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

[LikeLight]

Yes, that report sounds like a stale one left from last night.

[hoosiermama]

Those dogs may not be starving......

[Wampus SC]

Freeper asking for help for New Orleans Police District 1

I usually don't do this, but a relative's life may be in immanent danger and I'm somewhat desperate. You've heard of the police precinct that is under siege by gang members. This is the New Orleans Police Department, District 1, N. Rampart St. in the French Quarter. My cousin's son is a police officer in this district, and is currently at the precinct building.

This info is from a phone conversation with his father earlier this evening. He assures me that to the best of his knowledge the following is accurate; and with his approval I'm posting it here.

This police precinct has been under attack by gang members for several days. At night, the gang stages assaults on the building. After several major firefights, the police are running dangerously low on food, water, and - worst of all - ammunition. Their manpower is decreased, too.

They expect an even larger gang attack tonight. So far, neither the police department nor the National Guard has been able to resupply them or send reinforcements. Unless they get them, the situation could turn very bad, very quickly.

Family calls to the authorities have been unsuccessful as of yet.

I'm asking any Freeper with contacts who might be able to help get them supplies - especially ammo - and either police or military reinforcements: Please call your contacts and ask them to help get this precinct resupplied and reinforced as soon as possible.

That's the New Orleans Police Department, District 1, on N. Rampart St. in the French Quarter.

Thank you.

[Jedidah]

"Does that make sense?"

No. It makes no sense to build below sea level, ever. Period.

The French originally built the quarter on a comparatively high spot. Before all the flood control and futile efforts to tame the Delta, New Orleans was on higher ground. It no longer is, and there has been too much development in the flood plain.

Save the historic district, keep it as a tourist attraction and national landmark. Move the rest of Newer Orleans to higher ground.

[Chena]

I have endured the same heartlessness on threads such as this one as well. IMO, those who choose to damn those who are fighting for their lives, either do not have a grasp on the horrifying reality these people are facing, or are just too high on their moral thrones to give a damn.

I'll say a prayer for your nephew, Diva.

[Howlin]

Yes!

[Revel]

I can't get your link to load

[JeremyM]

No kidding, never thought of it that way.

[ican'tbelieveit]

Maybe a reason why he didn't evacuate. If he is on a fixed income, getting up and leaving for who knows how long may have been too much. Next, where is he going to put his pet.

[Mad Dawgg]

"Did you see the little girl standing on a cement barrier crying for someone to come and push their old, beat up car? Some older man was standing behind asking for a push, the car had water half way up the door and they thought they could drive it out of there... no windows I could see in it, very sad and a really cute girl about 9 or 10."

Yeah truly heartbreaking and there are a few FReepers(?) posting in this thread on how these poor folks should know exactly where to go because it is "painfully obvious" what should be done and "painfully obvious" where they should all go. I wonder sometimes how some of these naysayer types manage to navigate a keyboard to type? You would think mouth-breathers like that would have trouble with simple manual skills.

[BurbankKarl]

Coast to Coast AM PING


First Hour: Author James Chiles will discuss New Orleans’ levees and water pump failures.

[nwctwx]

Is N.O. sinking, thus explaining some of the, "where's the water coming from"
(Aug 30 2005, 02:52 PM)
http://www.easternuswx.com/bb/index.php?showtopic=48582&hl=

[Arizona Carolyn]

Again! The same thing last night. prayers from Arizona.

[Chena]

250K still stranded?! Oh, dear Lord, help these people!

[Johnny Crab]

Northshore news:

Family #2 staying with us in Texas(110 miles SW of Houston) made it back OK to Covington/Abita area. Took an entire day & topping off with gas(when they could find any)once inside La. No flooding but a HUGE mess with snapped and laid-over pine trees. They got a generator in Victoria, Texas last night as none are to be found in south La. Also took about 50 gallons of drinking water.

Still nothing on Slidell for our remaining evacuated family.

More as we get it.

[Ovation_girl]

So many dogs left behind. I can't see how I could ever leave my pet to try to survive in a house I did not think I could survive in. If you are that callous, why have a pet?
Thanks for warning me about the coverage on WSDU, if I had watched that dog being left behind, I would have trouble sleeping tonight. As it is, I am worried not only about humans who need rescue, but about the pets who need our help in these areas.

[Not now, Not ever!]

Bump, Bttt, as a bookmark

[hoosiermama]

Try contacting CNN or Fox...They may help you get the message out.

[DAVEY CROCKETT]

Hey BK if you have a ping list would you please put me on it.

[nuclady]

*Just hope you weren't the psycho nutjob that called me and five other people very filthy names in a screaming fit! (And didn't even have his own cell phone!)Ahhh, bad memories of a job long ago... Have a good night!*

You reminded me of a winter seasonal job I took with a nat'l. toy manufacturer right after I retired (I was bored). I was employed in their Call Center. Between the guys that called about the miniature cars (the racing stripes were wrong), the gays calling about the fabric on the highly priced collectible dolls, and the outraged southern Baptist ladies (no offense to the south or the Baptists; they rallied a big boycott on the company) about a pregnant doll (complete with a removable baby in the womb), it was unreal!!! I could tell some stories.

The American (& Canadian) toy-buying public is something to behold! I am glad to say that I now stay home full time and read FR!!