Katrina

[Mad4stevie]

They have just reported that there may be an inmate uprising at the Orleans Parrish prison. Unconfirmed accounts state that the inmates have taken a deputy and his family hostage.

God, this just keeps getting worse and worse.

[strandinthewind]

Originally Posted by Mad4stevie

They have just reported that there may be an inmate uprising at the Orleans Parrish prison. Unconfirmed accounts state that the inmates have taken a deputy and his family hostage.

God, this just keeps getting worse and worse.

Not only that, but the looters are shooting at the police, cars are being cae jacked, and so on and so one

[Mad4stevie]

Originally Posted by strandinthewind

Not only that, but the looters are shooting at the police, cars are being cae jacked, and so on and so one

WTF is wrong with these people???

Tragedy either brings out the best, or the worst, in people it seems.

[strandinthewind]

Originally Posted by Mad4stevie

WTF is wrong with these people???

Tragedy either brings out the best, or the worst, in people it seems.

Having lived through many of these - I can tell you people deliberatly do not evcuate with the thought of looting in their heads the whole time. They are looting the mansions on St. Charles and someone, perhaps the police or the owners, are shooting them. Also, if you do not protect your home, they will kill you and/or rape you and not just women. I know that sounds harsh, but I have seen it. Scary stuff.

[Mad4stevie]

Also, alot of hospitals have lost the ability to have life support units, even with the generators. They are manually ventilating their patients

[Mad4stevie]

Originally Posted by strandinthewind

Having lived through many of these - I can tell you people deliberatly do not evcuate with the thought of looting in their heads the whole time. They are looting the mansions on St. Charles and someone, perhaps the police or the owners, are shooting them. Also, if you do not protect your home, they will kill you and/or rape you and not just women. I know that sounds harsh, but I have seen it. Scary stuff.

I will never understand why people disregard the force of mother nature. I mean, you are completely at her mercy. Why do people risk such things when their very lives are at stake if they are wrong??

If I was there, I would have left at first inclination that anything could happen. I get super panicky at those kinds of things.

If people are looting things that are vital, like water, I can understand moreso. But these people are stealing electronics, clothing, etc. Did you see that video of the female police officer trying to subdue the young guy who was looting? It would not surprise me if this a**hole tries to turn around and sue the police department!

[lbelle1214]

They just said that they expect the pumps to fail within the next 8 hrs. and told everyone to evacuate New Orleans, period. Expect another 7 ft. of water. Hospitals are being evacuated by personnel and National Guard.

[Mad4stevie]

They have rescued approx. 3,000 people from their attics and roofs in New Orleans thus far.

[eclipse]

Hillary....
I am so glad you are OK -you have been on my mind for three days ( and you know how I am about crystal visions...)
So , so glad all is well. water is water,
but loved ones are "life"

I am so happy you guys came though OK-
With my sincre -erst (sp) wishes for sweet and peaceful dreams tonight-at least..
Thank God everyone really made it through this "test " of mother Nature...
She is so awesome and repectable---huh??
Stay in touch-ok...?
~~eclipse~~

[GateandGarden]

Originally Posted by eclipse

Hillary....
I am so glad you are OK -you have been on my mind for three days ( and you know how I am about crystal visions...)
So , so glad all is well. water is water,
but loved ones are "life"

I am so happy you guys came though OK-
With my sincre -erst (sp) wishes for sweet and peaceful dreams tonight-at least..
Thank God everyone really made it through this "test " of mother Nature...
She is so awesome and repectable---huh??
Stay in touch-ok...?
~~eclipse~~

Thank you so much.

[Sapphire Girl]

My prayers for health and safety go out to everyone hit by this horrendous disaster. I know there is total devastation and things are extremely bleak, but Americans, as a rule, are very generous, caring, hard-working, and resilient. It's going to take some time, but things will get better.

[lbelle1214]

Someone from my church just called (I'm ashamed, 'cause I haven't been there in about two years!) to collect things that the stranded said they needed...diapers, powdered baby formula, individually packed snacks, etc. So, I'm gathering up all I have and taking it to the church tomorrow. Everybody give what you can to help...money is secondary to the things they need for survival right now.