Latest Damage Reports
Orleans:
- Levy topped, not breached, at Industrial Canal near Tennessee St. (I think that’s near Holy Cross) on the Chalmette Side of the canal
- Charity Hospital on emergency power, lots of blown windows
- The Po-lice on backup power
- Up to 4 ft. of water on St. Claude near Jackson Barracks
- 4 pumping stations knocked out by tidal surge. One has been able to resume operation
- Bridge to parking garage at Memorial hospital reported collapsed (I think this is block or two east of Charity Hospital downtown, and about two blocks north of the Dome, but I’m not positive)
Other areas:
- Jefferson Parish: Building collapse in 200 block of Wright Ave. in Terrytown (this could be apartments, a car dealership, a clinic, or even part of Oakwood Mall — that’s everything at that corner). People reportedly inside
- Significant flooding in St. Charles on the east bank
- Arabi: “We’re telling people to get into the attic and take something with them to cut through the roof if necessary,” said Col. Richard Baumy of the St. Bernard Parish Sheriff’s Office. “It’s the same scenario as Betsy.” Up to 8 feet of water there. Baumy said hurricane winds were preventing rescue efforts.
- Bayou Bienvenue reporting levels at twice normal (9.5 ft.)
- Fire station in Gramercy has been damaged
- Power outages everywhere
More conflicting Superdome reports: Water reported pouring in through damage in roof, 2 sections missing, people moved from a section of Dome floor (I thought they weren’t allowed on the floor already because of flooding concerns??? — this whole dome report might be inaccurate) and people moved to the end zone and up into concourses.
Update:
- Oschner Hospital reports flooding according to WDSU, patients being moved to upper floors.
Update II:
- East Jefferson Hospital, too, reports water on the first floor.
Related posts:
“Up to 4 ft. of water on St. Claude near Jackson Barracks”
I am not familiar with the lay-out of New Orleans. Does this mean:
- a body of water is 4 ft higher than usual?
- a body of water has risen to 4 ft?
- a street/neighbourhood has flooded and the waterlevel there is 4 ft over street level?
keep up the good work,
Google maps says that 200 Wright Ave is the Priority Mobile Health Clinic.
St Claude is a street. It means that the street’s under four feet of water.
Joe,
Where are you right now that you have online access?
The Times-Picayune is reporting that their building has taken damage and:
“Scanner traffic is busy with calls of rising water, including 18 inches and rising against the levee in the French Quarter. Dispatchers questioning officers on the scene, trying to determine if there is a break in the river levee, or if water is pouring over the top. Independently, NOLA has received a flooding alert for the French Market area.”
http://www.nola.com/weblogs/nola/
My wife’s mother is trapped in a nursing home on Jefferson. Have you heard any reports from that area? It’s quite close to Ochsner and only a one story building.
Has anyone heard from the lakefront in Mandeville?
Steven: I”m in Columbus, MS. I’m following from work as best I can on the web. I’m just going from site to site to site collecting the most significant bits and dropping in what I know about where things are.
Matt: I’ve got one grandmother in a nursing facility on the West Bank, so I can sympathize. I would expect that if they’re close to Oschner that they probably have made arrangements to move upwards there…hospitals weren’t part of any mandatory evacuation that I’ve heard in Orleans and Jefferson. I would think that ANY one-story facility like that would have emergency arrangements with nearby facilities. I know that some facilities in the metro area did evacuate to B.R. on Sat.
Please be assured that millions of people in Europe are shaken to the core watching this extreme disaster hitting you currently and really feel with you!
Armin, Germany.
I talked to my nephew at 8am this morning and he is trying to weather out the storm in a 3 story building near the corner of St. Charles and St. Marys. I see above that there is significant flooding on the east side of St. Charles, does anyone know how bad it is? Thank you in advance for any info.
Memorial Hospital (where the pedestrian bridge from the parking lot to the hospital reportedly collapsed) is uptown, on Napoleon Ave, between Freret Street and Claiborne Ave. This is about a mile downtown from the Tulane and Loyola campuses.
It’s the only news from the uptown area that I’ve seen so far.
Harald: The above note referenced St. Charles Parish, not St. Charles Street. Sorry about the confusion.
Any information about Uptown around General Taylor & Prytania Streets is appreciated.
Curious what other websites have the latest on what is happening.
looking for damage info for University area Uptown. anything?
The report about Memorial Hospital’s (used to be called “Southern Baptist Hospital”) walkway is incorrect, per a spokesman at Memorial, quoted at
http://www.nola.com/newslogs/breakingtp/
For those looking for news from Uptown, this is the most info on flooding I’ve seen. I’m familiar with the area and own (perhaps “used to own” is now more accurate) a house two blocks away. As I recall, the hospital is raised up quite a bit, so that flooding to the top steps would probably be significant; but my recollection may not be accurate on that point. That area happens to be one of the lowest points in NOLA. Worst flooding I’ve ever had at my house there was about 4 feet (before they redid the pumps/canals under Napoleon Ave a few years back. That brought the water up to the floor of my house (built on brick pilings). During that flood, they were bringing paitents to the hospital by boat.
