Day 3 Early PM Update
Posted on August 31, 2005 - Filed Under katrina, new orleans | 1 Comment
The latest from Machelle. Apparently, she’s not leaving due to deteriorating safety conditions while attempting to leave New Orleans.
At this point Machelle remains in New Orleans with her friend Felicity and her entire family. The flooding never reached her apartment, and the house she’s staying in now is even further from the flooding. […]
Day 3 Tulane Speaks
Posted on August 31, 2005 - Filed Under katrina, new orleans | 1 Comment
The Tulane University website hosts a very inspiring letter from president, Scott Cowen:
The uptown campus is covered with debris from fallen trees and shrubs, making it almost impossible to drive or even walk on campus. We have no power in any of the buildings other than a few where we control the power source.
In addition, […]
Day 3 The Latest From “Ground Zero”
Posted on August 31, 2005 - Filed Under katrina, new orleans | 3 Comments
Amy writes:
“I just talked with Machelle. She’s doing fine, but she woke up this morning to no running water. She said the water is rising and people are going crazy, but her building is still dry and safe because the police are living there, etc. However, at this point she is […]
Day 3 Attention, New Orleans Shell Employees
Posted on August 31, 2005 - Filed Under katrina, new orleans | 1 Comment
Through a friend and colleague, Kavita, I now have some word of Shell operations after Hurricane Katrina. The company is understandably quite scattered and disorganized at the present time, but Shell emergency personnel and Human Resources wish that you check in with them via phone or in person at the Houston Woodcreek office ASAP.
The […]
Day 3: New Orleans Topography and Geography
Posted on August 31, 2005 - Filed Under geology, katrina, new orleans | 3 Comments
I’ve received quite a few emails from friends and scared evacuees wondering about their friends and homes back in New Orleans. When all one’s got is CNN TV and a barrage of (good) information from the Times Picayune, one is bound to get frustrated not knowing what to believe.
Before you read any further, keep […]
Day 3 Conflicting Press Coverage
Posted on August 31, 2005 - Filed Under katrina, new orleans | 5 Comments
New rule: I refuse to believe any media coverage of Katrina’s effect on New Orleans until I read it in the Times Picayune. That, too, I will cross-check with their previous posts. Since pictures speak a thousand words in such a circumstance, it is worth it for evacuees and concerned parties to keep […]
Read More..>>Day 2 More News From The Scene
Posted on August 30, 2005 - Filed Under katrina, new orleans | 21 Comments
Machelle, recently emerged from her hurricane shelter in the Lower Garden District, wanders the city all the way to the French Quarter (August 30 14:22). For those of you looking for neighborhood updates, my house is on the 1400 block of Magazine and Dave lives on St. Mary by the Half Moon.
Dave & Maitri, […]
Day 2: The Best Revenge
Posted on August 30, 2005 - Filed Under government, katrina, new orleans | 4 Comments
The grey lady has spoken her well-researched and decidedly northeastern opinion on Katrina.
The damage caused by a hurricane like Katrina is almost always called a natural disaster. But it is also unnatural, in the sense that much of it is self-inflicted. New Orleans is no exception, and while the city has been spared a direct […]
Day 2 Finally, News From Machelle!
Posted on August 30, 2005 - Filed Under katrina, new orleans | 2 Comments
My best friend, Machelle, is safe after deciding to stay back in New Orleans for Hurricane Katrina! This is great news indeed, because I’ve been saying that if the hurricane didn’t get her, I will.
Mac’s sister writes:
Machelle is going to check on your place & Dave’s place today. Her part of town isn’t […]
Day 2: Another Major Levee Breach
Posted on August 30, 2005 - Filed Under katrina, new orleans | Leave a Comment
This is exactly what I was afraid of - the storm will pass, but our levees will not hold. All of Lakeview, City Park, Mid-City is home to a torrent of water that threatens the CBD. My friends who live and own property in these areas must be wrecks; I’m certain they are wise enough to have […]
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