Katrina (2 Viewers)

[Mrs. BSR]

We still haven't heard from our client that lives in Biloxi. I'm very worried about her, especially after hearing so many died there.This is just horrible. I am grateful that you are safe tipsy, as well as the missus and mini tipsy.Everyone in those areas have our deepest sympathy and prayers from everyone around the country, according to the posts in this thread. Our client, I think, lives near Pass Rd. in Biloxi. I have no idea where that is. Anyone know anything about that street in Biloxi or at least the area near it?

 

[Sidewinder]

I'm not familiar with the geography of the area, but is anybody familiar with the Harahan area?  Or specifically, whether or not it is underwater?  From my understanding, it is pretty much a suburb of NO, just to the west on the river.

http://maps.yahoo.com/maps_result?addr=&cs...ew=1&name=&qty=

Info is appreciated.

Actually, I have heard a few reports that harahan faired very well. Now obviously, that's not an official confirmation and I don't know specifically where you are talking about.....but it's a glimmer of hope.

That is good to know. Thanks for the info.

Looking up the address, the place I am looking for is right next to the river at the 90 bridge.

This from a blog on NOLA.com. This is pretty close to the area you are concerned about:2259. News on River Ridge - Creeks Apts.

by NicoleMarie, 8/30/05 11:19 ET

I live in Magnolia Creek Apts. I evacuated, my neighbor stayed behind. She has phone service but no electricity and no water as of this morning. The good news is the Creeks are high and dry but several trees are down. None of the apartments appear to have been flooded or damaged. The cars in the parking lot are OK and the apartment windows appear unbroken. We are very lucky.

 

[jplvr]

Finally got word about my friend's family. They're all fine. Mother's house on the back bay, fine. Step-dad's parent's house across the street from Grand Magic, gone, but that was expected.

 

[Mrs. BSR]

Finally got word about my friend's family. They're all fine. Mother's house on the back bay, fine. Step-dad's parent's house across the street from Grand Magic, gone, but that was expected.

Glad to hear they're ok. Sorry to hear about the house though.

 

[Mr. Brownstone]

A point to think about with regards to all of the devastation you are seeing on TV.  Those in the areas damaged by the storm are not seeing what you are and will be even more shocked when they see how widespread it is.

After Hugo we went weeks without power and saw very little TV.  When we were finally able to see what had happened throughout the area it was amazing.

To those of you in the area, my thoughts are with you and I'm hoping everyone's insurance was up to date.  My daughter's school has started collecting money and foodstuffs to ship out.  You will be amazed at the outpouring of help you are about to get.

btw - ICE IS GOLD!  Collect as many coolers as you can and when you see someone selling ice, buy it.

i will be taking a uhaul back with me filled with supplies, including as much ice as possible. my friends from pensacola are already mobilizing to repay their Ivan debts so to speak.

Get Dry Ice in addition to water ice if you can. You might want to drop by Home Depot and get yourself a gas powered generator as well.

Easier said than done.

 

[tipsy mcstagger]

A point to think about with regards to all of the devastation you are seeing on TV.  Those in the areas damaged by the storm are not seeing what you are and will be even more shocked when they see how widespread it is.

After Hugo we went weeks without power and saw very little TV.  When we were finally able to see what had happened throughout the area it was amazing.

To those of you in the area, my thoughts are with you and I'm hoping everyone's insurance was up to date.  My daughter's school has started collecting money and foodstuffs to ship out.  You will be amazed at the outpouring of help you are about to get.

btw - ICE IS GOLD!  Collect as many coolers as you can and when you see someone selling ice, buy it.

i will be taking a uhaul back with me filled with supplies, including as much ice as possible. my friends from pensacola are already mobilizing to repay their Ivan debts so to speak.

Get Dry Ice in addition to water ice if you can. You might want to drop by Home Depot and get yourself a gas powered generator as well.

Easier said than done.

i already have 2 genrators and 40 gallons of gas in cans. ty prepared step father & friends in gulf breeze. Hey squirrels...the 2nd one is for you. I cannot get through to my cell phone, so try your land line to get me. ill be on the web all day...why not...got nothing else to do except not smoke.

 

[Domepatrol]

Tipsy, didn't read the thread yet, I am in a public library in Farmerville, LA. Just wanted to let you all know that we are safe and see what was up.

