Hurricane Katrina Anyone affected
#1
Posted 29 August 2005 - 02:03 PM
If there's already a topic please close and if it's in the wrong place please move.
#2
Posted 29 August 2005 - 02:13 PM
It feels terrible.
#3
Posted 29 August 2005 - 02:20 PM
#4
Posted 29 August 2005 - 02:50 PM
#5
Posted 29 August 2005 - 02:54 PM
My cousins left for florida, They kinda lived there before, and are probably going to my Aunt's house.
Katrine hasn't hit Texas, a very little set of storms from the hurrican has, but other than that, it's not a big deal here.
#6
Posted 29 August 2005 - 03:27 PM
#7
Posted 29 August 2005 - 03:42 PM
Katrina is almost passed New Orleans, and it's the most destructive hurrican since like... the 1950's.
#8
Posted 29 August 2005 - 05:40 PM
#9
Posted 29 August 2005 - 07:36 PM
#10
Posted 29 August 2005 - 07:38 PM
As for those people who died, why where they outside in the first place, they knew a hurricane was coming.
#11
Posted 29 August 2005 - 07:45 PM
#12
Posted 29 August 2005 - 07:50 PM
#13
Posted 29 August 2005 - 08:00 PM
Eothain, on Aug 29 2005, 08:36 PM, said:
That would be me :P
The storm is now a Tropical Storm. I hope my home survived it, I'm in Texas right now (like PDM said). Luckily, I live on the western side of the New Orleans Metro Area, so my house may not be hit as hard as I'm thinking.
But still, in places like Gulfport, they have to use boats to travel over some of the severely-flooded roads. Now THAT is bad!
#14
Posted 29 August 2005 - 08:04 PM
#16
Posted 29 August 2005 - 09:06 PM
I turned on the news, and it's showing areas of destruction in New Orleans.
I swear, most of the places I recognized were totally destroyed; all I saw was rubble and floodwaters.
This is bad, and I'm pretty sure you guys agree.
#17
Posted 29 August 2005 - 09:37 PM
#18
Posted 30 August 2005 - 06:09 AM
Isaac13, on Aug 30 2005, 03:04 AM, said:
Don't you watch the news it happened yesterday and it was posted everywhere. By the way it was downgraded from cat. 5 to 3 but the winds reached 150 mph.
Nobody, on Aug 30 2005, 03:06 AM, said:
I know I was really scared when I saw it. I'm thankful that my relative's live in Canada.
#20
Posted 30 August 2005 - 07:53 AM
But yeah, I heard the storm was absolutely wicked. Not much really withstood it. During 1st period this morning, the whole atmosphere outside was dark and damp; people started believing it was Katrina. Though, now it's light and dry, so we don't have to worry much about it now.
I also know of a couple people down in Louisana, and I haven't heard about their current status yet. I just hope they're alive.
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Posted 30 August 2005 - 08:58 AM
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Posted 30 August 2005 - 09:44 AM
#24
Posted 30 August 2005 - 02:23 PM
#25
Posted 30 August 2005 - 04:07 PM
Eugine, on Aug 29 2005, 08:50 PM, said:
And, I did hear that in New Orleans, the Superdome, which was a giant football stadium, was transformed into a shelter for people who tried to ride out Katrina.
#26
Posted 30 August 2005 - 04:13 PM
Eothain, on Aug 29 2005, 08:36 PM, said:
I heard from the news it was 9 from dehydration.
My cousins went up north instead of in Florida I believe. Wonder where they goin...
#27
Posted 30 August 2005 - 10:30 PM
#28
Posted 30 August 2005 - 10:54 PM
Eugine, on Aug 30 2005, 11:30 PM, said:
Its horrible. I saw screenshots from comcast.
#29
Posted 31 August 2005 - 04:16 AM
I'm just glad nothing bad happens where I live.
#30
Posted 31 August 2005 - 08:18 AM
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Posted 31 August 2005 - 08:58 AM
#32
Posted 31 August 2005 - 10:28 AM
#33
Posted 31 August 2005 - 04:19 PM
And total deaths in Alabama went more than 80. Luisiana is rising in death counts, and they gotta go back to school between november and december, with no breaks through the school year.
