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HOLY COW! Look at Hurricane Katrina!
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Well, here in Puerto Rico the Red Cross is already receiving donations for the New Orleans situation.
Speakin as someone who went through 3 hurricanes last year, it's a a scary thing to go through. You start to think about all the things that could happen. If you lose your home, family... anything. I know everyone here in central florida was very greatful for the help we recieved last year
I knew Biloxi had to be bad, with as long as it took for reports to start coming out from there... but I had no idea that entire subdivisions were not just badly damaged, but GONE. I thought Ivan was bad... one badly damaged here, one gone there, but for everything to be just totally gone is just mind boggling.
Monday morning there were literally hundreds of power trucks from all over the East waiting for the storm to pass in our local Sam's parking lot. They were already gone and on their way to help by the time we drove by on the way home from work.
I've seen several people with Louisiana tags on the road today. Undoubtedly refugees from the storm. I saw one getting on the interstate heading West... hopefully one of the lucky that lives in a less affected area.
I wish I could be there to help but then I'd only be adding to the problem. Red Cross donations will be the best way. Here's the link.
Monday morning there were literally hundreds of power trucks from all over the East waiting for the storm to pass in our local Sam's parking lot. They were already gone and on their way to help by the time we drove by on the way home from work.
I've seen several people with Louisiana tags on the road today. Undoubtedly refugees from the storm. I saw one getting on the interstate heading West... hopefully one of the lucky that lives in a less affected area.
I wish I could be there to help but then I'd only be adding to the problem. Red Cross donations will be the best way. Here's the link.
Thanks! I finally heard from my friend just a few minutes ago. Everything is well at thier home. She said they didn't get anything but something else damaged a phone line near thier home so there were no phones in the area for a few days. I am so relieved for her.
Yahoo has a slide show of destruction, it's so hard to grasp.
It's like this biblical thing.
http://news.yahoo.com/fc/world/hurri...ropical_storms
It's like this biblical thing.
http://news.yahoo.com/fc/world/hurri...ropical_storms
I finally heard from my sister in Pensacola. No major damage to the residence but they are still without power... and now stewing in the Florida heat. If standing in my garage with the door open is enough to drench you with sweat... just imagine what it's like with no relief from the heat all day...
Their restaurant in Mobile sufferent heavy roof damage and damage to the back side, but they were still able to open for business so they could serve food to the victims.
Their restaurant in Mobile sufferent heavy roof damage and damage to the back side, but they were still able to open for business so they could serve food to the victims.
Fox news is reporting the levee in New Orleans cannot be repaired, and the pumps are going to fail. They are calling for further evacuations, expecting another 9 ft wall of water.
Crushingly sad news for this area.
I will look for a link about the levee.
Crushingly sad news for this area.
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I can't find the story in print, but Hannity and Colmes were reporting it. Now Greta is on, and I don't watch her. Plus ds is watching cartoons for a half hour. The news just keeps repeating anyhow.
I did read that Governor Blanco is asking for residents to spend Wednesday in prayer. With water rising perilously inside the Superdome, Blanco said the tens of thousands of refugees now huddled there and other shelters in New Orleans would have to be evacuated.
She asked residents to spend Wednesday in prayer.
"That would be the best thing to calm our spirits and thank our Lord that we are survivors," she said. "Slowly, gradually, we will recover; we will survive; we will rebuild."
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,167781,00.html
Just heartbreaking for all those people, and the poor pets involved, too.
I didn't read this whole thread, but Big-Cat-Fan and Mooch, I'm glad your people are alright!
I did read that Governor Blanco is asking for residents to spend Wednesday in prayer. With water rising perilously inside the Superdome, Blanco said the tens of thousands of refugees now huddled there and other shelters in New Orleans would have to be evacuated.
She asked residents to spend Wednesday in prayer.
"That would be the best thing to calm our spirits and thank our Lord that we are survivors," she said. "Slowly, gradually, we will recover; we will survive; we will rebuild."
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,167781,00.html
Just heartbreaking for all those people, and the poor pets involved, too.
I didn't read this whole thread, but Big-Cat-Fan and Mooch, I'm glad your people are alright!
I just can't believe how much devestation and damage there is. I made a donation to Noahs Wish and will be making more to other organizations too. Besides monetary donations, is there anything I can do being so far from the south?(Minnesota) I'd really like to help.
The American Red Cross is asking for money to be donated by sending a check to the ARC and in the memo line put "Hurricane Katrina". They have said that they will make sure that all donations for Katrina victims will be used for them.
I am close enough that I have donated food and water. I'll be going through our closets tomorrow and getting some clothes and blankets to them.
Another thing that I hadn't even thought of...baby formula! I heard that and thought it was a good idea.
We are also in need of diapers & OTC medicines. Things like first aid kits and anti-bacterial lotions as well.
It's just a horrible, horrible situation and I can tell you that it is only getting worse.
It's just a horrible, horrible situation and I can tell you that it is only getting worse.
You are in my thoughts & prayers
I received this address in my email... I am not sure if it has got something to do with the fact that I am a member of Craig's List, but its rather helpful for those who want to help:
http://www.worldslist.com/us/katrina.htm
I also received this email from the Democratic Party email newsletters which gives also a few ideas (I know its political, but it provides links if you want to volunteer with the Red Cross and it actually gave me the link on blood donations):
http://www.worldslist.com/us/katrina.htm
I also received this email from the Democratic Party email newsletters which gives also a few ideas (I know its political, but it provides links if you want to volunteer with the Red Cross and it actually gave me the link on blood donations):
I fill like im living 9/11 all over again each time i see the news and see all thoses people and what they are going through i just start to cry and can't swallow this is so unreal i wish a had a answer for them if only i had alot more to give i would but im going to give what i can if it helps one person at least i will fill better inside
when i think of my problems in life this is noughting compared to thoses people over there
what are we going to do? how can we help im so sick over this
when i think of my problems in life this is noughting compared to thoses people over there
what are we going to do? how can we help im so sick over this
Rhonda, it is bad but do what you can. Pray and donate what funds you can. Hug your furbabies.
We have at least one family in our area waiting out Katrina. They were on a local news bradcsat. They indicated they live north of Lake Ponchartrain and chose our area because their daughter attends a local university. After packing for themselves and their pets (cat and dog) they looked around and decided to bring all the family pictures and a few other non-replacable items. They also indicated they were lucky that they had the means to go elsewhere and stay as long as they needed.
As for those without the means - I pray for them the most.
We have at least one family in our area waiting out Katrina. They were on a local news bradcsat. They indicated they live north of Lake Ponchartrain and chose our area because their daughter attends a local university. After packing for themselves and their pets (cat and dog) they looked around and decided to bring all the family pictures and a few other non-replacable items. They also indicated they were lucky that they had the means to go elsewhere and stay as long as they needed.
As for those without the means - I pray for them the most.
My brother called last night at midnight saying someone tried to take off with their generator. They scared the people away. He said there where about 4 guys. That scares me so bad. The neighbors are going to take turns staying awake at night and to not leave the houses unattended during the day. My dad and husband are headed over tomorrow with gas,fans,food,water and stuff. We are going to make the trip once a week until things get a little better.