 

[Proud Communist]

Hello everyone.The predictions of a biblical catastrophe for New Orleans only appeared to be a day delayed.This is from a variety of sources, some from links and some from federal agencies we are getting by phone.Yesterday, there was two levee breaches. This morning two more are being reported, one on the Lake Pontchartrain and one on the river. The water is rising and officials are not exactly sure why(even though they have several ideas) and can not determine a reasonable way to fix it. The famous New Orleans pumps failed and the majority never even started. The city will only be able to sustain human life for at most 2 days. At most. It is estimated that 80% of the city is currently underwater, and it is possible in two days that the entire city except high-rises will be under water. It is possible to be a biological wasteland, with the comibination of sewerage, raw fuels, and other chemicals creating a biological cesspool that will breed disease and the mosquitos to carry the disease to humans.Martial law has been declared, and they are forcibly evacuating people. This is to save these people.The city I have known and loved for over 40 years will be irrevocably changed. There is talk of not rebuilding major structures. It may be cheaper for the fed gov't and insurance companies to rebuild the city further upstream. I work for the federal government and have already have started hearing these discussions.Life for those people in New Orleans will never be the same. My heart goes out to all people affected so tragically by this storm, including Florida, Mississippi, and Alabama and all others. Hopefully, they will eventually be able to rebuild. The more information that arrives, the more I am getting the feeling that this is less likely for New Orleans.Thanks to everyone who has contributed positively to this thread, with info and support.

 

[Statorama]

Finally got word about my friend's family. They're all fine. Mother's house on the back bay, fine. Step-dad's parent's house across the street from Grand Magic, gone, but that was expected.

Glad to hear everyone's ok. My smart LA relatives are in Dallas, the CA's are stuck in Mississippi (doh).The pictures of New Orleans are freaking me out. I'm going to be donating money to the Red Cross, but has anyone heard of any way to help them out physically? I've stacked sandbags before, but I don't think that's going to help right now. I'm no Aquaman, but if there's an extra set of hands needed down there then they can count me in.

 

[Squirrels]

Neil and Kelly,We spoke to Mario this morning and have his land line number if you need it. It looks like things are going to get worse before they get better.Neil, glad to see you posting again. I was worried. Kelly, I'll PM you with my number.EPS. This sucks.

 

[tipsy mcstagger]

Tipsy, didn't read the thread yet, I am in a public library in Farmerville, LA. Just wanted to let you all know that we are safe and see what was up.

i pm'd you my phone here in gulf breeze. we are fine, no power at my moms still, i hope the levee breech at 17th st canal isn't hurting your area too much. its flowing from city park to downtown.

 

[tipsy mcstagger]

Neil and Kelly,

We spoke to Mario this morning and have his land line number if you need it. It looks like things are going to get worse before they get better.

Neil, glad to see you posting again. I was worried.

Kelly, I'll PM you with my number.

E

PS. This sucks.

i pm'd you the # too.\

 

[Squirrels]

A point to think about with regards to all of the devastation you are seeing on TV.  Those in the areas damaged by the storm are not seeing what you are and will be even more shocked when they see how widespread it is.

After Hugo we went weeks without power and saw very little TV.  When we were finally able to see what had happened throughout the area it was amazing.

To those of you in the area, my thoughts are with you and I'm hoping everyone's insurance was up to date.  My daughter's school has started collecting money and foodstuffs to ship out.  You will be amazed at the outpouring of help you are about to get.

btw - ICE IS GOLD!  Collect as many coolers as you can and when you see someone selling ice, buy it.

i will be taking a uhaul back with me filled with supplies, including as much ice as possible. my friends from pensacola are already mobilizing to repay their Ivan debts so to speak.

Get Dry Ice in addition to water ice if you can. You might want to drop by Home Depot and get yourself a gas powered generator as well.

Easier said than done.

i already have 2 genrators and 40 gallons of gas in cans. ty prepared step father & friends in gulf breeze. Hey squirrels...the 2nd one is for you. I cannot get through to my cell phone, so try your land line to get me. ill be on the web all day...why not...got nothing else to do except not smoke.

I'm on dial-up here. Patience wearing thin.

 

[blenderfrog]

Hello everyone.

The predictions of a biblical catastrophe for New Orleans only appeared to be a day delayed.

This is from a variety of sources, some from links and some from federal agencies we are getting by phone.

