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Katrina Live Thread XII
Various ^ | 31 August 2005 | Various

Posted on 08/31/2005 4:00:15 PM PDT by NautiNurse

President Bush: "We are dealing with one of the worst national disasters in our nation's history." Push has appropriated vast federal resources to assist with the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.

78,000 people are currently in shelters. New Orleans evacuation continues. 10,000 additional National Guard troops have been called to service.

Hospitals are running low on supplies, and public health concerns include water borne disease, poor sanitation, food and drinking water contamination and shortages, mosquitoes, carbon monixide poisoning from electricity generators, lack of childcare, and the special needs of the elderly.

Links to various news, local and state 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 includes shelter and volunteer updates

WLBT.com Jackson MS

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
Alabama Homeland Security Volunteers can sign up online
Alabama DOT
Alabama.gov
Louisiana Homeland Security
Louisiana State Police road closure info
State of Mississippi Website has traffic alerts, emergency contact numbers

Streaming Video:

WWL-TV: http://www.khou.com/perl/common/video/wmPlayer.pl?title=beloint_khou&props=livenoad

WDSU-TV: http://mfile.akamai.com/12912/live/reflector:38843.asx"

WPMI-TV: http://www.wpmi.com/mediacenter/default.aspx?videoId=113739

WKRG-TV: mms://wmbcast.mgeneral.speedera.net/wmbcast.mgeneral/wmbcast_mgeneral_aug262005_1435_95518

WTOK-TV (follow the link on the home page): http://www.wtok.com/

WJTV-TV: mms://wmbcast.mgeneral.speedera.net/wmbcast.mgeneral/wmbcast_mgeneral_aug262005_1435_95563

Gulf Coast Storm Network (radio): http://www.stormalert.net/main.html#


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 XI
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: News/Current Events; US: Alabama; US: Louisiana; US: Mississippi
KEYWORDS: hurricane; katrina; tropical
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To: cajungirl

Im not saying it was wrong or right but giving one million plus? to all the widows of 9/11 set a precedent and everyone in NO will want some of that "free" money.


1,361 posted on 08/31/2005 9:03:41 PM PDT by winodog (We need to pull the fedgov.con's feeding tube)
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To: BurbankKarl

YEA CALIFORNIA!!!!!


1,362 posted on 08/31/2005 9:04:10 PM PDT by Brad’s Gramma (Lord, we need a Logan miracle for Simcha7 and Cowboy. Please.)
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To: NautiNurse

WDSU- Looters even attacking ambulances


1,363 posted on 08/31/2005 9:04:40 PM PDT by tcrlaf
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To: Howlin

I've been asked a question by my studio audience:

How many died in the tsunami?


1,364 posted on 08/31/2005 9:04:48 PM PDT by Frank_Discussion (May the wings of Liberty never lose a feather!)
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To: conservativeinferno

KCAL9 reported that the busses started leaving the Superdome under secrecy to avoid a stampede....


1,365 posted on 08/31/2005 9:04:49 PM PDT by BurbankKarl (u)
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To: All

TURN ON CNN - Live interviews at the Astro Dome


1,366 posted on 08/31/2005 9:05:00 PM PDT by stlnative
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To: Abigail Adams
They drove in. Probably evacuated to Texas, and heard that the Astrodome would be open to those needing shelter. I guess here is one of those times it stinks to be working middle class. You spend money on lodging for a few nights, but then are told not to return home and with money running low, you find yourself in need of shelter and meals for your family, but not being a part of the initial masses in the Superdome you are out of luck...These were decent looking families in need of help, and as one worker told CNN, it broke her heart to turn them away...
1,367 posted on 08/31/2005 9:05:00 PM PDT by Ovation_girl
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To: cajungirl

d an email from Billy Martin upthread that describes the situation better than I could.


1,368 posted on 08/31/2005 9:05:14 PM PDT by hoosiermama (prayers for all)
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To: didi

Those Coast Guard pilots have been awesome. I finally went with local coverage to see more of the rescues. Glad to hear it about your son.

One of the rescue helicopters was going from house to house with someone being lowered to check to see if anyone was there. It was AWESOME.

Some of the MSM has been complaining about lack of military support along with a few Freepers so I started posting my email I keep getting tonight from AF sources along with one from the Army. :)


1,369 posted on 08/31/2005 9:05:20 PM PDT by PhiKapMom (AOII Mom -- Allen in 2008)
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To: NautiNurse

http://ianlivingston.com/weather/images/2005/highres_before_small.jpg
http://ianlivingston.com/weather/images/2005/highres_after_small.jpg


1,370 posted on 08/31/2005 9:06:04 PM PDT by nwctwx (Everything I need to know, I learned on the Threat Matrix)
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To: stlnative

Can you tell us what is on CNN?


1,371 posted on 08/31/2005 9:06:05 PM PDT by Abigail Adams
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To: PhiKapMom

If all as good as the team at Dyess you can bet they are.
Now hearing them going north to the Tuscola VOR and heading southeast to LA.
Making "flip flops" to the disaster area.
Seems like a constant drone of aircraft overhead.

There is absolutly nothing that sounds as good as "Government Aviation Engines"


1,372 posted on 08/31/2005 9:06:20 PM PDT by 76834 (There's nothing wrong with sobriety in moderation.)
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To: Ovation_girl

This is wrong. I hope other shelters / families in the state can take these people.


1,373 posted on 08/31/2005 9:06:24 PM PDT by james_f_hall
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To: mpackard

My family has been through a tornado where they survived with their lives but lost their home..I pray for all who have lost a home , lost loved ones, and worry because they have not heard from loved ones in the affected areas.


1,374 posted on 08/31/2005 9:06:24 PM PDT by MEG33 (GOD BLESS OUR ARMED FORCES)
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To: conservativeinferno
Anyone see that interview on CNN? Nagin is done.

It's moot, I think. There's no city to be mayor of.

1,376 posted on 08/31/2005 9:06:28 PM 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: AFPhys

Which are those? Cities suggests something with substantial population.


1,377 posted on 08/31/2005 9:06:38 PM PDT by Torie
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To: NautiNurse

just joined the thread. Can anyone tell me how the hospital "take-over" is going? I hope its not still . . .


1,378 posted on 08/31/2005 9:06:58 PM PDT by bored at work (I feel more like I do now than when I first logged on . . .)
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To: Ovation_girl

So who is going to help the middle-class? Are only the poor going to get monetary assistance? The poor will get LOTS of help anyway.

Any ideas?


1,379 posted on 08/31/2005 9:07:20 PM PDT by madison10
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To: Abigail Adams

I will try...


1,380 posted on 08/31/2005 9:07:33 PM PDT by stlnative
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