Here’s what the link says:
“Memorial suffers damage, but no collapsed walkway
Responding to earlier reports that a walkway from a parking garage to the hospital had collapsed during he heaviest part of the hurricane, a spokeswoman for Memorial Medical in New Orleans said that some windows had been blown out, but there was no collapsed walkway.
Sandra Cordray, the spokeswoman, said several windows on the north side of the second and third floors were blown out, and that floodwaters had lapped at the top step of the hospital on Napoleon Avenue near Claiborne.
But, she said, none of the mishaps required patients to be relocated and there were no injuries.
Cordray also said that contrary to an earlier report by city officials, there was no collapse of the walkway linking the hospital to a parking garage.
has there been any damage to Tulane or Broadway/
This is off of the National Weather Service, the report coming from New Orleans Office. I thought that it might be on interest and assistance to you in New Orleans. I suspect that the thoughts and prayers of the nation are with you now.
A SIGNIFICANT AND LIFE THREATENING STORM SURGE ESTIMATED AROUND 20
FEET HAS OCCURRED WITH KATRINA…CAUSING LEVEES TO BE OVERTOPPED IN
ORLEANS AND ST BERNARD PARISHES. IN ADDITION DANGEROUS BATTERING
WAVES ARE OCCURRING ON TOP OF THE STORM SURGE NEAR THE COAST. SEVERE
TIDAL FLOODING WILL CONTINUE IN THESE AREAS FOR SEVERAL MORE HOURS.
SIGNIFICANT FLOODING IS ALSO OCCURRING ALONG THE MISSISSIPPI GULF
COAST OVER HANCOCK…HARRISON AND JACKSON COUNTIES. EXTENSIVE
DAMAGE DUE TO THE WIND AND STORM SURGE IS OCCURRING ALONG THE
MISSISSIPPI COAST.
IN ADDITION…A STORM SURGE OF 10 TO 12 FEET HAS OCCURRED IN THE
SOUTHWEST PART OF LAKE PONTCHARTRAIN AFFECTING THE EAST BANKS OF
JEFFERSON…ST CHARLES…ST JOHN THE BAPTIST AND LIVINGSTON PARISHES
http://www.wdsu.com
they have a lots of updates
god bless you all
rc
Does anybody know the status of the Westbank around Marrero on the riverside of the Expressway? Last I’ve heard was damage as close as Manhattan to the area that I’m inquiring about.
Has anyone heard about the Lakeview
Area in New Orleans? Is the levee holding along the 17th Street Canal and along the Lake?
Also, what is the water level in the 17th
Street Canal and on the Lake?
Anyone know about the LaPlace area?
Thanks!
Lisa
Looking for information on:
Chris & Jeanne Alfonso
LOOKING FOR DAD & MOM…last spoke outside of Mobile, LA….please call if you see this….
Metairie, Transcontinental & David Dr/W.Napoleon & Airline…Airline Park Subdivision….Near Zepher Park…
Slidell area…Ashton Oaks Subdivision….
Does anyone have any reports from Old Jefferson.
Thanks
Chad
Does anyone know anything about One River Place — it’s right on the river next to the Hilton. Specifically if the windows blew … ???
Any news about Slidell????
Armin…..you don’t have a wife named Sabina, by any chance do you????? Monika (from New Orleans) grew up with Sabina in Germany…..
Any news of the damage in Belle Chasse?
Any news on the condition of the Hyatt Hotel near the Superdome? Heard windows were blown out….have family there!
We are out of town and would like any condition reports from the Woodlake Subdivision in North Kenner - Williams at Vintage and West Esplanade at Bonnebel (Metairie). Thanks for any info.
Does anyone know what conditions are like in mid-city New Orleans or on outer Canal Street? I would imagine that it would be hard to find the means to connect to the Internet from mid-city given the power outage, etc. To all those sharing information about conditions in the city, thank you very much.
Check these:
http://www.nola.com/newslogs/breakingtp/
http://www.wdsu.com/weather/4908558/detail.html
Destrehan - New Orleans
Monday 5:23 PM
Source: Ginelle, resident eye-witness, cell phone
Riverpoint Road was/has not been flooded. Lots of roof shingle damage. No power. Water was off for a while but it appears to be back on but no one is drinking it. Area is drying out.
Any info on Lafitte?!!
Worried about police and others there
@”Firefly” (Monika):
You’re welcome to write to armin@polt.net for more details.
@all:
What a luck that this horrible storm did not hit New Orleans with all the devastating power that had been expected! Anyway, it is still a tremendous catastrophe! May you have the power to build everything up again and find back to normal life as soon as possible!