Yesterday, there was two levee breaches. This morning two more are being reported, one on the Lake Pontchartrain and one on the river. The water is rising and officials are not exactly sure why(even though they have several ideas) and can not determine a reasonable way to fix it. The famous New Orleans pumps failed and the majority never even started. The city will only be able to sustain human life for at most 2 days. At most. It is estimated that 80% of the city is currently underwater, and it is possible in two days that the entire city except high-rises will be under water. It is possible to be a biological wasteland, with the comibination of sewerage, raw fuels, and other chemicals creating a biological cesspool that will breed disease and the mosquitos to carry the disease to humans.

Martial law has been declared, and they are forcibly evacuating people. This is to save these people.

The city I have known and loved for over 40 years will be irrevocably changed. There is talk of not rebuilding major structures. It may be cheaper for the fed gov't and insurance companies to rebuild the city further upstream. I work for the federal government and have already have started hearing these discussions.

Life for those people in New Orleans will never be the same.

My heart goes out to all people affected so tragically by this storm, including Florida, Mississippi, and Alabama and all others. Hopefully, they will eventually be able to rebuild. The more information that arrives, the more I am getting the feeling that this is less likely for New Orleans.

Thanks to everyone who has contributed positively to this thread, with info and support.

Hey Ralph, Me and the family are in Memphis. I can't get ahold of anyone from work with all of the cell towers being down. Shoot me an e-mail at my yahoo address.Randy

 

[WookieBooger]

Good to heasr from you E.So far Claiborne is holding the water back

 

[Proud Communist]

Most of you do not know me; as I don't post a lot on these message boards ,but I am a friend of Tipsy and play in a league with him.

i am officially begging people here to please help by contacting the red cross in your area and offering help. i know they are asking for money and if you do not have any extra maybe you can donate blood.

I know that watching this on tv you start to become numb and it doesn't seem real, but for those of us with connections in the area it is totally consuming our thoughts and emotions.

i do not want to sound to dramatic but life as we know it down there is gone!

Thank You in advance

Kelly

ty kelly. let us not forget mississippi....looks horrible for their whole state.

Yes, lets not forget Mississippi. My heart goes out to them also. Hopefully, loss of life does not increase any and I hope they are able to rebuild their lives and their homes and communities.

 

[Domepatrol]

Good to heasr from you E.

So far Claiborne is holding the water back

Good to know you are okay.

 

[Bob Sacamano]

i will be taking a uhaul back with me filled with supplies, including as much ice as possible.

I'm going to go out on a limb and say if you opened up a Paypal account, we could increase the capacity of that Uhaul and the quality and quantity of things you would be able to take back.

 

[tipsy mcstagger]

all VFFL members...go to our website for league. im starting thread there so we can talk as a group.

 

[Guppy King Tygeb]

Hello everyone.

The predictions of a biblical catastrophe for New Orleans only appeared to be a day delayed.

This is from a variety of sources, some from links and some from federal agencies we are getting by phone.

Yesterday, there was two levee breaches. This morning two more are being reported, one on the Lake Pontchartrain and one on the river. The water is rising and officials are not exactly sure why(even though they have several ideas) and can not determine a reasonable way to fix it. The famous New Orleans pumps failed and the majority never even started. The city will only be able to sustain human life for at most 2 days. At most. It is estimated that 80% of the city is currently underwater, and it is possible in two days that the entire city except high-rises will be under water. It is possible to be a biological wasteland, with the comibination of sewerage, raw fuels, and other chemicals creating a biological cesspool that will breed disease and the mosquitos to carry the disease to humans.

Martial law has been declared, and they are forcibly evacuating people. This is to save these people.

The city I have known and loved for over 40 years will be irrevocably changed. There is talk of not rebuilding major structures. It may be cheaper for the fed gov't and insurance companies to rebuild the city further upstream. I work for the federal government and have already have started hearing these discussions.

Life for those people in New Orleans will never be the same.

My heart goes out to all people affected so tragically by this storm, including Florida, Mississippi, and Alabama and all others. Hopefully, they will eventually be able to rebuild. The more information that arrives, the more I am getting the feeling that this is less likely for New Orleans.

Thanks to everyone who has contributed positively to this thread, with info and support.

pc man, wow sorry to hear that, devestating clearly.

 

[Mrs DaVinci]

Hello everyone.

The predictions of a biblical catastrophe for New Orleans only appeared to be a day delayed.