#34
Posted 31 August 2005 - 07:21 PM
#35
Posted 31 August 2005 - 09:03 PM
#36
Posted 31 August 2005 - 10:12 PM
Eothain, on Aug 31 2005, 10:03 PM, said:
I hope they dont find anymore people.
#37
Posted 01 September 2005 - 05:52 AM
You know, I'm sick of those people there who make recovering a hassle, I listened on news that some people were shooting at a people who were giving aid. Such fools really.
#38
Posted 01 September 2005 - 06:29 AM
I thought that was just sick.
#39
Posted 01 September 2005 - 07:48 AM
#40
Posted 01 September 2005 - 09:31 AM
Eugine, on Sep 1 2005, 06:52 AM, said:
I just heard about that too, and Now Gas prices are getting worse for everyone. In Georgia, its the worst. It has reached 6 dollars there.
#41
Posted 01 September 2005 - 03:00 PM
Golden Djinn13, on Sep 1 2005, 10:31 AM, said:
and they will keep rising, no doubt about it. Anyways, all those shootings you guys have heard of, are probably the following: they are not shooting people who give aid (as far as I know). They are shooting the media/news channels helicopters, that get really close, but refuse to help anyone. That's why they're shooting. News reporters coming down just to do their shiz and not helping anyone. And that pissed off the people in the Dome.
#42
Posted 01 September 2005 - 03:11 PM
Eothain, on Sep 1 2005, 04:00 PM, said:
Thats a possibility. Anyways, the Mayor of New Orleans is asking the Government for more aid. There have been Carjackings, Theft, fights, and gunshots throughout the city, so the National Guard is bringing in 2,800 Guardsmen. One Guardsman was even attacked and and the two men fought for his rifle. These people are in enough danger. They don't need to make it worse.
#43
Posted 01 September 2005 - 03:26 PM
Golden Djinn13, on Sep 1 2005, 04:11 PM, said:
about the gas prices? hehe, it's more of a fact. They WILL rise. Basic economics. Because fo the storm, 9 oil refineries are not functioning. Roads throughout New Orleans have been destroyed. Oilr rigs in the Gulf of Mexico were wiped out because of the storm. That means there is much less available refined oil. But the demand is still equally as large as it was before. Big Demand+Less Availability=higher prices.
#45 Guest_Jack_*
Posted 01 September 2005 - 03:33 PM
Unicornmaddy, on Aug 30 2005, 07:03 AM, said:
If anyone on these forums DID get hit by Katrina, then they probably don't have a computer to post anymore. Unless they moved to another house which DOES have one.
#46
Posted 01 September 2005 - 03:57 PM
Eugine said:
It is not. Why do people keep saying that? The "overhyping" of American weather is not unknown. The Galvaston hurricane in 1901 killed more people and did more damage in costs. it's as bad as an Earthquake in 1906 in San Fransisco, even not as bad. it is bad, don't get me wrong, but it's not the worst. We have saved ALOT of people. But I believe if the state of Luisiana should have given people free bus rides out of state, then much more would have lived.
There's also a story of a man who held on to his wife, and she said to let go, because she was going into the flood waters. He hesitated, but he had to.
-------------------Information-------------------
While the UN estimated to tsunami's cost at $10 billion, estimates of insured losses from Katrina ranged from $9 billion to $25 billion on Tuesday.
Death toll = 200 and rising fast.
State Department spokesman Sean McCormack said earlier on Wednesday 10 to 12 foreign governments have offered general assistance to the United States
#47
Posted 01 September 2005 - 04:22 PM
More constructive posts GD13 - Eugine
#48
Posted 01 September 2005 - 08:15 PM
Golden Djinn13, on Sep 1 2005, 05:22 PM, said:
well...have you ever heard "Question those who seek the truth, Doubt those who find it"...hence, my distrust of him. Haha, jus kidding. I don't distrust him. He's quite a sharp kid, you can have very interesting conversations with him *has some flashbacks about the history thread*
#49 Guest_Jack_*
Posted 01 September 2005 - 08:17 PM
#50
Posted 01 September 2005 - 08:23 PM
Jack, on Sep 1 2005, 08:17 PM, said:
???