Best regards
Armin
To all:
I’m posting this on several sites for anyone looking for information or conditions on people staying at the Hyatt, near the Superdome:
A family member living in New Orleans made contact with his family in Charlotte, NC, from his cellphone which unbelievably worked a short period of time this afternoon. He was indeed at the Hyatt where all the windows were blown out, including the windows in his room. He stated people were relocated to the main ballroom during the storm, but could now go back and forth to their room to get things, from what I understand. They were originally going to feed them (3)meals a day but had to ration the meals to (2), as of 8/29 mid-afternoon. So anyone who is looking for an update on friends or family staying at the Hyatt near the Superdome, the outcome so far is good.
Any news out of Carolyn Park? I have heard there is high water in St. Bernard but information seems sparse (understandably so) even at nola.com.
My parents (safe in Texas) live on Chinchilla Drive and are assuming it’s bad — 10+ feet of water but would like confirmation.
Best to all you live in the area. Good luck!
Does anyone have information about LaPlace? Have a granddaughter there and would like to know how much damage they had. I am in MD
Has anyone heard anything about Terrytown or Old Algiers?
Does anyone have any info about Slidell, especially the Olde Town area? My parents escaped to BR, and I’m in DC, hoping for the best. Best of luck to everyone!
Does anyone have any information on River Ridge? I believe that Kenner was flooded and some flooding in Harvey. River Ridge is right between there?
My Mom (69) has evacuated but is somewhere at a Food Distributor warehouse nearby? I am very concerned. Information about those areas is about nil. . . I guess the media forgot that there are more people than just the N.O. downtown area.
Looking for information regarding the Gentilly area of New Orleans, ie Paris Ave, Hayne Blvd,
near UNO etc… Flooded or not flooded? Damaged badly or anything you can tell me! Have family there and am concerrned! Thanks.
My thoughts and prayers to all affected by Katrina. New Orleans is my first love and always will be!
Interested in information about Algiers Point…Patterson right by the levy, four blocks from the ferry….is it taking a lot of water? My Daughter is safe in Natchez but her home is there.
I live(d) in Lafitte-am now in West Monroe w/kids and am wondering if we still have a place to go back to. Any info on Lafitte?
Also have relatives in Belle Chasse near Intercoastal Waterway at Delta St.–any info for that area?
Thanks in advance-and remember, have faith in what counts and we will get through this.
Any information on the city of Harvey or Marrero in Jefferson Parish?
I need information on 8th st in the Garden District….I have two elderly relatives i fear did not get out or couldn’t, we lost contact… They are by St.Charles and Lousiana st. Any inofrmation please….
Does anyone know whats happening in Bywater?
anyone know anything about the lower garden district? Specificaly around clay park?
From what I can gather, the eighth and ninth wards are pretty much flooded to at least the first floor all the way from the lake to the river. Anyone know for sure? Has anyone made it into or out of the lower ninth or talked to someone who has?
Everyone looking for specific info may also want to check out the nola.com and wwltv.com forums. I’ve found the mix of these three sites to have pretty good info, considering how crappy the info is otherwise. Warning: You may want to stay away from Mayor Nagin’s unbelievably fatalistic interview on WWL that everyone is recommending. This is a really bad situation, as we all know, but his assessment is positively terrifying to anyone who’d hear it. Not what I’d typically hope for from a mayor. Good luck to all and thanks to everyone for getting info out to those of us away from our fair city!
Looking for info regarding houses in Terrytown…specifically off of Terry Pkwy., my in-laws are with me in FL and desperately need info on their house or area. Thanks to everyone.
I have an elderly sister living alone on Broad street in mid city near the Fair Grounds. Can not contact her. Does anyone have any info on floodng in that area. Pls resply.
Can anybody help with info from Bogalusa?
Any information on the damage and or flooding in the upper Garden District…live just of St.Charles around the corner from Commanders Palace? Stuck in Tennessee and have no idea of when I will be able to get back into the city !!
I am also looking for info on Bogaloosa, especially the Lilliam Parish area. We have family who could not get out. Anything would be helpful.
Mainly looking for the Dana Enman family.
Thanks.
Lori Warren
West TN.
PLEASEPLEASEPLEASE! Can’t find my 14 y/o daughter anywhere. She got stuck with her alcoholic dad and I could not find her anywhere. She was at 608 Tchoupitoulas St. downtown where he lives. PLEASE help if you have any info!!!!
I know my best friends are most likely safe and sound in Hammond, LA, but since it is just a small spot in the road, I have not been able to find any information on it. The local newspaper is out of business at the moment due to the storm. Does anyone have information on Red Rocket Fireworks warehouse in Hammond or any major damage to the surrounding subdivisions?
God Bless Everyone that is in the devastated areas and are able to help - in any way!
Suze
Regarding the request for information for St. Charles by the Garden District. I was just on the phone (1:45pm EST)to find out information myself since my Nephew lives there. I talked to the receptionist at Carol Condominium at 2100 St. Charles Ave and he told me that there is very little flooding in this immediate area. The only thing is many of the large tree’s lining St. Charles are down.
