We'er ok 8am. Sustained wind at 25. Tress are starting to fall in the wood behind my house. straight line winds sideways and every other way. Sort of neat to see. If we have power and the net i will post latter.
Boy, we still need to pray for the people who've been slammed by Katrina. More people die in the aftermath than in the hurricane itself, and the amount of rebuilding that will be needed is beyond belief.
We caught one of Katrina's bands and it spurred up a bit of a tornado through the southern end of Carroll Co and on up into Haralson Co, causing some damage and injury along the way. I think 30 homes and at lesat 10 chicken houses were destroyed and several folks were injured. Our Roopville residents done themselves proud with how they are taking care of their less fortunate neighbors.
A GS friend of mine told me via email that she was staying in New Orleans. I don't know whether she stayed in her home or not. We communicated via email, and I don't have her phone number. I emailed mine to her Sunday night, but if she didn't get to her email before Katrina hit, she has no way of contacting me. I'm worried about her and don't know how to find out if she's okay. Suggestions anyone?
the storm did a lot of damage, but it wasn't a direct hit and it looked like things weren't too bad till the levee broke. That was after the storm though, and the slowly rising water gave most people time to get out and up I'd guess, but the flooding is massive now.
I guess the water is still up in the Lake. They say some large bridges are out ... news is still sketchy. They said both airports are under water. Last I saw the water wasn't that high in the Lake, musta been taped earlier. Even though the big buildings survived, where are all the workers going to live? They say 80% of the city is under water. This is a real mess.
I'm worried about her and don't know how to find out if she's okay. Suggestions anyone?
No suggestions, but perhaps a word of comfort. The vast majority of people who stayed in New Orleans, though facing extreme discomfort, inconvenience, and property loss, will be safe.
Now I do have a suggestion: Don't call any government offices seeking information about people. They need to concentrate on helping people and coordinating recovery efforts, not on fielding calls from concerned people across the country.
It's appearing down now. For me I wasn't calling numbers to seek information about people. I was able to check out about parish my sister in law lives in.
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Danny
The first rain bands have started in Baton Rouge.
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Linda Z
Praying for you and your family, Danny, and for Evan's, too. Hang on! Let us know you're okay as soon as you can, please.
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please keep us poasted about your well being
my prayers are with you
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I've never seen anything like it.
Many nights will be spent in prayer tonight.
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jewel
I have been praying all day. God help the ones who cannot help themselves.
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dmiller
Praying here for the safety of all in it's path too.
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krys
more prayers in the prayer room too
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markomalley
Hurricane downgraded. And appears to jog a little east.
Note the eyewall is collapsing:
So is everybody ready for this? (note the price on the pump):
I'll be curious to hear the reports from the offshore rigs.
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Danny
We'er ok 8am. Sustained wind at 25. Tress are starting to fall in the wood behind my house. straight line winds sideways and every other way. Sort of neat to see. If we have power and the net i will post latter.
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oldiesman
Great news Danny, be safe.
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Linda Z
I'm so glad you guys are okay, Danny.
Boy, we still need to pray for the people who've been slammed by Katrina. More people die in the aftermath than in the hurricane itself, and the amount of rebuilding that will be needed is beyond belief.
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We caught one of Katrina's bands and it spurred up a bit of a tornado through the southern end of Carroll Co and on up into Haralson Co, causing some damage and injury along the way. I think 30 homes and at lesat 10 chicken houses were destroyed and several folks were injured. Our Roopville residents done themselves proud with how they are taking care of their less fortunate neighbors.
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A GS friend of mine told me via email that she was staying in New Orleans. I don't know whether she stayed in her home or not. We communicated via email, and I don't have her phone number. I emailed mine to her Sunday night, but if she didn't get to her email before Katrina hit, she has no way of contacting me. I'm worried about her and don't know how to find out if she's okay. Suggestions anyone?
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Raf
Any word?
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hey psalm
the storm did a lot of damage, but it wasn't a direct hit and it looked like things weren't too bad till the levee broke. That was after the storm though, and the slowly rising water gave most people time to get out and up I'd guess, but the flooding is massive now.
I guess the water is still up in the Lake. They say some large bridges are out ... news is still sketchy. They said both airports are under water. Last I saw the water wasn't that high in the Lake, musta been taped earlier. Even though the big buildings survived, where are all the workers going to live? They say 80% of the city is under water. This is a real mess.
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No suggestions, but perhaps a word of comfort. The vast majority of people who stayed in New Orleans, though facing extreme discomfort, inconvenience, and property loss, will be safe.
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Shellon
This might be a place to start to get information on people.
I was able to check with the parish my sister in law lives in.
Worth a shot maybe
"To find out about conditions in your home parish, you can find a listing of homeland security and emergency preparedness offices and telephone numbers at http://www.ohsep.louisiana.gov/Parish/parishoepnumbers.htm
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Now I do have a suggestion: Don't call any government offices seeking information about people. They need to concentrate on helping people and coordinating recovery efforts, not on fielding calls from concerned people across the country.
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It's appearing down now. For me I wasn't calling numbers to seek information about people. I was able to check out about parish my sister in law lives in.
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I agree with long gone.
Getting a listing of people in the shelters might not be the highest of priorities in the larger scheme of things.
The main focus is on rescueing and taking care of survirors. I am sure that many admin. functions are on the "back burner".
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Cowgirl
I was just watching ABC news and the footage they were showing of the destruction is absolutely indescribable!! It doesn't even register in my mind!!
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Shellon
As I said, I understand that. Psalm, I'll pt you, I'm obviously not communicating myself properly.
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