Katrina (Page 2)

Just hanging out here in Monroe at my sister-in-law's, switching between Fox, TWC, today show and CNN.

Just found out that Jeff Parish water is not drinkable anymore, so it's off to Walmart today to stock up on BeanieWeenies, Ravilois and bottled water.  Have no idea how the house is doing, just because all the reporters are downtown or out of town. We live about 5 miles from downtown, about a mile from the lake off Transcontinental in Metairie.  I'm pretty worried about the enormous oak tree in our backyard.  I'm sure the wind has flung many branches onto our roof.  Just hope it'll still be standing when we get home (whenever that may be). 

Just heard there are people on their roof in St. Bernard.  We live about 15 miles west of that, but we have plenty of close friends that have houses out there, so this is really discouraging.

Keep us all in your prayers, guys, and let me know if any of you locals here anything about Metairie or of your homes and families.

I have family from New Orleans staying with us here in Dallas.  One of the husbands stayed behind in New Orleans. We've talked to him several times via cell phone (amazing it's still working).  He was recueing people on Canal Blvd in his boat.  The Lake Front has 8 feet of water in the service alleys and streets.  It appears the 17th Street Canal levee was breeched and Lake Front flooded. 

Say a prayer for these people.

TJ

My mom lives in Biloxi, in an apartment across the street from the beach. My brother, sister-in-law and their son are in Gautier, about 2 miles north of I-10, but right on Swift Bayou. They all bugged out yesterday to Atlanta (except my brother, who's in the Navy, on a ship docked in Norfolk), so they're all safe. But I really fear the worse for their property. Joe (my bro) is headed to Mayport, and then home if the damage is confirmed. Just keeping my fingers crossed, but fearing the worst. It looks horrible. Our house flooded in Houston, during Allison, but that was nothing compared to what they are going to probably find when they are able to get home. This really puts things in perspective.

I'm praying for everyone affected...

Manatee Express - 2005-08-29 5:58 PM sorry, i just read my post and its so damn gloomy. postscript, we are with good friends, have cold beer and ice. Our P3's are with us)) Its not all bad.

Yeah, every time I call my folks, I can hear everyone in the background laughing and carrying on.  It's a shame it takes something like this for my family to get together. 

I'm a bit disheartened that I can't get any news about Slidell, LA, anywhere it seems.  All the coverage is about NOLA or Biloxi (understandably).  I fear that Slidell took a worse hit than NOLA.  My folks are in Baton Rouge, and have been told by the Hwy Patrol that they won't be allowed back until tomorrow at the earliest, and maybe not even then.

I was trying to get info on Biloxi, till I remembered to check the local paper's website.  Did you try that?  The local tv station was damaged so it's not as updated as the paper is.   Slidell is closer to Biloxi than NO is, so it's possible..... 

My dad is going nuts.  really.  he just wants to get back to his house.

Oh my God.  Thank God they evacuated, right?  I cannot even imagine losing a house.  That's beyond my ability to comprehend.  It's a house, full of memories and the important things of life.  But, I suppose it's STUFF and you can always get more stuff, but you can't remake a life.  Still, I can't imagine.

I have not heard from anyone.  I have 4 uncles and my mom and one aunt (who lives on river road, levee is front yard) that I can't get ahold of. Trying not to think about it--I'm sure they're ok (what I'm telling myself).

Christine, I'm so sorry to hear about your sister's home being destroyed. *HUGS*

Damn. Now I know what we would have suffered had Charley roared up Tampa Bay as it was expected to do last year. I'm looking forward to my move to NC all the more; ready to leave this hurricane madness behind me.

Thanks for the invite, but I think I'm pretty safe from the storm here in Atlanta. However, they were prepared, generators, etc. and should be fine without power and water. They're not new to this. I just want piece of mind.

Yes, you're very lucky, I guess you just have to think "it could be worse." Try to look at it as thankful you can't get back since the levees are still compromised and you can't get hurt.

Things will be ok.

I am safe!  That is all the good news that I have.  Thanks for the well wishes.  Nothing on my home or my area, but the video that I have seen isn't giving me much hope.  Thanks for all the prayers and well wishes.  I will keep in touch as I can.

My prayers go out to those of you with families in this area.  Best wishes!

Lane