Does anyone have any information about the subdivision Beau Chene in Mandeville? Did it flood? Electricity OK?
Really need info for Slidell and Covington. Heard Governor sending in boats. All of my family evacuated to various states, but we cannot get info on areas where their homes are located.
Gretchen Borgstede: If they stayed put at that address, they’re cool; that’s one of the highest elevations in the city, a couple of feet above sea level; unless the levee on the RIVER failed (& there are no indications of that), it’s as safe a place as there is in southern Louisiana.
Just heard from a friend that Slidell’s North Shore Mall is gone. Cannot specify what gone really means…Any more news from Slidell will be appreciated.
survivorsofkatrina@yahoogroups.com
lets locate that loved one!post your message.
We had just moved our daughter into the Loyola dorms on Friday when we had to bring her back on
Sat. We’d like 2 know what damage the school has had. ANY NEWS ANYONE??
Does anyone happen to know where Livingston Street is and how bad the damage is around that area?
Can anyone tell me about the Eastover area south of I 10?
I’m wondering how Avondale fared; especially the 900 block of Ruth Drive.
Either post here or e-mail me.
bigrayjones@adelphia.net
Big Ray
Our house is in Bywater. Specifically on Piety Street, 2 blocks from the river. 800 Block Piety. We are so anxious waiting for news in Dallas. May anybody give us some information on Bywater and the Marigny. Thanks
Does anyone know if the naval base at Algiers is flooded? My son-in-law and daughter are stationed there. They are safe but would like to know what they face on return.
Can anyone comment on flooding around CAUSEWAY at W ESPLANADE in Metairie? Also, conditions around TRANSCONTINENTAL at VETERANS in Metairie?
any news on destrehan??
Does anyone have any info on the River Bend neighborhood near Tulane Univ., Audubon Park? My daughter & fiance have house on 8000 block Freret St. and looking for info on that area. Also have friends in Metarie, any info on Metarie?
Does anyone know what kind of damage UNO suffered? How about Privateer Place Apartments ?
Wondering about conditions on renovated section of Annunciation Street…my mother was born there in 1915 and we found the house last summer, so I am wondering if that area has also been destroyed?
Our prayers are with all of you.
Does anyone know anything about Grand Isle? Worried in Chicago.
does anyone have any information on the uptown area specifically, washington and st thomas streets. it is on fairly high ground. 2 blocks down from tchopotulous (sp) and 6 bl up from magazine.
Can anyone tell me about the7000 Block of Edwards St. My friend lives there and she is 90 years old
Can anyone tell me about conditions in Pearl River LA? My daughter is there and i have been unable to contact her.
Thanks.
Trying to locate info re: Metairie….
Transcontinental and Veterans area (Hearst St. specifically) …looking for our Granny Joyce !!!
Trying to locate info re: Metairie….
Transcontinental and Veterans area (Hearst St. specifically) …looking for our Granny Joyce !!!
Any one from FFM, please contact me. Have many friends in NO that stayed behind in the Bywater area (Chartres and Montegut). Had contact on Monday evening - no word since.
Sue Leach at Touro Hosp. Physical Therapist wondering about her safety - Springstead.
Looking for my sister Chris who was on State Street and Magazine in Uptown. Can’t contact her, what’s it like there?
Meg
Hi My son is 19 and lives in Slidell. His Stepdad is a xray tech in radiology at North Shore Hospital in Slidell. Both My son and his mom went to the hospital Sunday Night to join him and be there for safety and called me by cell to say he was there with his mom and stepdad. That was the last I talked to him. Does anyone know about the conditions in Slidell and that Hospital?. i am sooo worried. I believe it is called North Shore Regional medical Center or just North Shore Hospital. Not sure. I am Steve
My mother’s home is uptown on St. Charles Ave. near Carrollton Ave. - can anyone tell me if there was flooding/damage there?
Thanks,
Chris
Does any one know how much damage has occured to the New Orleans airport parking garage?
does anyone have any info on northshore blvd or on the subdivisions on airport road in slidell like meadowbrook or belair???
We are desperate to know if Bob Habans, of Eden Isles is ok. Also want to know about conditions on 2800 block of Bell St, which is parallel to Esplanade, CC’s Coffee House being on the corner of Esplanade. Please let us know at nnshrdn@yahoo.com.
Matt,
My mother,Mrs.Bacon (80s) also,lives at the Jefferson Health Care residence. On Saturday, my brother was assured by staff that the residents were being moved to Oschner Hospital’s top floor. We feel confident that she’s in good hands. But would like to know more.
Is all of Kenner under water? What about the Garden District? Does anybody know?
Pls let me know if anyone has info re flooding Uptown at State and St. Charles Ave.
Thank you,
Linda
I have family members that live on Jena Street in New Orleans. Haven’t heard from them. Not familiar with landmarks that are making the news. If anyone has information, I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks.
Any info on flooding/damage in North Kenner? Particularly Chateau Estates area. Any idea how people can get back into city if bridges/roads are washed out? Will people returning have to take a flight into Kenner?