This is from a variety of sources, some from links and some from federal agencies we are getting by phone.

Yesterday, there was two levee breaches. This morning two more are being reported, one on the Lake Pontchartrain and one on the river. The water is rising and officials are not exactly sure why(even though they have several ideas) and can not determine a reasonable way to fix it. The famous New Orleans pumps failed and the majority never even started. The city will only be able to sustain human life for at most 2 days. At most. It is estimated that 80% of the city is currently underwater, and it is possible in two days that the entire city except high-rises will be under water. It is possible to be a biological wasteland, with the comibination of sewerage, raw fuels, and other chemicals creating a biological cesspool that will breed disease and the mosquitos to carry the disease to humans.

Martial law has been declared, and they are forcibly evacuating people. This is to save these people.

The city I have known and loved for over 40 years will be irrevocably changed. There is talk of not rebuilding major structures. It may be cheaper for the fed gov't and insurance companies to rebuild the city further upstream. I work for the federal government and have already have started hearing these discussions.

Life for those people in New Orleans will never be the same.

My heart goes out to all people affected so tragically by this storm, including Florida, Mississippi, and Alabama and all others. Hopefully, they will eventually be able to rebuild. The more information that arrives, the more I am getting the feeling that this is less likely for New Orleans.

Thanks to everyone who has contributed positively to this thread, with info and support.

I believe this is true, but am shocked that in the last half an hour, I have scoured the networks and major news sites and nothing except on fark.com.This is HUGE news and the news isn't on it.

Sad.

Its on FOX right now! Except that they claim the some pumps are working, but not effeciently and that people need to get out if they can (yet you can only get out going west???), due to what might occur in the next couple of days if they can't figure out why the pumps are failing

 

[Zalf]

I'm not familiar with the geography of the area, but is anybody familiar with the Harahan area? Or specifically, whether or not it is underwater? From my understanding, it is pretty much a suburb of NO, just to the west on the river.

http://maps.yahoo.com/maps_result?addr=&cs...ew=1&name=&qty=

Info is appreciated.

My company has a location in the warehouse district portion of Harahan. Right now(actually as of last night), it is above water, but with the water level rising and no information coming, we dont know about since then.

 

[Mrs. BSR]

We still haven't heard from our client that lives in Biloxi. I'm very worried about her, especially after hearing so many died there.

Our client, I think, lives near Pass Rd. in Biloxi. I have no idea where that is. Anyone know anything about that street in Biloxi or at least the area near it?

Anybody have info on this?

 

[Zalf]

I'm not familiar with the geography of the area, but is anybody familiar with the Harahan area? Or specifically, whether or not it is underwater? From my understanding, it is pretty much a suburb of NO, just to the west on the river.

http://maps.yahoo.com/maps_result?addr=&cs...ew=1&name=&qty=

Info is appreciated.

I can't offer you any definite info. Unfortunately, Harahan (especially the area around Elmwood) floods in a heavy thunderstorm. If any one hears anything about Slidell/Eden Isles, any info would be appreciated.

We are hearing that Slidell is almost completely underwater. My company also has a location in Slidell and no one has been able to anywhere close.

 

[Genedoc]

From WWLTV:

Break in 17th Street Canal Levee is now 200 feet wide and slowly flooding the City of New Orleans. Huge sand bags are being airlifted to try to stem the rush of water in that area. The expectations are that the water will not stop until it reaches lake level.

News not getting any better.

 

[Smoo]

From WWLTV:

Break in 17th Street Canal Levee is now 200 feet wide and slowly flooding the City of New Orleans. Huge sand bags are being airlifted to try to stem the rush of water in that area. The expectations are that the water will not stop until it reaches lake level.

News not getting any better.

What's lake level relative to sea level?

 

[Ignoramus]

I just got through on the land line to my folks. We kept getting disconnected, but I got an "everything's fine" before the phone cut out.

 

[Blue_Devil_31]

i was almost starting to feel like there was some light at the end of this tunnel. i even just heard on espn radio that the saints expect to be able to play their home opener at the super dome on 9/18.the last few posts here seem to very strongly contradict this!my thoughts and prayers are with all affected! :(

 

[Tiger Fan]

I'm not familiar with the geography of the area, but is anybody familiar with the Harahan area?  Or specifically, whether or not it is underwater?  From my understanding, it is pretty much a suburb of NO, just to the west on the river.

http://maps.yahoo.com/maps_result?addr=&cs...ew=1&name=&qty=

Info is appreciated.

