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

[jeffers]

"To: cgk; NautiNurse; Knitting A Conundrum
10:01 A.M. - (AP) -- The military plans to increase the number of National Guard troops on duty in Louisiana and Mississippi from a combined 7,400 to about 18,100, the senior
commander in charge of military relief and rescue efforts said Thursday."

That's going from two understrength brigades all the way to two light divisions.

Somebody is planning to step on some looters, real hard.

Question is, what happens between now and the time they insert?

[Knitting A Conundrum]

It sure would be good. Their product is certainly in need!

Bleach it all away.

[LonghornFreeper]

New Orleans in Panic after Widespread Luting....



Police Ordered to Shoot Luters on Sight.

[mwl1]

The Federal government cannot and should not overreach the local authorities. They have the first responsibility. It’s a jurisdictional thing that can (and in this case has) cost lives and property. But as soon as the locals threw up their hands and asked for help, it was on the way – both at the Federal level and by other, surrounding states (like Texas). In fact, the Federal help (FEMA) was pre-positioned ahead of the storm.

You are correct. Please try to explain these simple constitutional principles of federalism to Miles O'Brien and that thoughtful, generous of heart CNN team.

[bwteim]

you're killing us dialups

[AppyPappy]

We need Alexander Haig to come in and announce that he is in charge.

[Thrusher]

There are rumors of rioting and attacks in downtown Baton Rouge near the River Center, where about 5,000 "refugees" are being housed. The local BR courthouse has apparently shut down due to violence, and the SWAT team may have been called in.

[EX52D]

Prayers to you and your family.

[stlnative]

FOX news is way behind - they are just reporting the fire and fights that have been over now for sometime.

[oceanview]

so long as its Blanco issuing the shoot to kill order.

[mhking]

Police Ordered to Shoot Luters on Sight.

LOL!

[phoebe]

Ellesu Wrote: Yes and a number of them are being spread out all over the state, soon to be Houston, and BR had reports last night of having to begin a curfew for those at the River Center due to some problems.

I think Houston is going to have huge problems.
I do have a question also. I heard somewhere , Fox, I think, that many of these people couldn't leave since they hadn't gotten their welfare checks yet. That being the case, who is going to pick up thier tab for their welfare checks now? The state of Texas?
Just curious.

[SE Mom]

OMG...keep us posted..

[ncpatriot]

Astrodome operation

I would think that churches all across the country would be willing to adopt and help these families. Americans love to help.

[AppyPappy]

They should have put them in old military bases. This is going to be trouble.

[LikeLight]

MSM is always way behind. Hours or even days in this particular crisis.

[mhking]

That being the case, who is going to pick up thier tab for their welfare checks now? The state of Texas? Just curious.

My wife is in meetings this morning dealing with that very question (she is a director with Fulton Co. DFACS here in Georgia).

[WoodstockCat]

First Hand from Hattiesburg, MS:

My father-in-law got through this morning. There is little chance that power will be restored until some time after Labor Day. The generators for Lamar Co/Forrest Co are on the coast and are basically destroyed. He is unable to leave because he is managing a plant and the resources of the plant, left uncooled, could create an environmental disaster in the area. He has split his staff into two shifts, acting as both maintenance and security, guarding the plant with shotguns. There has been limited looting. There are such a limited supply of fuel for clearing the trees that some areas still do not have access to main roads. We are sending a truckload of supplies this weekend hoping that power will be back and the recovery can begin in earnest next week.

more at Hattiesburg Newspaper Website

[mhking]

I would think that churches all across the country would be willing to adopt and help these families. Americans love to help.

I know of several churches who are already opening their doors here; plus I know of a number of families who have grown dramatically in the past few days.

[Jrabbit]

So, the Red Cross worker overuled the judge......good luck, Houston