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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: TheSpottedOwl
I heartily agree, and some of the statements I've seen regarding the looters comes *this close* to blatant racism. Like Easter eggs, bad eggs also come in a rainbow of colors...

I've come to the conclusion that it's a "heart" problem not a "skin" problem. Just depends on knowing right from wrong & that is not a trait belonging to one's ethnicity. I also apologize for jumping to my own too-early-to-state conclusions.

5,441 posted on 08/31/2005 11:23:11 AM PDT by madison10
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To: steveegg

Forty years ago, one each gas pump, there was a little window that showed how much the gas tax was. How many people today know that they pay more than $0.40 a gallon gas tax? They sure don't learn thatr at the pump.


5,442 posted on 08/31/2005 11:23:14 AM PDT by RobbyS ( CHIRHO)
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To: All

Has anyone heard of any INTERNATIONAL EFFORTS to help with this disaster? The US was on the spot for the tsunami relief...yet criticized. We are always first helping with natural disasters world over. I haven't heard of anything coming from other countries yet. Has anyone?


5,443 posted on 08/31/2005 11:23:22 AM PDT by CitizenM ("An excuse is worse than an lie, because an excuse is a lie hidden." Pope John Paul, II)
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To: cgk; cajungirl
Washington and Raiford were staying with Washington's sister in Baton Rouge. Raiford, who is diabetic, went to a Walgreens in search of insulin. "I left my insulin," she said. She didn't have the $30 to pay for it, though, so she left empty-handed. The pharmacist told her she needed a doctor in order to get it for free. A doctor's visit, she said, seemed as impossible as returning to New Orleans.

That's criminal. If she dies without insulin, I hope they put that pharmacist away for life. She has maybe 3-4 days to survive without it. And death from DKA ain't pretty or fun.

5,444 posted on 08/31/2005 11:23:30 AM PDT by MarMema
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To: CitizenM

Russia is sending planes and aid.


5,445 posted on 08/31/2005 11:23:49 AM PDT by MarMema
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To: CedarDave
But at least the city wouldn't have to be re-evacuated.

Well, Both points are taken. The city, though, is going to be uninhabitable for months. The houses -- almost all of them -- are total losses. We are talking about billions to rebuild after up to six months of nobody being able to live in the city.

I have the same concerns about the river levy. But it also seems to me that many taller buildings with their foundations under water for months could also be compromised. It's just a godawful mess.

5,446 posted on 08/31/2005 11:24:12 AM PDT by Types_with_Fist (I'm on FReep so often that when I read an article at another site I scroll down for the comments.)
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To: buickmackane

Thanks for the school information. Don't you think they could suspend the uniform rules for refugees? Looks like school started, August 16th. Like you said, the supplies were bought and now lost.

I'll see what I can come up with, however the school boards should have some compassion on these children and parents, who have lost everything.


5,447 posted on 08/31/2005 11:24:29 AM PDT by TheSpottedOwl ("President Bush, start building that wall"!)
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To: NautiNurse

This one, please:

http://www.wlbt.com/


5,448 posted on 08/31/2005 11:24:39 AM PDT by Howlin (Have you check in on this thread: FYI: Hurricane Katrina Freeper SIGN IN Thread)
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To: Howlin
"Frank, it's the end of August; before December 1st, it could be any one of us."

Heh. That's supposed to cheer me up?

LOL. /delirious
I'm going to go play in traffic now... seriously, I have to run an errand, get some cheap (snort!) gas, too, while I'm out. I'll be back to lurk in a little while. Thanks again. I can't imagine what some of those people are going through, so prayers up!
5,449 posted on 08/31/2005 11:24:49 AM PDT by Frank_Discussion (May the wings of Liberty never lose a feather!)
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To: Protect the Bill of Rights
I may have missed this, but has there been anything released regarding the number of missing persons as reported by loved ones?

I can't imagine that at this point they could do anything but pull a number out of a hat. Too much confusion and turmoil.

5,450 posted on 08/31/2005 11:24:55 AM PDT by maryz
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To: spectre

You are right...people won't help forever, but people that want to help themselves will be given chances...

I just have my doubts about how many will take advantage...maybe the ones in the dome...they at least went to where they were told to go...

the looters and people out on the streets...dunno if they will "help themselves".

I don't mind helping financially or otherwise, but not indefinitely if the victims don't try to get jobs or make other arrangements, attend school, etc....

BUT, regardless, we will all be paying for a long time ---taxes, doncha know!


5,451 posted on 08/31/2005 11:25:00 AM PDT by Txsleuth (Arlington Texas --- Next home of the Dallas Cowboys...going more broke every second.)
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To: Howlin
"Frank, it's the end of August; before December 1st, it could be any one of us."

Heh. That's supposed to cheer me up?

LOL. /delirious
I'm going to go play in traffic now... seriously, I have to run an errand, get some cheap (snort!) gas, too, while I'm out. I'll be back to lurk in a little while. Thanks again. I can't imagine what some of those people are going through, so prayers up!
5,452 posted on 08/31/2005 11:25:04 AM PDT by Frank_Discussion (May the wings of Liberty never lose a feather!)
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To: Frank_Discussion

Aren't friends actually family at a time like this?

{{{{hugs}}}}


5,453 posted on 08/31/2005 11:25:12 AM PDT by Not A Snowbird (Official RKBA Landscaper and Arborist, Duchess of Green Leafy Things)
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To: steveegg

The two-week relaxation is totally insufficient, but it will buy time to explain the issue to the American public. And the relaxation can be extended. Let the enviros scream - the American people will witness first hand how extreme and ridiculous they are.

I am TV-challenged, but I hope that Bush and his team (ie, Chertoff et al) are taking control of this matter, because the LA officials are not up to the task.


5,454 posted on 08/31/2005 11:25:27 AM PDT by mwl1
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To: Howlin

CNN is receiving private e-mails from individual law enforcement saying the number of dead is "even higher than that".


5,455 posted on 08/31/2005 11:25:37 AM PDT by advance_copy (Stand for life, or nothing at all)
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To: spectre
We will take care of own, see to those in need, bandage the wounded, bury our dead, and than carry on. It is our way, it will always be America's way....

Bless those who are on their way....I have a feeling the response around the country will be overhelming....incredibly overwhelming...
5,456 posted on 08/31/2005 11:25:48 AM PDT by PigRigger (Send donations to http://www.AdoptAPlatoon.org)
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To: Frank_Discussion

I'm not trying to cheer you up; I'm telling you that when it's our turn, you're expected here to hold our hands. :-)


5,457 posted on 08/31/2005 11:26:03 AM PDT by Howlin (Have you check in on this thread: FYI: Hurricane Katrina Freeper SIGN IN Thread)
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To: Howlin
HORRORS! Fox is showing pictures of the people in the Dome throwing their TRASH into the waters outside the SuperDome.

Just like any sporting event. Still, inexcusable.

5,458 posted on 08/31/2005 11:26:12 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: cgk
many utility crews from neighboring states are still restoring power to southern Florida,

Heard on the radio this morning that NSTAR is sending workers from Massachusetts.

5,459 posted on 08/31/2005 11:26:12 AM PDT by maryz
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To: maryz

Amazing how a little kiddie blow up pool was a great thing to have around


5,460 posted on 08/31/2005 11:26:27 AM PDT by RDTF
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