. I'm trying to find an apartment for a few friends who are stranded. If worst turns to worst I can always move em in with family in BR. Peace ya'll.
5,266 posted on 08/31/2005 10:50:29 AM PDT by PureSolace (A Conservative bases his politics from his morals, and a Liberal bases his morals from his politics.)
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To: July 4th
How long did he say the suspension of the CAA would apply?
5,267 posted on 08/31/2005 10:50:34 AM PDT by OXENinFLA
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To: NonValueAdded

Per head of EPA speaking at Federal response presser.


5,268 posted on 08/31/2005 10:50:35 AM PDT by MNlurker
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To: July 4th
Thank god. We're running out of the re-formulated fuel in Wisconsin.

But you know that Craps Doyle will continue to stick it to us with our special blend of the Algore Memorial Whittman Gas.

5,269 posted on 08/31/2005 10:50:37 AM PDT by steveegg ($3.00 a gallon is the price you pay for ANWR! Start drilling or stop whining! - HT Falcon4.0)
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To: Pete

Where did you hear it?


5,270 posted on 08/31/2005 10:50:49 AM PDT by NonValueAdded ("Freedom of speech makes it much easier to spot the idiots." [Jay Lessig, 2/7/2005])
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To: Peach

Yes- just hearing this now...I dread what the libs are going to say when they hear the Clean Air Act will be temporarily suspended...Oh lordy

Thank GOD they're having this PC...does my heart good to see and hear from some grown ups


5,271 posted on 08/31/2005 10:51:01 AM PDT by SE Mom (God Bless those who serve..)
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To: MNlurker

He JUST stated that!

Now watch the LIB Enviros go absolutely NUTS over this!

And he's right...

This is a HUGE deal!


5,272 posted on 08/31/2005 10:51:05 AM PDT by tcrlaf
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To: freebird5850; My Favorite Headache
Pinging MFH to this report . . . further corroboration.

I pray you're wrong but I'm afraid you're right.

5,273 posted on 08/31/2005 10:51:12 AM PDT by AnAmericanMother (. . . Ministrix of ye Chace (recess appointment), TTGC Ladies' Auxiliary . . .)
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To: Pete

Oh boy - now they will really think of a way to blame Rove and Bush for the hurricane.


5,274 posted on 08/31/2005 10:51:14 AM PDT by RDTF
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To: MNlurker

OK, thanks


5,275 posted on 08/31/2005 10:51:19 AM PDT by NonValueAdded ("Freedom of speech makes it much easier to spot the idiots." [Jay Lessig, 2/7/2005])
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To: OXENinFLA
How long did he say the suspension of the CAA would apply?

The volatility/sulphur standards (the ones that have been waived) are waived through 9/15/2005.

5,276 posted on 08/31/2005 10:51:22 AM PDT by steveegg ($3.00 a gallon is the price you pay for ANWR! Start drilling or stop whining! - HT Falcon4.0)
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To: freebird5850; My Favorite Headache
Here is a sister's report from her brother who was dispatched to Gulfport 2 days ago.

Just an update. We finally heard from Steve. He's tired & hungry. He didn't get to eat yesterday and hadn't eaten as of 6:00 this evening. He said there's no time as there's just so much to do. They were going to stop & eat within the hour. There are no hotels for them there, they're sleeping on the sidewalk. He said that he had tagged 40 bodies today. He seemed to think that the media was holding back on the death toll big time. I truly hope they have some sort of counseling for these search & rescue guys after this is all over with.

Tomorrow's mission for them is to go from basement to attic in every standing home, business, shed, etc. and pull out bodies

Pinging MFH to your post because it sounds very much like his info from the thread he posted earlier.

Astonishing Exclusive From Mississippi BREAKING NEWS

5,277 posted on 08/31/2005 10:51:27 AM PDT by agrace (Where were you when I founded the earth? Tell me if you know so much. Job 38:4)
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To: MNlurker

You are correct. All state. More efficient distribution. Also a waiver for truckers hours.


5,278 posted on 08/31/2005 10:51:38 AM PDT by Miss Marple (Lord, please look after Mozart Lover's son and keep him strong.)
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To: freebird5850; My Favorite Headache
Pinging MFH to this report . . . Post 5212 . . . further corroboration.

I pray you're wrong but I'm afraid you're right.

5,279 posted on 08/31/2005 10:51:46 AM PDT by AnAmericanMother (. . . Ministrix of ye Chace (recess appointment), TTGC Ladies' Auxiliary . . .)
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To: MNlurker

Great news. Gas prices shot up to $3.09 in Columbus, OH.


5,280 posted on 08/31/2005 10:51:53 AM PDT by flutters (God Bless The USA)
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