Any info on flooding/damage in North Kenner? Particularly Chateau Estates area. Any idea how people can get back into city if bridges/roads are washed out? Will people returning have to take a flight into Kenner?
To anyone concerned. My sister is a nurse in New Orleans. She lives in Mandeville but came back into New Orleans to stay at her job-hospital to work and help the people. She works at West Jefferson Medical in Marrero. I’ve been able to talk to her twice. Once last night (29th) at 10pm and again just now (30th) 11 pm. She has to use different phones to call me cos she has problems getting Anyone on her cell phone. I live in Wisconsin. She can get thru to me but NOT to her home in Mandeville which is where my father and sister and nephew had to weather the hurricane out. (They couldn’t get out).
Per my sister…West Jefferson Medical Hospital is the safest hospital in that area. The other hospitals…Jeffeson, Charity and I think Toulou were being evacuated due to water, no generator, etc. (This info is even on the net site–see the other above messages for the url). Anyway, she says their generator is still working, they are well supplied, they have lights, and surgeries are still taking place. She is extremely worried (as I am) about our father in Mandeville. Although she’s heard rumors from different sources within the hospital that Mandeville is fine. Only has alot of down trees, and the power grid is gone–thus no phones or electricity. Neither she nor I have heard of any houses being destroyed there. Therefore, we are praying (still) that our father is okay and that their house, 23330 Elm Street Mandeville just off of Hwy 1088 and close to the south side of Hwy 12, is still ok. They do not live right in the town but in the country. We can’t be 100 % sure but it gives our nerves a break.
I’ve been calling lots of places and putting his address out on the net with hopes that someone can tell me anything new. I have his name and address on the Red Cross list in Milwaukee WI with hopes that they can get thru to the Red Cross in LA. and pass his name (along with a ton of other names they had piled on their desk).
I do know that St. Tammany Parish is closed to everyone mostly because of the power lines. News on Slidel is also on that website.
So, to the people that wanna know about Mandeville…that’s what I know for fact.
The rest I get off the weather channel here in Wisconsin and the MSNBC online and from this website.
Thank you for this website…whoever U R in MS.
wondering if anyone has info on mid-city, s. murat between canal and banks as well as the garage at the new orleans airport.
also looking for a friend in the by-water that i am not sure evacuated named richie kay as well as two friends uptown, hounge peterson and kelly phillips.
any info would be appreciated
I understand the Governor has ordered all “refugees” out of the city. Where the hell are they supposed to go, there are tens of thousands, with no food, no water, no sanitation, pregnant women and babies, elderly and about everything else! Why is a tent city not being set up in a dryer and higher area like andrew, many people are shocked and injured. And now I read on yahoo that sharks are prowling thru the flood waters. That Governor had plenty of warning to get the poor out before this hit! school is not yet started and people could have been bused to safety and sheltered. I truly feel for these people and my prayers go out to all.
Cindy in spooner wi
I AM SEARCHING FOR MONA BAGGETT. SHE IS A NURSE WHO STAYED BEHIND WITH HER 12 METROPOLITAN HOSPICE PAITIENTS. HER HUSBAND LAST SPOKE WITH HER ON MONDAY. THEY HAVE 3 PRECIOUS BOYS. THE LAST HE HEARD THE METROPOLITAN HOSPICE HAD STARTED FILLING WITH WATER. PLEASE HELP ME FIND THIS MOTHER FOR HER 3 BOYS.THE METROPOLITAN HOSPICE IS ON REED BLVD IN NEW ORLEANS EAST.
The problem with getting a tent city set up is that you can’t build one much closer than Baton Rouge . . . that’s the closest dry land.
Any info on Magnolia Trace in Harvey or Timberlane in Gretna?
Also wondering how brother in carriere,ms did - marc pastorek. anyone?
Any information on the area around Carrollton and S. Claibone, Belfast, Fountainbleu
Sink a ship or barge right at the breech!!!! There
I have family at North Shore Hospital , in Slidell , can anyone update me on the hospital’s condition? cell phone 740/405-1829
looking for info on moncla avenue area of belle chasse
ASKING INFORMATION ON CHRIS CARTPENTER FROM ORLEANS PARRISH MOTHER WANTS TO CONTACT HIM. TERRY WILL COME TO GET YOU
Is there any information about extent of flooding at VALLETTE ST IN ALGIERS POINT. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thank you and God bless.
Does anybody now how bad the flooding is by the UEP long bridge and highway 90 or jefferson elementary school? my whole family lives in that neighborhood.
Hello to everybody over there. This is a call from South West Wales in the United Kingdom. Please know that many many people over here wish you all well and that the recovery from this disaster will be a positive one, our prayers are all with you. I have family who are currently away from the area, but we are trying to find out what the state of play might be regarding Arabi around the Friscoville Avenue area in fact. Anybody able to help us please Take care and God Bless.