Actually, I have heard a few reports that harahan faired very well. Now obviously, that's not an official confirmation and I don't know specifically where you are talking about.....but it's a glimmer of hope.

What about your neck of the woods TF?

Haven't heard exactly, but I'm sure it's underwater. Here's a quote from my councilman - "We are letting people come back 6AM Monday morning. But there is nothing to come back to"

 

[Genedoc]

From WWLTV:

Break in 17th Street Canal Levee is now 200 feet wide and slowly flooding the City of New Orleans. Huge sand bags are being airlifted to try to stem the rush of water in that area. The expectations are that the water will not stop until it reaches lake level.

News not getting any better.

What's lake level relative to sea level?

Not sure exactly, but I believe lake level is markedly higher than sea level. Friends with family down there have always told me NO could handle anything except a break in the levees that keeps Lake Pontchartrain out of the city.

 

[Zalf]

Hello everyone.

The predictions of a biblical catastrophe for New Orleans only appeared to be a day delayed.

This is from a variety of sources, some from links and some from federal agencies we are getting by phone.

Yesterday, there was two levee breaches. This morning two more are being reported, one on the Lake Pontchartrain and one on the river. The water is rising and officials are not exactly sure why(even though they have several ideas) and can not determine a reasonable way to fix it. The famous New Orleans pumps failed and the majority never even started. The city will only be able to sustain human life for at most 2 days. At most. It is estimated that 80% of the city is currently underwater, and it is possible in two days that the entire city except high-rises will be under water. It is possible to be a biological wasteland, with the comibination of sewerage, raw fuels, and other chemicals creating a biological cesspool that will breed disease and the mosquitos to carry the disease to humans.

Martial law has been declared, and they are forcibly evacuating people. This is to save these people.

The city I have known and loved for over 40 years will be irrevocably changed. There is talk of not rebuilding major structures. It may be cheaper for the fed gov't and insurance companies to rebuild the city further upstream. I work for the federal government and have already have started hearing these discussions.

Life for those people in New Orleans will never be the same.

My heart goes out to all people affected so tragically by this storm, including Florida, Mississippi, and Alabama and all others. Hopefully, they will eventually be able to rebuild. The more information that arrives, the more I am getting the feeling that this is less likely for New Orleans.

Thanks to everyone who has contributed positively to this thread, with info and support.

I believe this is true, but am shocked that in the last half an hour, I have scoured the networks and major news sites and nothing except on fark.com.This is HUGE news and the news isn't on it.

Sad.

Its on FOX right now! Except that they claim the some pumps are working, but not effeciently and that people need to get out if they can (yet you can only get out going west???), due to what might occur in the next couple of days if they can't figure out why the pumps are failing

Main problem is the pumps were designed for fresh water. They do not operate well or at all with salt/brackish water. I havent heard confirmation yet, but Im assuming they are seeing alot of brackish water since the flooding is mainly due to storm surge and not rain.

 

[FatMax]

I'm not familiar with the geography of the area, but is anybody familiar with the Harahan area?  Or specifically, whether or not it is underwater?  From my understanding, it is pretty much a suburb of NO, just to the west on the river.

http://maps.yahoo.com/maps_result?addr=&cs...ew=1&name=&qty=

Info is appreciated.

Actually, I have heard a few reports that harahan faired very well. Now obviously, that's not an official confirmation and I don't know specifically where you are talking about.....but it's a glimmer of hope.

What about your neck of the woods TF?

Haven't heard exactly, but I'm sure it's underwater. Here's a quote from my councilman - "We are letting people come back 6AM Monday morning. But there is nothing to come back to"

:( Sorry to hear that TF.

 

[Squirrels]

I've seen reports that the Causeway is damaged and that the twin spans to Slidell are badly damaged or gone completely. Can anyone verify this? That means there is only one way into the city now.

 

[Kilgore Trout]

From WWLTV:

Break in 17th Street Canal Levee is now 200 feet wide and slowly flooding the City of New Orleans. Huge sand bags are being airlifted to try to stem the rush of water in that area. The expectations are that the water will not stop until it reaches lake level.

News not getting any better.

What's lake level relative to sea level?

