katrina ...

[Richard Thompson]

I was raised in Pascagoula and was present for Camille in 1969.  The 
victims of Katrina will remain in our family's hearts and prayers for 
years to come.

- Rich Thompson

On Wednesday 31 August 2005 07:45, Ben Duncan wrote:
> Thought I would post to the group and friends:
>
> We survived katrina. House has some roof damage (shingles).
> 2 large trees down in yard and destroyed fences.
>
> Since We are right next to a sub-station at the office / building, we
> have power here at least. We are cleaing and packing up as much here
> so 14 - 18 family members / friends can stay here.
>
> Checked in at my house last night, at 8 PM, temperature was 92 inside
> with 80% humidty.
>
> There are no generators to be had (except for big $$$ ones and
> scaplers).
>
> We will be without power for at least 2 weeks they say, and very few
> gas stations are open. Those Gas stations opened, have at least 2
> hour wait lines.
>
> Have stood in line side by side with several people from New Orleans
> Area. They have nothing left they have said. At least We still have
> homes around here. They have said there is nothing left of I-10 and
> several other highways. They also have said the levee's are not
> really being breeched, but selectively blown by the Corps' of
> Enginners to  prevent all the levee's from rupturing.
>
> It is unbelievable the tree damage. 200 Year old Oak trees uprooted
> and THROWN across houses/roads.  City of jackson has started water
> rationioning
>
> Everthing seems disorganized, they have sent all Power & Light people
> down to the Gulf Coast and N.O. area, but they are doing nothing,
> because they cannot get in till flood waters receed and roads are
> cleared, which could take a week they say.
>
> Well that's news on this front.
>
> Thanks to all for remebering us ..