I am trying to find my cousin’s son. His name is Gary Schroeder. He was supposed to go to Ft. Worth with his sisters, but stayed behind with a girlfriend. Last seen in Slidell area. He is 20. Father, mother and grandmother desperately seeking. Gary to contact cebrehm@earthlink.net, I know where the rest of the family is.
this is to anyone in madisonville, la, my daughter lives on mary st, and monday her and her dad was heading back there from baton rouge taking the back roads. please if anyone sees cristina richoux, or charles mattingly, chad richoux, tell them to contact me asap…i am worried and was also wondering what damage of any hit that area, and anyone in baton rouge, can up date me on if there is phones and or electic there, and how do i contact someone to search for them i am worried sick, and praying hard for my daughter, and my grandchildren which they are not with the mother, they are in MS. somewhere, names are Chad Richoux jr. age 7, Alyssa Richoux age 4, they were traveling with Jessica Gill.
please help, tell them if they have to call collect please, please do so, i need to know, if anyone can help
jeepgirlluvc@yahoo.com
janet
The Carol condominium building “uptown” on St. Charles Avenue across the street from the Pontchartain Hotel. Any news? Have “old folk” in the building who refused to evacuate. Thank you.
I’m interested in conditions in Slidell… How much of the town is flooded?
Thanks….
Does anyone have any information how badly flooded East New Orleans is? My mother-in-law stays off of Michoud by Six Flags. SHe is in a one story house and may be trapped in her attic. Please……… if anyone knows I am very worried about her.
C.Herring, conditions in Slidell are debri and fish everywhere. There is no flooding, just pools of water everywhere. Homes have been completely flooded and everything in them have been water logged.
Any word on flooding uptown - say St. Charles and Napoleon intersection.
Any word on flooding in the Freret - Plum St. Snowball area.
My daughter just moved into her freshman dorm on the 2nd floor at Tulane U. All her clothes and favorite possessions are there. Does anyone know how much flooding is at Tulane? Were many windows broken on campus? Is there a good chance dorm possessions are OK or should we expect a total loss?
Someone was asking about information on LaPlace
The only info I have is… there has been a mandatory evacuation ordered for St John the Baptist parrish of all remaining residents.
I have friends and relatives in Matairie. Does anyone have any info on the condition there. Please, anything would be appreciated.
Does anyone have any information on the West Bank area around English Turn and Grand Cypress Court. Is it flooded can animals survive it. Are there trees down, homes damaged, flooding, etc.
I would like to know how are the conditions in Metairie, where my uncle lives. If he reads this message, please get in contact with us in Rome, Italy. We know you are well, but we would like to hear from you!
Thank you
Does anyone how bad it is in Terry Down, the west bank!! Many relative here and are worried about their stuff back home! please help!!
Misti - I heard on WDSU last night that Terry Town only suffers from minor flooding but lots of debris … as all of the West Bank. That side of the river really lucked out as far as the water, and I know how bad it can flood there. Hope that helps!
My 20-year old son moved to New Orleans on Broadway Street from Midland, Texas three weeks ago. He and his roommates evacuated to Vicksburg, MS on Friday. My thoughts and prayers are with everyone left behind.
anyone have info regarding Touro Infirmiry? Is the heart patient floor being airlifted out?
Does anyone have any news on Covington????
PLEASE INFO ON BOGALUSA/ANGIE AREA NEEDED…FRIENDS THERE WORK WITH POLICE DEPT, OFFICER WENDELL OBERRY AND FAMILY…MUST KNOW WHAT THE DAMAGES ARE AND IF THEY ARE OK.
GOD BLESS
Hello, My name is Art. Does anyone know the extent of the damage on Esplanade Avenue and Claiborne? I live a block away from there on North Derbigny Street. Also, does anyone know about damage on Esplanade Avenue, and Betz Street next to Oschner Hospital in Metairie?
I would greatly appreciate any info. You can email me at jarthursmithiv@gmail.com
To Jeannie: Do you have access to the Slidell area? When you say there is no flooding–do you mean it flooded, then receded? Trying to find Gary Schroeder in Slidell.
ANY NEWS FROM BYWATER AREA ???—
DAUPHINE ST. BETWEEN INDEPENDENCE & CONGRESS…???
RELATIVES NEED TO KNOW, PLEASE REPLY TO THIS BOARD
Hi,
Can anyone please update me with the situation in Chalmette, New Orleans. Is this area under water too.
My support for everyone in this time of great distress.
God Bless.
This is one of the few emails that came out of New Orleans from a nurse stuck at a hospital working!!!! God Help these people!~~~
this is quick, don’t know how much longer we have use of computer, so will be short and sweet with update. Things are really really bad. Beyond imagination. Please call our governor, congressman, state officials. whoever - we are not getting what we need (patients). The water is rising and quickly. We have been locked down now for 4-5 hours because of rioting , people trying to escape the swimming waters. People who are thirsty and hungry. The looting is way out of control, all the wal-marts broken into and guns stolen…imasgine that. Anyway - they are now talking it may be days until we are out and this is not acceptable.
