Katrina

[Mr. P]

If I lived in New Orleans I'd be packin...
http://www.osei.noaa.gov/Events/Current/TRCKatrina239_MO.jpg

 

[Shattered]

Every Katrina I ever knew has resulted in a complete mess...

 

[no1tovote4]

She's torn up the Superdome! It is raining in the Superdome, whoda thunk it?

 

[GotZoom]

Every Katrina I ever knew has resulted in a complete mess...

You know her too?!?

 

[Mr. P]

She's torn up the Superdome! It is raining in the Superdome, whoda thunk it?

When I heard they were using it as a shelter, I thought WTF are they thinking? :duh3:

 

[ekrem]

that was really disastrous.

"Münchner Rück" said it will come up to 26 billion of damage.

 

[dilloduck]

that was really disastrous.

"Münchner Rück" said it will come up to 26 billion of damage.

At least---where are the musicians and actors? Are they not interested enough in America to come up with a private fundraiser ???????

LOL even Hugo Chavez told Jesse Jackson that he was willing to send aid to hospitals, churches and schools!

 

[Annie]

Hello?? 26 billion will not begin to cover it. All became much worse today. I expected to come back tonight and see this prominently here.

While all were chasing Mally and mods/admins:

http://blogs.chron.com/sciguy/archives/2005/08/how_bad_is_it_i.html

August 30, 2005
How bad is it in Jefferson Parish right now?

Jefferson Parish, which sits just to the west of Orleans Parish and the city's familiar tourist landmarks, has declared martial law today.

If you live there you can go home next Monday, but only with photo identification, and only for a short time to collect clothes and other essentials. After that, you've got to leave again.

For a month.

There's no way to spin this. That's just horrible, horrible news. It's so bad there, Parish officials have asked the public to donate boats to help with the rescue and clean-up efforts.

We had it rough in Houston during Tropical Storm Allison, but at least most of the city retained power, water and sewer services. And public works officials could get to all areas of the city within about 24 hours of storm's end.

It's possible New Orleans officials won't be able to get to all parts of their city in the next 24 days.

Please don't tell me you are waiting for the UN to help, links at site:

http://instapundit.com/archives/025235.php

August 30, 2005

FLOOD AID UPDATE: Here are some places you can donate to hurricane Katrina relief:

American Red Cross

Catholic Charities is involved, and probably has lots of resources to draw on in the heavily Catholic New Orleans area.

Austin Bay is recommending Episcopal Relief and Development.

Liz at Rightalk suggests that animal lovers donate to the Human Society.

Reader Peter Viditto recommends The Mercy Corps

Here's the link for Methodist Relief.

The Salvation Army does good work. (WalMart just gave them a million dollars, but that's just the barest beginning of what's needed.)

Hugh Hewitt recommends Samaritan's Purse

I'll keep updating this as I get new suggestions.

Jay Allen has a further suggestion:

I would suggest people donate through their companies whenever possible. Most major corporations offer matching funds to the dollar for charitable donations. Find who's collecting money for relief efforts, then file for a match through your employer instead of sending to the agency directly.

Not bad -- if your employer is supporting this.

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posted at 07:28 PM by Glenn Reynolds

My prayers go out for the people of LA, MI tonight. This morning the #'s in Superdome decreased to around 8k. Then the waters started rising, the Lake is emptying into the city. A hospital needed to evacuate to Superdome. Police had to break into pharmacies to get medicine for those in Superdome. People drowned in their attics today.

 

[Mr. P]

Hello?? 26 billion will not begin to cover it. All became much worse today. I expected to come back tonight and see this prominently here.

While all were chasing Mally and mods/admins:

http://blogs.chron.com/sciguy/archives/2005/08/how_bad_is_it_i.html


Please don't tell me you are waiting for the UN to help, links at site:

http://instapundit.com/archives/025235.php



My prayers go out for the people of LA, MI tonight. This morning the #'s in Superdome decreased to around 8k. Then the waters started rising, the Lake is emptying into the city. A hospital needed to evacuate to Superdome. Police had to break into pharmacies to get medicine for those in Superdome. People drowned in their attics today.

I heard today that they may not even have all the power back before the end of Sept. People with jobs will have NO income...yep 26 Billion is an understatement alright....

 

[Annie]

I heard today that they may not even have all the power back before the end of Sept. People with jobs will have NO income...yep 26 Billion is an understatement alright....

My readings tonight are putting cost at 50-80 billion. That doesn't cover mental health. G-- almighty!

 

[dilloduck]

Hello?? 26 billion will not begin to cover it. All became much worse today. I expected to come back tonight and see this prominently here.