You didn't ask anything, why expect a reply and then post something irrelevant?
Anyway, this is the going to be one of the most expensive natural disasters, certainly up there with LA / San Francisco earthquakes (which were expensive because California property is SUPER pricey). But damages haven't even been assessed yet, so it's hard to say. Experts are fearing about 1000 deaths, though I expect 500. It's unfortunate that there are looters running around though.
#51
Posted 01 September 2005 - 08:43 PM
#52
Posted 02 September 2005 - 01:43 AM
Jack, on Sep 1 2005, 09:33 PM, said:
^_^ alright Jack no need to get smart with me...
My mum told me it would be years before anyone could go back and live there. Sad isn't it. :unsure:
#53
Posted 02 September 2005 - 03:46 AM
#54
Posted 02 September 2005 - 05:14 AM
Apparantely a chemical plant near the Superdome has exploded. I don't know what's going to happen now but maybe this new crisis is going to make the government realise they need to get people out of there.
#55
Posted 02 September 2005 - 08:44 AM
I think for being "the world superpower" they should of handle that disaster more efficient after all I've seen them give aid to other countries much quicker.
#56
Posted 02 September 2005 - 09:40 AM
#57
Posted 02 September 2005 - 10:13 AM
The same goes for the New Orleans Hornets (NBA team). No news on whether they will need to be transported as well.
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Posted 02 September 2005 - 02:07 PM
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Posted 02 September 2005 - 03:59 PM
#60
Posted 03 September 2005 - 03:14 AM
#61
Posted 03 September 2005 - 04:38 AM
Eugine, on Sep 2 2005, 02:44 PM, said:
Actually the US isnt all that fast in giving aid to other countries. Europe usually gets in much faster cos we dont sit around debating how much should be spent on it. But considering this is the US, they have to work out the costs first. That doesnt mean they care any less, its just how they operate. Have they called for other countries to lend aid support? Sure it would look bad to rely on other countries but come on - pride shouldnt stand in the way of people's lives.
Im not hearing much about this whole process though as China isnt giving such great coverage (none that ive seen) on it. Presumably its all over the news back in England though.
God bless those who are affected and those who have to try and help.
#62
Posted 03 September 2005 - 06:06 AM
#63
Posted 03 September 2005 - 06:13 AM
Im thinking specifically of the Tsunami in SE Asia...
#64
Posted 03 September 2005 - 08:16 AM
Eothain, on Sep 1 2005, 09:15 PM, said:
Lol, And no, not a kid.
By the way, anyone living in America, typically the south, DO NOT accept door-to-door Red Cross people who say that money will go to the people of the disaster. They are scams. Red Cross does NOT do door-to-door donations.
To make a donation -call 1-800 435 7669 (US)
American Red Cross National Headquarters
2025 E Street, NW
Washington, DC 20006
Phone: (202) 303-4498
To make a donation: (800) HELP-NOW (800-435-7669)
I got that from their site.
And racism is NOT a key factor. You know how people are, always saying people are racist.
#65
Posted 03 September 2005 - 08:25 AM
Ravenblade, on Sep 3 2005, 04:38 AM, said:
It would look bad to get help for a disaster which has displaced an entire culture? Where's the logic in that? We've actually been wondering where the hell is the support and aide from other countries, but most of all, our own leaders. Bush didn't say anything about providing military support - are our own people just not as important than the Iraqis? I'm not saying use this as an excuse for exiting Iraq, but this is absurd. There needs to be more help down in New Orleans, and the military would be best for doing the job - they have the equipment, organization, and training after all.
It just makes me sick at how stupid people have been acting during this whole calamity. (in the lower ranks and upper ones)
#66
Posted 03 September 2005 - 08:33 AM
10-12 countries VOLUNTEERED to help us, Including France, britain, Canada, Germany, and... I forget the rest.