These patients are sick and cannot stay here much longer. water is still being rationed. Food- not much of it, It’s so hot, who cares about eating. Finally that diet I been wanting to go on!!!!!!!!!!!
But anyway, they told us the Military police and national guard were coming in and guess what , no one can find them. Our cars are being robbed as we speak , and yes cars can be replaced but not my baby pictures, videos, and “important papers”. It’s just so surreal…..
One of the looters shot a policeman in the head this afternoon.
Everything is under water. They say our Mayor just came on the new to say they would be breaking the levee and that the city can expect 9 feet of water more… We did have 2 girls that this morning knew their homes were ok (minimal damage) and now they are completely submerged.
I still haven’t heard from anyone about my house - but told it’s pretty bad. Anyway - the good thing is that we have 8 floors to climb if need be, and hopefully - someone will see us on the roof. I have heard thehy have some 70,000 people on rooftops that they are trying to rescue - and no one knows how many bodies are floating….
- safe and dry. .
Thank you to each of you for your thoughts and prayers. But please take a minute to call someone to ask for more assistance for us. We are at Memorial Medical Center
2700 Napoleon Avenue
New Orleans, Louisiana 70115
504-897-4530
!!!!!One of the nurses husbands is here - he is a lawyer, made some calls and the hospital association just called for him to speak of his e-mail about our problems - so help may be coming.
I will be in touch - the plan is to evacuate the sickest first then families, then us. They will pick us up in helicopter, fly to where there’s no water and drop us off. Supposedly red cross will have cars for us to bring us to a shelter, then we are on our own - but that’s not a problem. I will be calling one of you, somewhere………..to please come and get me with a cold diet coke !!!!
well , now the little air they had for our bone marrow patients is literally hot air… keeps getting better and better.
no more complaining………………
Hugs , Kisses to all of you. I love all of you , and can’t thank you enough.
Have a dear friend in Slidell Pete Schwander if anyone knowes about the area or if Pete is ok please e-mail me I am so worried about him
thank you
I am Looking for info on conditions in Slidell I have a dear friend there name Pete Schwander If you know the conditions there or Know Pete please let me Know if he is ok I don’t know why the last post did not put my E-mail address but I am going to try it again jc_salvation4_us@yahoo.com.
Thank You
Does anyone have any information about Utah Street in Algiers, 21st Street in Gretna, Matador Drive in Harvey, and/or Trinity Drive in Marrero? Members of our family would appreciate anything we could learn.
Also, one of the city/parish websites said that residents from Jefferson Parish would be allowed back on Monday to gather whatever possessions they can before leaving again. Does that include the Algiers area since it also on the dry Westbank?
Anyone who has info on Harvey or Buras please email me knotintheloop@aol.com we are in Texas and are desperate for info about either of these towns. Many of our friends and family are unaccounted for, perhaps evacuated, we just dont know. Is Harvey flooded? Is Buras underwater? We have heard conflicting reports. Thank you and God be with you.
Does anyone have any infomation on the Arabi,La.area?We are stranded in a friends house in Shreveport La.
God Bless all
AL
Does anyone know the damage to St. Louis Cathedral? Haven’t seen any photos on any newscast. Is it still standing?
I am still searching for info on the Lafitte/Barataria area in lower Jefferson Parish.
Any info would be much appreciated.
I am searching for a Robert suffy. He lives in gretna with my daughter brooke. If any knows them or has heard from them please contact me BMichael@arsc.uscg.mil or if any one has any knawledge of dammage ion that area or if they are able to get supplies of any kind.
thankyou to any who can help!!!!
my name is stephanie jinks i”m in virginia trying to find my mother CARRIE JINKS very worried want to know if she is safe my email iyonneone@aol.com please help me find her.
Does anyone know the best site for realtime info on street flooding in New Orleans? Would like to know about St. Charles/Barrone area if anyone knows. thanks
looking for my mother CARRIE JINKS the last place she was at baptist memorial hospital my email is iyonnaone@aol.com Im in virginia my name is STEPHANIE JINKS please help me find her i just want to know if she is ok and in a safe place.im very worried.
Looking for my sisters, Patricia and Katherine Magner. They live in Metairie, La. Please help me find them. They are retired nurses. Any info will be appreciated.
Also looking for conditions on Schouest ST. in Metairie LA
send info to jrdendy@midsouth.com
Thanks. Sharon
My brother is a staff member of the Royal Sonesta in the French Quarter of New Orleans. Last night they evacuated most of the quests to Texas. All the information that I have has came from the corporate office in Boston. We have not had any direct contact with my brother since before the hurricane. Does anyone know when they will evacuate the hotel staff or what the situation is in the French Quarter???
Cathy: I am desperately looking for info about Lafitte also. If you find anything out please email me at beachkjun@cox.net. If you send me your email I will do the same. Thanks.
