swedeheart
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Al Roiker mentioned on the 7am Today Show, ATT was totally out, but Verizon and another company (can't recall) was operational in most areas.Good morning, everyone. How is everyone that was affected, this morning? It's been sitting over my family in MS for the last 8 hours or so, so not much sleep for me last night. I was glued to every live stream/news channel/social media I could get my hands on. I'm very anxious to hear what's going on from locals in Louisiana, but perhaps most of you have no cell service/power.
Do check in and let us know when you can get to Websleuths! <3
From Sky live news :
The Latest News from the UK and Around the World | Sky News
Official says rescue teams face alligators and 'very dangerous conditions'
Cynthia Lee, the president of Jefferson parish in Louisiana, said rescue teams are having to deal with "very dangerous conditions", CNN reported.
She added some house are flooded with water that is "beyond chest high" and up to the top of the roof.
Ms Lee said: "Unfortunately, the worst case scenario seems to have happened.
"This is an area that has a lot of swampland, alligators, very dangerous conditions.
"They had to wait for the sun to come up this morning. They had a strategy."
She said rescue teams are going to have boats and just needed the daylight to be able to do their best work.
I am impressed by Ms Lee. Hoda interviewed her at the 7 am Today Show.
Jefferson Parish president: In wake of Ida, ‘it is not time to come back right now’
I hope and pray your neighbor is safe and that you have a way to contact them soon. It must be so difficult not to know how friends are doing. I also hope you get good news on your home.I can no longer contact my next door neighbor who stayed behind. Last report from them was mid day on yesterday, Sunday, AUG 29th.
Our local neighborhood watch FB pg isn't updating with locals which means they no longer can contact the outside world via internet.
Our home was built in 1850. It's survived many hurricanes. She's sturdy but still we could have roof damage and broken windows. Six doors that lead outside also have glass sections.
There are several huge old Oaks in the courtyard. And, two very large palm trees.
My children will return at the 72 hour mark to assess damages on our properties. Thus far, we've heard of one death of a male when tree limb fell on his home.
This is going to be a while.
Thanks Jax! Granddaughter is safe and sound with her friends!Please update as soon as you hear.