#68
Posted 03 September 2005 - 08:46 AM
They got a crap load of snakes everywhere in luisiana now. WAter and muddy marshes are perfect for many kinds.
#69
Posted 03 September 2005 - 12:01 PM
Izar, on Sep 3 2005, 09:46 AM, said:
yeah. And all kinds of pests will make that mess their home. Insects for instance. Dangerous mosquito types make their homes in very humid environments, so I'd think they'll see a lot of these long-legged bugs around.
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Posted 03 September 2005 - 02:55 PM
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Posted 03 September 2005 - 03:15 PM
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Posted 03 September 2005 - 03:20 PM
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Posted 03 September 2005 - 03:28 PM
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Posted 03 September 2005 - 07:29 PM
#75
Posted 03 September 2005 - 08:27 PM
cyberRoll, on Sep 3 2005, 08:29 PM, said:
sorry to hear that. It's indeed a lot of people who have nowhere to go back to, who lost everything. I'm lucky i'm not one of them. And I'm also lucky I don't live in the Miami area, otherwise I'd have gotten screwed too...katrina did cause a bit of a mess down there
#76
Posted 04 September 2005 - 06:18 AM
As far as I'm reading, I don't see any country helping to US or anything.
#77
Posted 04 September 2005 - 10:16 AM
#78
Posted 04 September 2005 - 10:31 AM
Platinum Sun, on Sep 4 2005, 11:16 AM, said:
I agree with what you said about the troops and not much aid. I think there are to many troops and not enough aid with supplies.
#79
Posted 04 September 2005 - 04:32 PM
#80 Guest_princess of hearts_*
Posted 04 September 2005 - 05:48 PM
and I know in my small city that all you hear about is "make a donation for the huricane victims today!" people all across the country are trying to make a diference. and if thereare so many people who are flaming bush for not sending enough aid, then they should get off their butts and send aid themselves.
#81
Posted 04 September 2005 - 08:50 PM
#82
Posted 05 September 2005 - 03:40 AM
Ever heard of a boat?It navigates on water and can transport people to safety.
#83
Posted 05 September 2005 - 04:08 AM
laharl the slayer, on Sep 5 2005, 04:40 AM, said:
Watch the news. You'll never miss a boat.
princess of hearts, on Sep 4 2005, 06:48 PM, said:
and I know in my small city that all you hear about is "make a donation for the huricane victims today!" people all across the country are trying to make a diference. and if thereare so many people who are flaming bush for not sending enough aid, then they should get off their butts and send aid themselves.
What, so, all Bush does is make some sort of speech down there just to make people feel better? Is that the best he can do?
On another note, I donated, as well.
Izar, on Sep 4 2005, 05:32 PM, said:
Never heard about that, thus I don't believe it, unless you can provide any proof.
#84
Posted 05 September 2005 - 04:39 AM
#85
Posted 05 September 2005 - 05:32 AM
The evacuation is going good now it seems, Bush is finally doing something useful.
#86
Posted 05 September 2005 - 07:09 AM
The US isn't really accepting aid.
Oh: AND BUSH HATES BLACK PEOPLE!!!!! Kanye West told me so :)
#87
Posted 05 September 2005 - 07:13 AM
The US should recieve aid. Atleast it would put stress of the government for one.
#88
Posted 05 September 2005 - 08:14 AM
Crimson Barrel Knight, on Sep 5 2005, 05:08 AM, said:
Never heard? Omg, it's been on the news for the past few days, and people were looting my cousins.
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20050901/ap_on_...HNlYwMlJVRPUCUl
http://www.newsmax.com/archives/articles/2.../1/103018.shtml
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/
And there are people blaiming bush. Why? Sheesh, he was elected, wuit getting your boxers in a knot.