Normal lake level is one foot above sea level, but it is probably higher than that due to the storm run-off. Check this out: Going Under

 

[Tiger Fan]

i was almost starting to feel like there was some light at the end of this tunnel. i even just heard on espn radio that the saints expect to be able to play their home opener at the super dome on 9/18.

the last few posts here seem to very strongly contradict this!

my thoughts and prayers are with all affected!

:(

I seriously doubt it....but I hope

 

[whoknew]

WWL just reported that water is rising fast in the Superdome.Has anyone heard what they are going to do with those people?

 

[Tiger Fan]

WWL just reported that water is rising fast in the Superdome.

Has anyone heard what they are going to do with those people?

They're trying to get anyone with boats to meet at the Sam's Club in Metairie. They're going to pick up the people in the dome.Kenner is running out of fuel for generators - they are requesting fuel from the Coast Guard.

1.1 million energy outages reported.

 

[Zalf]

WWL just reported that water is rising fast in the Superdome.

Has anyone heard what they are going to do with those people?

They have put a call out for anyone with a boat to get to the fairly nearby Sam's parking lot. Apparently that is the only way they have of getting them out now. The upper levels of the dome are high enough were the people arent in danger of running out of room to go up, but being able to get above the water line is all they will have going for them.

 

[Wingnut]

Its getting worse by the minute it seems....Godspeed to all those affected by the hurricane

 

[Tiger Fan]

This is like a bad dream.

you ain't lying

 

[Wheelhouse]

It's hard to fathom a fully-functional city with residential houses, businesses, churches, malls, car dealerships, power plants, etc, you name it - completely destroyed. The economic and social impact for those who are affected is beyond severe - it's life changing. No longer having a job and needing income to cover costs of living, finding food, finding a new place to live is an all too familiar occurence for a vast majority of people, whether upper, middle or lower class. If I didn't have my own business to run (I run a Nextel store) and could take time off I would seriously consider the invitation I received from Nextel to go and provide services to those in need. Nextel has a disaster relief team that does just that. They have a team of workers who are paid to provide service to those who are affected by disasters. I was asked to help bolster their efforts by volunteering to help, unfortuantely I'm unable to go. I feel horrible for any and all persons who are directly or indirectly affected by this disaster. My heartfelt thoughts and prayers go out to you. May God be with all that have been or will be affected. Forgive me for mentioning the worst, it's just my way of understanding exactly what people face. Although I cannot volunteer my efforts I do plan on donating money to the relief fund. May God be with all of you.

 

[Wingnut]

Glad to see Tipsy, Domepatrol and other FBGs that live down there are okay...

 

[Tiger Fan]

It's hard to fathom a fully-functional city with residential houses, businesses, churches, malls, car dealerships, power plants, etc, you name it - completely destroyed. The economic and social impact for those who are affected is beyond severe - it's life changing. No longer having a job and needing income to cover costs of living, finding food, finding a new place to live is an all too familiar occurence for a vast majority of people, whether upper, middle or lower class.

If I didn't have my own business to run (I run a Nextel store) and could take time off I would seriously consider the invitation I received from Nextel to go and provide services to those in need. Nextel has a disaster relief team that does just that. They have a team of workers who are paid to provide service to those who are affected by disasters. I was asked to help bolster their efforts by volunteering to help, unfortuantely I'm unable to go. I feel horrible for any and all persons who are directly or indirectly affected by this disaster. My heartfelt thoughts and prayers go out to you. May God be with all that have been or will be affected.

Forgive me for mentioning the worst, it's just my way of understanding exactly what people face. Although I cannot volunteer my efforts I do plan on donating money to the relief fund. May God be with all of you.

Thanks bro It's freaking unbelievable. I'm on IM with my friends - phone calls are impossible to get through. I have no clue where we're going to live/work/etc.

We're all in the same boat (no pun intended). New Orleaneans are extremely proud people - we love our city more than anything other than our families. I have a bunch of friends that moved back to NO from other cities to take less money b/c of their love for the city.

Don't really know what to expect.

 

[Proud Communist]

From WWLTV:

Break in 17th Street Canal Levee is now 200 feet wide and slowly flooding the City of New Orleans. Huge sand bags are being airlifted to try to stem the rush of water in that area. The expectations are that the water will not stop until it reaches lake level.

News not getting any better.

What's lake level relative to sea level?