While all were chasing Mally and mods/admins:

http://blogs.chron.com/sciguy/archives/2005/08/how_bad_is_it_i.html


Please don't tell me you are waiting for the UN to help, links at site:

http://instapundit.com/archives/025235.php



My prayers go out for the people of LA, MI tonight. This morning the #'s in Superdome decreased to around 8k. Then the waters started rising, the Lake is emptying into the city. A hospital needed to evacuate to Superdome. Police had to break into pharmacies to get medicine for those in Superdome. People drowned in their attics today.

It's obvious who is going to have to help these Americans---Big coprorations and RELIGIOUS CHARITIES. There're might be more money but the ACLU lawyers have been raping both of em. Any athiest organizations out there helping anyone. NO. Here is the TRUE test of patrioitism. Who is willing to help other Americans who are dying and sick?
I already know the answer and everybody else here does too. That's what's so obvious and so sad. Even the media is calling people "looters" when they are scavaging for food.--Does that make the cops looters too?

 

[Annie]

It's obvious who is going to have to help these Americans---Big coprorations and RELIGIOUS CHARITIES. There're might be more money but the ACLU lawyers have been raping both of em. Any athiest organizations out there helping anyone. NO. Here is the TRUE test of patrioitism. Who is willing to help other Americans who are dying and sick?
I already know the answer and everybody else here does too. That's what's so obvious and so sad. Even the media is calling people "looters" when they are scavaging for food.--Does that make the cops looters too?

Ya know, I gotta say, no politics here. Americans damn well better respond as well to this as tsunami. Ain't no one else going to help us on the level of help needed. Once it's done, better damn well turn around and take a look...

 

[dilloduck]

Ya know, I gotta say, no politics here. Americans damn well better respond as well to this as tsunami. Ain't no one else going to help us on the level of help needed. Once it's done, better damn well turn around and take a look...

I certainly wasn't trying to make it political but I agree with you recommmendation to watch closely and notice who helps and who doesn't.

( If the political parties wanna fight over who can give the MOST, that would be fine with me as long as they fork over for Americans)

I think I'll call it FOFA.

 

[Mr. P]

Ya know, I gotta say, no politics here. Americans damn well better respond as well to this as tsunami. Ain't no one else going to help us on the level of help needed. Once it's done, better damn well turn around and take a look...

We will. We did with Andrew in Fla, we will again..

 

[Annie]

"A process, not an event"... referring to what MI and LA are facing:

http://thepoliticalteen.net/2005/08/30/boloxi/

 

[dilloduck]

"A process, not an event"... referring to what MI and LA are facing:

http://thepoliticalteen.net/2005/08/30/boloxi/

I was just thinking about how the tsunami got so much more attention than Katrina even on this board. I wonder, what gives? More deaths?-more of an unusual event?

 

[Annie]

I was just thinking about how the tsunami got so much more attention than Katrina even on this board. I wonder, what gives? More deaths?-more of an unusual event?

I'm trying to get it some attention, G_d knows, it deserves it. Lack of query isn't mine.

 

[dilloduck]

I'm trying to get it some attention, G_d knows, it deserves it. Lack of query isn't mine.

I wasn't blaming you---your always on top of everything !

 

[manu1959]

mr p you and yours all cool?

 

[Annie]

I wasn't blaming you---your always on top of everything !

I know you believe that, thanks! Here's more:

http://www.cnn.com/2005/WEATHER/08/30/katrina/index.html

Luckily you don't have to take my word on this, instead can rely on CNN:

New Orleans shelters to be evacuated
Floodwaters rising, devastation widespread in Katrina's wake

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana (CNN) -- New Orleans resembled a war zone more than a modern American metropolis on Tuesday, as Gulf Coast communities struggled to deal with the devastating aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.

Deteriorating conditions in New Orleans will force authorities to evacuate the tens of thousands of people at city shelters, including the Superdome, where a policeman told CNN unrest was escalating.

The officer expressed concern that the situation could worsen overnight after three shootings, looting and a number of attempted carjackings during the afternoon.

Officials could not yet provide accurate estimates for fatalities or time needed for recovery in the area and are focusing, instead, on widespread search-and-rescue operations.

The death toll from the storm so far is estimated at 70 -- mostly in Mississippi. Officials stressed that the number is uncertain and likely to be much higher. (See aerial video of the aftermath -- 3:02)

"A lot of people lost their lives, and we still don't have any idea [how many], because the focus continues to be on rescuing those who have survived," Louisiana Gov. Kathleen Blanco told reporters Tuesday.

Elsewhere along the Gulf Coast, authorities used boats and helicopters to reach stranded residents and search for survivors.

The storm ripped ashore in Louisiana on Monday morning with winds topping 140 mph before scourging Mississippi and Alabama.

The U.S. Coast Guard said its crews assisted in the rescue Monday of about 1,200 people stranded by high water in the New Orleans area, and thousands more were rescued Tuesday morning.
Waters rising in New Orleans

Water continued to rise in downtown New Orleans, reaching 12 feet in some places Thursday afternoon.