And I wasn't saying THEY WERE going to help, I said they WANTED to help. Don't ya'll ever read what senetors say? Kuwait gave money in aid { http://www.foxnews.c...,168443,00.html } and some other county wanted o give a few. {http://www9.sbs.com....119656®ion=7 } And some more { http://www9.sbs.com.au/theworldnews/region...119656®ion=7 }
And Andross, Bush does not hate Black people, and that was off-topic.
Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon wrote to Mr Bush offering medical teams that specialised in trauma and natural disasters and said they could be ready in 24 hours.
#89
Posted 05 September 2005 - 02:02 PM
Izar, on Sep 5 2005, 08:14 AM, said:
Wow, get a clue man: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/conte...5090300165.html
Pay attention to the 'Kanye West' part next time. And it wasn't off topic actually.
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You lost all credibility with that statement, sorry.
#90
Posted 05 September 2005 - 02:03 PM
#91
Posted 05 September 2005 - 02:06 PM
#92 Guest_princess of hearts_*
Posted 05 September 2005 - 04:43 PM
#93
Posted 05 September 2005 - 05:08 PM
Andross, on Sep 5 2005, 08:09 AM, said:
I love the credibility base of your statement. "Hey some rapper on TV said stuff so it must be true." I'm sorry, but I refuse to accept the judgement of anyone bearing chest hair.
"-- and they've given them permission to go down and shoot us!" (West) They've been given permission to shoot back!
Aid workers are coming in slowly because they are in fear of their lives! Getting shot at sends a pretty clear message!
Bush gave clearance to fire because the troops and aid workers he's sending are more useful alive!
Andross, you need to face facts; REAL facts! Not the stoned musings of a washed-up rapper no one cares about.
#94
Posted 05 September 2005 - 05:56 PM
#95
Posted 05 September 2005 - 06:12 PM
#96
Posted 05 September 2005 - 08:33 PM
Platinum Sun, on Sep 5 2005, 05:08 PM, said:
"-- and they've given them permission to go down and shoot us!" (West) They've been given permission to shoot back!
Aid workers are coming in slowly because they are in fear of their lives! Getting shot at sends a pretty clear message!
Bush gave clearance to fire because the troops and aid workers he's sending are more useful alive!
Andross, you need to face facts; REAL facts! Not the stoned musings of a washed-up rapper no one cares about.
Are you friggin' out of your MIND!?!?!? Seriously, pick up on the sarcasm - I feel very sorry for you, making the assumption I actually believed him. Don't get caught up in the moment or you'll end up getting washed away. So, I bid you adieu http://conanstfu.ytmnd.com/
EDIT: I feel moderation in the air :)
Ah, this is what I was looking for, for all those questioning aid: http://news.bbc.co.u...cas/4216370.stm
#97
Posted 06 September 2005 - 06:05 AM
#98
Posted 09 September 2005 - 03:20 PM
The death toll is around 1,000, not 10,000 to whoever said that... Eothain?
#99
Posted 09 September 2005 - 07:49 PM
#100 Guest_princess of hearts_*
Posted 09 September 2005 - 09:19 PM
#101
Posted 10 September 2005 - 02:26 PM
#102
Posted 10 September 2005 - 07:54 PM
Once again, this debate comes back to the proclamation given by every republican in office right now. "Get em where they stand, so they can't get us at home." So what? You're going to throw billions of dollars into a war in Iraq that will probably never end and leave your home country wide open to natural threats that we are already aware of and we know will come. I think it is a lot more likely that there will be a hurricane then there will be a terrorist attack. I'm not saying don't be worried about a terrorist attack, just try to even the funding on to a level playing field, or at least something close.
#103
Posted 10 September 2005 - 08:06 PM
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Posted 10 September 2005 - 08:08 PM
#105
Posted 13 September 2005 - 10:48 AM
Eothain, on Sep 2 2005, 09:59 PM, said:
That makes me feel like s**t as well...
Isn't Bush bringing in aid right now because that's what I thought I heard on the news
#106
Posted 13 September 2005 - 11:12 AM
#107
Posted 01 October 2005 - 02:31 PM
The President must ask the state to send troops into that state. Remember Checks and Balances?