The aftermath of Hurricane Katrina

[Nova]

Great idea about the barrier reef, MPI. It has worked elsewhere.

I'm wondering about building codes. I realize this was an historically severe storm and no building material will hold back flooding water.

But I grew up in Florida and lived through some serious hurricanes. They caused damage -- yet they didn't blow away entire counties. And they didn't usually knock down concrete-block houses.

 

[Marthatex]

I think after surviving this horror, the people would not want to go back to the same place; not without changes, like proper levees.

Your ideas are good.

 

[SieSie]

:clap: What an excellent idea - I'm composing a letter and emailing the people listed on the links from mic730 (thanks for those!!).

Prayers for everyone affected by this devastation.

 

[Magnum PI]

Great idea about the barrier reef, MPI. It has worked elsewhere.

I'm wondering about building codes. I realize this was an historically severe storm and no building material will hold back flooding water.

But I grew up in Florida and lived through some serious hurricanes. They caused damage -- yet they didn't blow away entire counties. And they didn't usually knock down concrete-block houses.

Nova: The only thing that will slow a storm surge is wetlands. Nature made it that way. We do have technology to build buildings that will take 150+ mph winds, but that is not the point. The rising water is the culprit in most cases...we have to learn to live with mother nature on this one, we cannot whip her with our stronger fortifications. The wetlands slow the surge, and absorb the water. The wetlands are our cradle for our ocean life as well...mpi

 

[mic730]

Apparenlty a bus with Katrina victims arrived but it is not one of the buses planned to arrive from the Superdome. No details yet on how the victims got the bus but they went to right shelter in Texas.
They let them in.
Funny - the human spirit finding a way to get to help!
God love them and thank God for Texas.

 

[rollerbladr123]

Apparenlty a bus with Katrina victims arrived but it is not one of the buses planned to arrive from the Superdome. No details yet on how the victims got the bus but they went to right shelter in Texas.
They let them in.
Funny - the human spirit finding a way to get to help!
God love them and thank God for Texas.

Mic I was cracking up when i saw that -

 

[mic730]

I am listening to it on CNN... not a bus expected but they let them in.
CRACKS me up and makes me feel so good. Looks like a school or church bus on TV. Good for them - some people just take matters into their own hands.
ONLY IN AMERICA and gosh it makes me smile!

 

[mic730]

Oh My it seems the renegade bus riders told stories about being in the SuperDome even though they probably were not there.
Was Joran and K2 on the renegade bus?
LOL LOL LOL LOL

I want to add if these people thought they had to lie because of PANIC that I can understand!!!!!!!!!

 

[rollerbladr123]

Oh My it seems the renegade bus riders told stories about being in the SuperDome even though they probably were not there.
Was Joran and K2 on the renegade bus?
LOL LOL LOL LOL

I want to add if these people thought they had to lie because of PANIC that I can understand!!!!!!!!!

LOL there are people in Houston hotels who are checking out of their rooms and wanting to live in the Astrodome because the latter accommodation is free HEHE!!

 

[mic730]

I missed that Roller. I am laughing because these people seem to want to live at the best cost. ME TOO!
Human spirit -nothing like it!

LOL there are people in Houston hotels who are checking out of their rooms and wanting to live in the Astrodome because the latter accommodation is free HEHE!!

 

[scandi]

Yes, Thank God for Texas and for all the people who have put this project together from the beginning and then of course for these people enduring the what turned out to be an absolutely awful living environment for a few days.

I just heard an interview on CNN with this black man who just was precious. He said he was overdue for everything, and he described what it was like being in the dome. The water was the color of rust, miserably hot, etc. But he wasn't complaining. He was just ready to take a rest now, get some food in his tummy and relax. LOL

And whoever the reporter is in Houston, I must commend him on the way he handled the interview. Interesting questions that were very simple and kindness in his voice. Beautifully done.


Scandi

 

[mic730]

Thanks Scandi I did not see it.

 

[mic730]

Now CNN is saying this may not have been a renegade bus.
SO they were not lying. Not even panic in the threat of being homeless explains lying!

 

[GonzoReiter]

I'm no scientific rocket, but IMO you're on the mark there.

 

[Nore]

LOL if someone is so desperate to scam me for toilet paper they can have it.

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tybee,for the past week I have been suffering from irritable bowel,donations welcome!ROFLOL. Seriously I was able to donate to the NO spca for their animals.The puppy waiting on the roof for help really hurt..My prayers are with everyone.

 

[Nore]

Here's an idea:
Why not relocate these victims to a base the military has closed? There are already single-family residences, barracks, even recreation, hospital, jail facilities. I know, as Fort McClellan in Alabama has already been closed, and most properties sit empty. It seems a logical solution, instead of some stadium. These people need some privacy, too.
What do you think?

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ShowerSinger,a good idea!! I would hope this would work as so many people will be without homes for a long time.I should think our government could afford to do this....maybe they (gov.) could pretend it is in Iraq...you know~pick up the bill for lighting etc...

 

[Dark Knight]

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tybee,for the past week I have been suffering from irritable bowel,donations welcome!ROFLOL. Seriously I was able to donate to the NO spca for their animals.The puppy waiting on the roof for help really hurt..My prayers are with everyone.

Thanks for reminding me of the Louisiana SPCA, I just donated to them, as well, at http://www.la-spca.org

Hope you get some good TP, lol! :crazy:

 

[Marthatex]

We must, even with the current grief and loss of life, look to how we can prevent this from happening again. I have a few suggestions:

The Wetlands: We must move back from the shore, and allow our vital wetlands to replenish themselves. They are our only protection from the kind of storm surge we've seen. Easier said than done...but it MUST be done.

Barrier protection: We could take all those flooded cars, trucks, trains...hell, anything metal and heavy, and drop them to form a barrier reef. This would help protect the shore, and provide super fishing and diving for sport. And it would keep them from being sold to unsuspecting people. I know this isn't the time to mention fun, but please remember what New Oreleans and surrounding areas stand for anyway...and they will need the revenue.

New Orleans levee system: I don't know how many places are weakened by the storm and neither does anyone else. Does anyone like Venice? It's kinda like N.O...romantic and such. As a child, I remember a neighbor that had a wet area in back of his house. He did everything to cover it, drain it, you name it. It was only when he decided to make it a small pond did he find happiness. It was a beautiful pond. N.O. could be a beautiful pond, and we wouldn't have to fight mother nature as hard as we are having to now.

Casinos: Since these are boats anyway, we could keep them inside the barrier area, and shuttle people out there...mpi

Why don't you send your ideas to the Governor of La. and any other appropriate persons in a few weeks? I'm not an environmental engineer, but it all sounds good to me, especially the wetlands part. Evidently New Orleans used to have more wetlands, but it has sunk and the Mississippi River policies have messed things up?

 

[kato]

The transports have been temporarily halted because gun shots are being fired at helicopters taking people from the Superdome to the buses. SICK!!! I think they are starting back up shortly.

 

[Miss Daisey]

Bush should federalize the La guard...arm them and treat these w/ak47's as enemy combatants....terrorist...because that's what they are, IMO.