Cathy and Lisa,
I have information on Crown Point, but nothing yet on Lafitte. Email me at wattsrobin@aol.com and I’ll let you know what I can.
Cancel search for Gary Schroeder. We found him. He is physically well. All of our families’ homes were destroyed in Slidell–nothing left but timber, cars gone or completely totalled. But everyone alive and in safe places now.
I am looking for any info on Belle Chasse and how it has held up. The company I work with, Drugfree Workforce is there. I have not heard anything from them or seen anything on TV about this town.
I am a nurse and want to come there or Texas to help. I know they are evacuating people to Texas. Does anyone have an idea of who I should contact? WOuld sending money help as much?
Thanks, and God Bless you All !!
I am missing 2 brothers,1 in Slidell and 1 in Marrero,along with their children,my nieces and nephews,and my great nephews and nieces.
Looking for Donald Burrell,Peggy Burrell,Angie Burrell(Ting) and Bruce and Bryce Ting,Justin Burrell.
Also looking for my sister, Dorothy Patterson from Central Ave in Jefferson area.
Also my brother and sis in law, Raymond and Kathy Impastato and Brad Impastato,Ryan Imapastato and Nicole Impastato.
Please if anyone knows them or there whereabouts,please email me at ragencajun@comcast.net
If any of my relatives see this…Pat,Kelly,James and Paula are all safe and out of the area. Contact me ASAP!!!! Thank You!!!
I am also concerned about my good friends Micheal and Theresa Sallinger and their daughter Lyndsae. Please contact me if you see this. JFK
Hello. i have family in Metarie. Does does anybody have info for the east bank side of Metarie?
Emial me at gmpadovan@earthlink.net
I am looking for information on occupants of Wynhoven retirement center which is on Barataria Boulevard in Marrero. My parents left Lafitte to stay with my uncle there Andrew Dempster. I hav’nt had any contact with them since Sunday night. If you have any information on Wynhoven occupants or Raymond Dempster Sr. please contact me at Dempster2@cox.net.
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Prelim reports are that most of marrero is AOK. Shingle damage and the like. Very little flooding, especially in the Ames, Barataria, Louis I, Ehret area. Lafitte sounds as if it’s gone. St bernard and Chalmette, water up to the roof tops. Westwego had a tornado, as did the Oakwood mall. Hope you didn’t like to shop, because it’s supposedly gone.
My father lives in Slidell, LA.
All I know is he lived in a hotel (The address was 58506 Youpon Dr. #208. Does anyone know about the location and what happened to this area? I cannot get ahold of my dad ,his name is David Hoag if anyone has info. on him please let me know. Thank you.
Toni
does anyone have any information on the uptown area specifically, washington and st thomas streets. it is on fairly high ground. 2 blocks down from tchopotulous (sp) and 6 bl up from magazine.
I am looking for the Robichaux family of 1523 Stantod Rd in Algiers. Their house is near the English Turn Golf Community. Does anyone have any info about the Algiers area? Thanks
I am looking for a friend he may no longer be in Slidell I am not sure his name is Pete Schawonder Jr. (My green eyed Cajun ) I may be spelling the last name wrong it has been a long time “95″ he has always been close to my heart if you know him and if he is still in Slidell please let me know if he is OK or were he is you can tell him Pam from Ocala, Fl is worried about him and am praying he and his family is OK.
you may e-mail me at jc_salvation4_us@yahoo.com God bless to all, our prayers are with you
Looking for info on LaPlace,and Robert and Wanda Dobson and their family.They live at 2152 Pebble Beach Dr. Any info would be great.Even the conditions there.
Does anyone have info on damage near the LAKEWOOD COUNTRY CLUB??
I am helping my elderly mother look for her brother and sister-in-law in Big Branch (Lacombe) on Highway 190. Their names are Jay and Bobby Wild. Anyone know of them or conditions in their area?
Hello,
My family and I residing in New York are anxiously awaiting some word from relatives residing in Madisonville, LA. Their names are Cindy and Bobby Trabeaux and they were last heard from the evening before Katrina hit shore.
Any word regarding the damage incurred in this area would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you!
Rhonda, Alabny New York
Does anyone know what the condition of Grand Isle is? Did it totally get destroyed or any info about grand isle!
Person looking for Sue Leach…Have you found her? I’m Sue’s former teacher from Jax. Am planning on calling her family in England but will wait for your reply first.
I am looking for information on the conditions in Arabi, La. and Harvey, La. Did these two areas flood? Were the homes damaged badly? Trying to locate Rosa, Joe & Valarie Martin, their daughter Dennise & her family.
Our hearts go out to everyone. You are in our prayers.
Albena & Steve Harding, Freeport, Bahamas
email address: rsa2@coralwave.com
Re: my post 8/30/05 Bob Habans from Slidell, Eden Isles, is alive and ok. He tells us houses in Eden-Isles had 3 feet or more of water in them, and a commercial building in Slidell is probably completely destroyed.