Hey Smoo!! The lake itself is at sea level. However, the city there is well below. I grew up near there, and the levee is I think 18 feet there.

 

[Wingnut]

CNN is saying that more people are being brought to the superdome.....but that the water IS indeed rising around the superdome....

 

[Proud Communist]

I just got through on the land line to my folks. We kept getting disconnected, but I got an "everything's fine" before the phone cut out.

Great news, Ignoramus. I am so glad for you.

 

[Tiger Fan]

It's hard to fathom a fully-functional city with residential houses, businesses, churches, malls, car dealerships, power plants, etc, you name it - completely destroyed.  The economic and social impact for those who are affected is beyond severe - it's life changing.  No longer having a job and needing income to cover costs of living, finding food, finding a new place to live is an all too familiar occurence for a vast majority of people, whether upper, middle or lower class.

If I didn't have my own business to run (I run a Nextel store) and could take time off I would seriously consider the invitation I received from Nextel to go and provide services to those in need.  Nextel has a disaster relief team that does just that.  They have a team of workers who are paid to provide service to those who are affected by disasters.  I was asked to help bolster their efforts by volunteering to help, unfortuantely I'm unable to go.  I feel horrible for any and all persons who are directly or indirectly affected by this disaster.  My heartfelt thoughts and prayers go out to you.  May God be with all that have been or will be affected. 

Forgive me for mentioning the worst, it's just my way of understanding exactly what people face.  Although I cannot volunteer my efforts I do plan on donating money to the relief fund.  May God be with all of you. 

Thanks bro It's freaking unbelievable. I'm on IM with my friends - phone calls are impossible to get through. I have no clue where we're going to live/work/etc.

We're all in the same boat (no pun intended). New Orleaneans are extremely proud people - we love our city more than anything other than our families. I have a bunch of friends that moved back to NO from other cities to take less money b/c of their love for the city.

Don't really know what to expect.

In some demented way, I think in the long run the city can learn a good lesson from this.

 

[Drifter]

It's hard to fathom a fully-functional city with residential houses, businesses, churches, malls, car dealerships, power plants, etc, you name it - completely destroyed.  The economic and social impact for those who are affected is beyond severe - it's life changing.  No longer having a job and needing income to cover costs of living, finding food, finding a new place to live is an all too familiar occurence for a vast majority of people, whether upper, middle or lower class.

If I didn't have my own business to run (I run a Nextel store) and could take time off I would seriously consider the invitation I received from Nextel to go and provide services to those in need.  Nextel has a disaster relief team that does just that.  They have a team of workers who are paid to provide service to those who are affected by disasters.  I was asked to help bolster their efforts by volunteering to help, unfortuantely I'm unable to go.  I feel horrible for any and all persons who are directly or indirectly affected by this disaster.  My heartfelt thoughts and prayers go out to you.  May God be with all that have been or will be affected. 

Forgive me for mentioning the worst, it's just my way of understanding exactly what people face.  Although I cannot volunteer my efforts I do plan on donating money to the relief fund.  May God be with all of you. 

Thanks bro It's freaking unbelievable. I'm on IM with my friends - phone calls are impossible to get through. I have no clue where we're going to live/work/etc.

We're all in the same boat (no pun intended). New Orleaneans are extremely proud people - we love our city more than anything other than our families. I have a bunch of friends that moved back to NO from other cities to take less money b/c of their love for the city.

Don't really know what to expect.

In some demented way, I think in the long run the city can learn a good lesson from this.

I agree. The fact is that this has long been known as a possibility but people chose to ignore it. That probably won't happen in the future (although people do tend to forget quickly).

 

[Tiger Fan]

CNN is saying that more people are being brought to the superdome.....but that the water IS indeed rising around the superdome....

I thought they were bringing everyone out of the dome?

 

[Proud Communist]

I've seen reports that the Causeway is damaged and that the twin spans to Slidell are badly damaged or gone completely. Can anyone verify this? That means there is only one way into the city now.

Hey Squirrels! There is a huge chunk(several hundred feet) gone from both sides of the Twin Span. However, they have deemed much of the rest of the bridge as unstable. The info I have heard from friends at USCE the bridge may have to be almost completely rebuilt. That is preliminary until further anaylsis can be done.I have not heard anything but rumors about the Causeway bridge. It does make some sense however. The draining of the lake is causing a huge current that the Causeway bridge was not designed to handle.