Hurricane Katrina Disaster Updates

[Details]

I don't know how much I consider someone who sees this level of tragedy, this much destruction, and their only thought is how to use this to their advantage, while making it worse for the victims of the hurricane. Lots of families would have a lot more to go home to after the hurricane and flood, without the looters stealing their few remaining posessions. To me, they're vile.

 

[nanandjim]

I wonder how they plan to get all of these people out of NO? The water is getting deeper around the Super Dome and I think that I heard there is only 1 road out of the city that is open.

The National Guard should have those really big trucks that they use to transport soldiers. Can they use those vehicles?

 

[Mabel]

The National Guard should have those really big trucks that they use to transport soldiers. Can they use those vehicles?

The water is too deep.

 

[nanandjim]

...To me, they're vile.

I agree with you. They are the lowest of low. The same goes for those looting the stores in their very own communities.

 

[Details]

The National Guard should have those really big trucks that they use to transport soldiers. Can they use those vehicles?

Interesting coincidence - that's the front page photo on CNN.com - they're using national guard transport trucks to move refugees out.

 

[Shadow205]

The National Guard should have those really big trucks that they use to transport soldiers. Can they use those vehicles?

I guess it depends on how deep the water gets before they get the trucks in there.

 

[LDC]

Good post Mabel. I bet if you asked a looter straight up, they would at least acknowledge what they are doing is wrong. They may need the stuff (diapers, food, etc.) Unlike common thieves who still lie when they are caught red-handed.

:laugh: good one Les.

But if you pay for something it isnt stealing.

 

[Mabel]

I guess it depends on how deep the water gets before they get the trucks in there.

They reported earlier that the can't use them to get to the people who are trapped on thier roofs or in their attics. It appears that the only way to reach those people are by boat or helicopter.

 

[Shadow205]

They reported earlier that the can't use them to get to the people who are trapped on thier roofs or in their attics. It appears that the only way to reach those people are by boat or helicopter.

I know they can't use the trucks to get to the people trapped in their homes Mabel. We were talking about how they are going to evacuate all of the people in the Super Dome.

 

[LDC]

Much needed supplies?

 

[Mabel]

I know they can't use the trucks to get to the people trapped in their homes Mabel. We were talking about how they are going to evacuate all of the people in the Super Dome.

Oh. I should read more carefully. Do you know if there unflooded roads leading to the superdome? Has the governer said specifically that the superdome needs to be evacuated?

 

[Mabel]

We know there are looters. That's trivial compared to the number of people whose lifes are in danger. Can we get past it please?

 

[LDC]

well they can loot then ask to be helped..what was I thnking? Sorry..

 

[T'sNana]

Cafferty asked a reporter where Pres. Bush was. He said he was speaking in California, I think (my phone rang in between starting this message). The reporter said Pres. Bush had been on vacation but cut it short because of this terrible disaster. Cafferty said something like, "well, that would be nice!" and "since he has a terrible approval rating right now, that might help!" Or to words of that effect. He should have stayed on top of this and NOT be taking a darn vacation! This is a catastrophe.

 

[nanandjim]

Much needed supplies?

Oh, he's probably heading to the Recycle Center.

 

[Details]

It sounds like the governor is saying everyone needs to be rescued, and the Superdome is where all those rescued from rooftops and such are being dropped off. I think that's probably the majority of the people remaining in the city.


A half million people displaced, from just this city. Pretty unbelievable.

 

[Shadow205]

Oh. I should read more carefully. Do you know if there unflooded roads leading to the superdome? Has the governer said specifically that the superdome needs to be evacuated?

Governor: New Orleans Needs to Be Evacuated

BATON ROUGE, La. — With conditions in the hurricane-ravaged city of New Orleans rapidly deteriorating, Gov. Kathleen Blanco (search ) announced late Tuesday that people now huddled in the Superdome and other rescue centers need to be evacuated.
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,167781,00.html

The last that I heard the Super Dome is surrounded by water, 3ft deep last I heard but that was several hours ago. The water is still rising.

 

[nanandjim]

Governor: New Orleans Needs to Be Evacuated

BATON ROUGE, La. — With conditions in the hurricane-ravaged city of New Orleans rapidly deteriorating, Gov. Kathleen Blanco (search ) announced late Tuesday that people now huddled in the Superdome and other rescue centers need to be evacuated.

The last that I heard the Super Dome is surrounded by water, 3ft deep last I heard but that was several hours ago. The water is still rising.

Next question...How high are the transport vehicles? It looks like they have huge tires.

 

[Casshew]

Is there any prisons in new Orleans? I wonder what happened with all the prisoners? so many questions - like the airports - did all the planes fly out prior to the storm or are their jets underwater? and museums etc.. imagine the cultural losses on top of the human toll.

This whole thing is so unreal, it's like when you hear about a lost city like Atlantis etc.. New Orleans may never recover from this, even when the water recedes.

 

[Details]

Cafferty asked a reporter where Pres. Bush was. He said he was speaking in California, I think (my phone rang in between starting this message). The reporter said Pres. Bush had been on vacation but cut it short because of this terrible disaster. Cafferty said something like, "well, that would be nice!" and "since he has a terrible approval rating right now, that might help!" Or to words of that effect. He should have stayed on top of this and NOT be taking a darn vacation! This is a catastrophe.

Ehh, I don't think Presidents really do much for disasters - it's the specialists, the people in the administration who really figure out what is needed. The President just needs to be available as a rubber stamp. It's a nice photo op, good to see they care, but I doubt they really need to be hands on with this kind of thing.