Katrina Live Thread XII

Various ^ | 31 August 2005 | Various

[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

[PhiKapMom]

LOL!! Not even sure that person had heard of it!

[Jedidah]

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

Houston has several shelters set up. They're using the Astrodome only for those evacuees from the Superdome, but Houston's mayor said today that they have other accommodations for people who don't come on the buses.

[sageb1]

"I agree with you. Shep has always seemed to be little more then eye candy for female viewers. FOX has the FOX babes for the guys. Shep is for the women. Also, let's all remember that FOX and all channels are in it for the money! Their not on the air for the defense of truth, justice and the American Way. FOX News has convinced conservatives that they are fair and balanced. Rubbish. They are in it for the dough."

Some "pastor" you are.

[madison10]

Thanks! (I don't currently have TV)

[AFPhys]

They had over 10,000 people each, for sure. Sorry I don't know better than that.

[PhiKapMom]

Cops in TX armed? You can take that to the bank!

[Types_with_Fist]

We have to assume that the cops in Texas are appropriately armed.

I hope the authorities in Houston make sure the "refugees" are appropriately DISarmed...:-)

[Torie]

What are the names of the cities?

[james_f_hall]

no need to assume. you know.

[cajungirl]

Maybe the problem is that we have too many politicians running the country and not enough leaders. All the politicians think about is their next election, their polls, their blowback, the press. It is hard to have a center, a place where you can make decisions, when you are "all about me" and the next election.

[stlnative]

CNN will be breaking in with new video at some point - but it looks like they were forced back out of the gates of dome after they got those first few interviews.

LKL is on now (recorded earlier)

Hubby works for the USACE and he is waiting for the OK call for him to head down there. The call may come at anytime but most likely after NO is vacated - he would be called for repair/rebuilding duties. No search or rescue duties. My guess is he may be sent to Mississippi or Alabama.

United States Army Corps of Engineers = USACE

I am exhausted and I need to unwind so I can get some sleep tonight. Good night all

[SandRat]

This is what's coming to help as well.

050831-N-1467R-024 Gulf of Mexico (Aug. 31, 2005) - A Landing Craft, Utility (LCU) assigned Assault Craft Unit Two (ACU-2), departs the well deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) bound for New Orleans. The LCU is loaded with sandbags, water, a small flat bottom boat, 300 lifejackets, a High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV) and enough supplies to last ten days as part of the relief efforts after Hurricane Katrina hit the Southern Gulf Coast States. Bataan's involvement in the humanitarian assistance operations is an effort led by the Department of Defense in conjunction with the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Bataan has been tasked to be the Maritime Disaster Relief Coordinator for the Navy's role in the relief efforts. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate Airman Pedro A. Rodriguez (RELEASED)

[Miss Behave]

I noticed that too, AFPhys.

[RinaseaofDs]

I'm not sure that the mayor can legal declare martial law. I think only the governor can. I'm not splitting hairs with you here - I actually believe it is as you say, which is just more sick and wrong.

[RoseyT]

"Sounds like things they DIDN't want to get out about Superdome conditions are starting to be told..."

Could you elaborate, please?

[BurbankKarl]

The Red Cross consolidated at Reunion Arena.

http://www.nbc5i.com/community/4922013/detail.html

[76834]

I am sure there are armed guard, military & police officers in Louisiana. Are there any in Texas?

Fort Hood is in Texas, all there needs to be said.

GTFO Troll.......

[advance_copy]

Oh, yeah... that is pretty certain.

[Dolphy]

I read jeffers' rant. As someone with experience in disaster planning I have many, many questions about what I have seen out of NO. I will reserve judgment though because much of my information is from the mainstream media which looks for every failure.