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August 30, 2005
News from New Orleans
It wasn't even a direct hit on New Orleans, and you all have seen the videos and pictures of what it looks like. I don't even know how to express what I'm thinking about all of this. Can you imagine what New Orleans would have looked like if the storm had gone 15 to 30 miles more to the west? I doubt the Superdome would still be standing. We are getting all sorts of scattered reports down here...it's hard to tell what's fact and what's rumor. Here's what I do know:
The local authorities are not allowing any residents back into New Orleans. One reason why is that I-10 between La Place and Kenner is underwater. There is a line of cars on I-10 trying to get into New Orleans, the State Police have stopped them in La Place and are trying to convince them to wait about a week, you can imagine how that's going.
The water in New Orleans is still rising due to the levee breaks along the canals.
There is an oil tanker that has been run aground and is now leaking crude oil.
Interstate 10 between Slidell and New Orleans is down. Remember I-10 in Florida last year? Same thing.
The causeway between New Orleans and Mandeville is damaged.
The twin span in New Orleans is damaged.
Belle Chase tunnel is closed.
100% of the homes in Kenner, LA are damaged.
There are reports from reputable sources of bodies floating in the waters in and around New Orleans.
Jefferson Parish roads are either underwater or covered with debris.
St Tammany Parish is closed to all trying to get in. It got hit REALLY hard. Again, none of this is confirmed, but reports are of high water, downed trees, and total destruction of some/many homes and businesses.
Slidell is as bad or worse.
Biloxi and Gulfport look like a war took place there. Some of the casinos have been relocated by the wind and waves. One is turned over. Hwy 90 is underwater. If you walk from the beach north to the railroad tracks, EVERYTHING is destroyed or severely damaged. There is sand where there isn't supposed to be, etc. My wife's cousin called us last night to give us this report.
If any of you know anyone that is even thinking of heading back, please convince them otherwise. There is no electricity, no food, no water...what are you going to do when you get there? Don't be a burden people, stay away until the authorities give the all clear.
Posted by james at August 30, 2005 09:08 AM
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LOOKING FOR CARL OHLSTEAD AND FAMILY.MISSING FROM NEW ORLEANS AFTER HURRICANE. PLEASE E-MAIL ME IF KNOW WHEREABOUTS.THANK YOU
Posted by: william curtis at September 2, 2005 10:45 AM