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Post by uk9698 on Aug 28, 2005 12:22:06 GMT -5
I have been watching all weekend on CNN that the Hurricane Katrina that is about to hit New Orleans could be a catastrophe unlike any that the U.S. has ever seen from a hurricane. New Orleans lies below sea level and is basically surrounded on 3 sides by water. They rely a lot already on pumps and electircal power to pump a lot of water out of the city under normal circumstances. It is possible that the majority of the city could be under water for several days if it takes a direct hit from a category 5 storm! Lets keep this city and its people in our thoughts and prayers in the next couple of days!
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Post by The Bubba on Aug 28, 2005 15:01:48 GMT -5
I just got caught up on the hurricane just now and had noticed that they told the people of New Orleans to flee. It must be going to be very bad to tell folks that.
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Post by uk9698 on Aug 28, 2005 17:39:08 GMT -5
It doesnt look good for one of the worlds most famous cities, lets all keep our fingers crossed!!
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Post by The Bubba on Aug 28, 2005 18:11:46 GMT -5
Crossed and prayers said.
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Post by purplewolfeyes on Aug 29, 2005 18:51:31 GMT -5
This Wolf has been glued to the weather channel. My thoughts and prayers are with those folks as well as several candles have been lit.
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Post by The Bubba on Aug 30, 2005 16:19:20 GMT -5
I'm sure a lot of us are hoping this storm doesn't take too many loved ones away from their families and friends.  |
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Post by uk9698 on Aug 31, 2005 7:44:44 GMT -5
I saw on the news last night that they had declared martial law in Louisiana. I think it also said that martial law hadnt been declared anywhere since Peral Harbor. Bubba, could that be right? Also forgive my stupidity here I know it isnt good, but what exactly does martial law mean?
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Post by trueblue on Aug 31, 2005 11:04:22 GMT -5
Thoughts and prayers go out to the folks that have been affected by this storm. I don't know exactly what marshal law entails. I do know that businesses are being stripped of goods everywhere. There has been footage of looters taking all kinds of things-not survival items-like TVs and stereos. I think it's awful that there are people risking life and limb to help and then we have this faction of lowlife scum.  |
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Post by uk9698 on Aug 31, 2005 11:18:53 GMT -5
I agree 100 percent the looting of non survival items should not be tolerated. However for those taking foods or items for babies, kids or the elderly at the point they are at, you have to do what you have to do!
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Post by The Bubba on Aug 31, 2005 12:28:10 GMT -5
I'm not totally sure about the Martial law thing but it probably has something to do with curfew and enforcing the law. I'll find out about it. I heard from my doctor today that it's going to be 100 degrees there today and I already had heard that it was going to be 3 days before power is restored.
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Post by The Bubba on Aug 31, 2005 12:30:56 GMT -5
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Post by uk9698 on Aug 31, 2005 13:05:18 GMT -5
Thanks big guy!  |
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Post by purplewolfeyes on Sept 4, 2005 19:01:37 GMT -5
This Wolfy continues to pray for all affected by Katrina. It definately brought out the best and the worst in people.
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