The city had no power, no drinking water, dwindling food supplies, widespread looting, smoke rising on the horizon and the sounds of gunfire. At least one large building was ablaze Tuesday. (Full story)

Frustration was also rising among people who now find themselves refugees in their own city.

As many as 30,000 people were being housed in the Louisiana Superdome, where toilets were overflowing and there was no air conditioning to provide relief from 90-degree heat.

Blanco said officials are making plans to evacuate people from the Superdome and other shelters, but she did not say when that might happen or where they might be taken.

The city's main public hospital, Charity Hospital, was no longer functioning and was being evacuated, Blanco said.

Also under way was the evacuation of more than 1,000 people from Tulane University Hospital with the help of the U.S. military, hospital spokeswoman Karen Troyer Caraway said.

"It's an unbelievable situation," she said. "We're completely surrounded by water. There's looting going on in the streets around the hospital."

Hundreds of people were looting businesses downtown, throwing rocks through store windows and hauling away goods.

Members of the National Guard were seen moving down Canal Street at Bourbon Street, on the edge of the French Quarter, in an effort to stop the looting.

Nearly all of the parishes in the New Orleans area -- Orleans, St. John the Baptist, Plaquemines, St. Tammany and Jefferson -- put curfews in place.

U.S. Coast Guard crews in helicopters continued to pluck people from the roofs of their inundated houses, while local rescue crews used boats to reach residents marooned by the floods. (Watch the video account of unanswered screams -- 1:57)

Inmates from a flooded parish jail were relocated to a freeway on-ramp, where they sat out in the sun, under the watch of armed officers.

Mayor Ray Nagin said 80 percent of the city was under water, which was 20 feet deep in some places. (See video of knee-deep and rising water in the French Quarter -- 1:19)

Water from Lake Pontchartrain was pouring into the downtown area from a levee breach, rising steadily throughout the day. (Map)

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reported two major breaches in the levee system that protects New Orleans, much of which lies below sea level.

The Corps said it planned to bring "all assets available" into the city to plug the breaches, including rocks, gigantic sand bags and cranes.

The entire downtown area of Slidell, across Lake Pontchartrain from New Orleans in St. Tammany Parish, was under 15 feet of water, emergency management officials said.

Getting anything into New Orleans will be difficult because of the damage to two, 7-mile bridge spans that carry Interstate 10 over Lake Pontchartrain, linking the city to points east.

"This is a tragedy of great proportions, greater than any we've see in our lifetimes," Blanco said. "We know many lives have been lost."

The governor also said it was "impossible to even begin to estimate" how long it will take to restore power and drinking water in New Orleans.
Death toll rising in Mississippi

Hurricane Katrina has inflicted more damage to Mississippi beach towns than did Hurricane Camille, and its death toll is likely to be higher, the state's governor said Tuesday.

Camille killed 143 people when it struck the state's coastal counties in 1969 and a total of 256 after it swept inland.

"There are structures after structures that survived Camille with minor damage that are not there any more," Gov. Haley Barbour told reporters in Jackson.

Katrina destroyed "every one" of the casinos that raked in a half-million dollars per day to state coffers, Barbour said after a helicopter tour of the affected areas.

"There were 10- and 20-block areas where there was nothing -- not one home standing," he said.

Barbour would not give a confirmed death toll, but said it was likely to be higher than previous reports of 50 to 80 dead. (Full story)

Jason Green, of the Harrison County Coroner's Office, said funeral homes in Gulfport had received 26 bodies since the storm passed Monday.

In the small town of Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, search-and-rescue crews put paint marks on homes known to contain bodies, because there weren't enough refrigerated trucks to remove the corpses.

In Biloxi, an employee of the city's Grand Casino was awed by the extent of the damage.

"I was a senior in high school when Hurricane Camille hit, in 1969, and I have never seen destruction of this magnitude," said Scott Richmond.

Part of the city's sea wall was washed away, and nearly every downtown building had extensive damage to its first level.

State emergency management officials said 80 percent of the state's residents had no power.

In Biloxi, a 25-foot swell of water crashed in from the Gulf of Mexico Monday and inundated structures there.

Up to 30 people are believed to have been killed when an apartment complex on the beach collapsed in the storm.

Distraught resident Harvey Jackson told a local television station about losing his wife in the floodwater as they stood on their roof. (Watch the video report of a husband whose wife slipped from his grip -- 1:07 )

"I held her hand as tight as I could and she told me, 'You can't hold me.' She said 'Take care of the kids and the grandkids,' " he sobbed.

Streets and homes were flooded as far as 6 miles inland from the beach, and looting was reported in Biloxi and in Gulfport, Mississippi, officials said.