Nysee
I saw on CNN they are going into those places as soon as is daylight to survey the damage.
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After witnessing the continued decrease of involvement in the SpotterNetwork staff in serving SN members with troubleshooting issues recently, I have unilaterally decided to terminate the relationship between SpotterNetwork's support and Stormtrack. I have witnessed multiple users unable to receive support weeks after initiating help threads on the forum. I find this lack of response from SpotterNetwork officials disappointing and a failure to hold up their end of the agreement that was made years ago, before I took over management of this site. In my opinion, having Stormtrack users sit and wait for so long to receive help on SpotterNetwork issues on the Stormtrack forums reflects poorly not only on SpotterNetwork, but on Stormtrack and (by association) me as well. Since the issue has not been satisfactorily addressed, I no longer wish for the Stormtrack forum to be associated with SpotterNetwork.
I apologize to those who continue to have issues with the service and continue to see their issues left unaddressed. Please understand that the connection between ST and SN was put in place long before I had any say over it. But now that I am the "captain of this ship," it is within my right (nay, duty) to make adjustments as I see necessary. Ending this relationship is such an adjustment.
For those who continue to need help, I recommend navigating a web browswer to SpotterNetwork's About page, and seeking the individuals listed on that page for all further inquiries about SpotterNetwork.
From this moment forward, the SpotterNetwork sub-forum has been hidden/deleted and there will be no assurance that any SpotterNetwork issues brought up in any of Stormtrack's other sub-forums will be addressed. Do not rely on Stormtrack for help with SpotterNetwork issues.
Sincerely, Jeff D.
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Sam Barricklow
Slidell and Radio Station WWL
More information is becoming available through the national media, but here is information from WWL, New Orleans. Some of the info below may be redundant at this point.
WWL, 870 kHz, in New Orleans is on the air again using emergency power. The station has enough diesel fuel to stay on the air another 12 hours. A tanker is reported to be on the way with additional fuel, but per the station DJs, the tanker may have a tough time getting to the station due to debris and high water.
WWL reports heavy damage in Slidell, with some flooding, and extensive wind damage. Two hotels lost their roofs, most of their top floors, some outer walls, and most of their windows. Many roads are blocked by fallen trees, building debris and flood water. There is no fresh water, no sewer service, no electricity, no telephone service (including cell phones), no food (most stores are damaged and closed). It could be at least one to two months before utilities are restored to most areas.
WWL also said that WATER IS STILL RISING in many areas of New Orleans due to breaches in the levy system. Sections of the twin spans collapsed over the Lake Pontchartrain and are impassible. The causeway is open, but the condition of highway 11 is unknown.
An unknown number of people are stranded in their homes due to flooding, some on their roofs, some in their attics, awaiting rescue. Many people who stayed behind have no access to food or water and are in a desperate situation. Hopefully the emergency response will ramp up quickly today.
Jefferson and Saint Tammany parishes are closed to residents and under Marshall Law. Site seers are being arrested. These areas will remain closed to residents until next Monday morning, September 5th. Even then, debris will have been removed only from major roads. Residential roads may remain impassible. The Jefferson Parish president told residents who do return next Monday to only expect to retrieve important possessions and THEN LEAVE. IF YOU DO RETURN, BRING YOUR OWN FOOD, WATER, MEDICINE and FIRST AID SUPPLIES. Returning esidents should also be prepared to protect themselves from looters, snakes, and other vermin. And they should be prepared to fully cooperate with officials.
Power lines are down across New Orleans and Slidell. Officials report that some downed lines may still be energized and deadly.
Some looting of stores is being reported. National Guard units have not yet been fully deployed. But, per officials, looters will be treated harshly.
Power is also out in Baton Rouge, most of southeast Louisiana and southern Mississippi.
More information is becoming available through the national media, but here is information from WWL, New Orleans. Some of the info below may be redundant at this point.
WWL, 870 kHz, in New Orleans is on the air again using emergency power. The station has enough diesel fuel to stay on the air another 12 hours. A tanker is reported to be on the way with additional fuel, but per the station DJs, the tanker may have a tough time getting to the station due to debris and high water.
WWL reports heavy damage in Slidell, with some flooding, and extensive wind damage. Two hotels lost their roofs, most of their top floors, some outer walls, and most of their windows. Many roads are blocked by fallen trees, building debris and flood water. There is no fresh water, no sewer service, no electricity, no telephone service (including cell phones), no food (most stores are damaged and closed). It could be at least one to two months before utilities are restored to most areas.
WWL also said that WATER IS STILL RISING in many areas of New Orleans due to breaches in the levy system. Sections of the twin spans collapsed over the Lake Pontchartrain and are impassible. The causeway is open, but the condition of highway 11 is unknown.
An unknown number of people are stranded in their homes due to flooding, some on their roofs, some in their attics, awaiting rescue. Many people who stayed behind have no access to food or water and are in a desperate situation. Hopefully the emergency response will ramp up quickly today.
Jefferson and Saint Tammany parishes are closed to residents and under Marshall Law. Site seers are being arrested. These areas will remain closed to residents until next Monday morning, September 5th. Even then, debris will have been removed only from major roads. Residential roads may remain impassible. The Jefferson Parish president told residents who do return next Monday to only expect to retrieve important possessions and THEN LEAVE. IF YOU DO RETURN, BRING YOUR OWN FOOD, WATER, MEDICINE and FIRST AID SUPPLIES. Returning esidents should also be prepared to protect themselves from looters, snakes, and other vermin. And they should be prepared to fully cooperate with officials.
Power lines are down across New Orleans and Slidell. Officials report that some downed lines may still be energized and deadly.
Some looting of stores is being reported. National Guard units have not yet been fully deployed. But, per officials, looters will be treated harshly.
Power is also out in Baton Rouge, most of southeast Louisiana and southern Mississippi.
Mike
Slidell
Spotted this on another post: the Mayor is reporting that Slidell is under water.
Flooding continues to pour into NO.
http://www.bayoubuzz.com/articles.aspx?aid=4864
Spotted this on another post: the Mayor is reporting that Slidell is under water.
Flooding continues to pour into NO.
http://www.bayoubuzz.com/articles.aspx?aid=4864
Anonymous
No info whatsoever coming in about plaquemines parish either 
Michael Linneer
Streaming coverage
WWL has live streaming coverage for Windows Media Player at:
http://www.wwltv.com/perl/common/video/wmP...&props=livenoad
It's courtesy of Ch. 11 in Houston.
WWL has live streaming coverage for Windows Media Player at:
http://www.wwltv.com/perl/common/video/wmP...&props=livenoad
It's courtesy of Ch. 11 in Houston.
Miriam Lawrence
EF1
From WWL web site Katrina blog:
"11:53 A.M. - Two dead in Slidell in rising waters after attempting to get back to their homes. The victims had initially evacuated."
I wish people would listen to all the officials telling them NOT to try to go back to their homes.
The blog is at http://www.wwltv.com/local/stories/WWLBLOG...OG.ac3fcea.html. Proving a good source of timely news items.
"11:53 A.M. - Two dead in Slidell in rising waters after attempting to get back to their homes. The victims had initially evacuated."
I wish people would listen to all the officials telling them NOT to try to go back to their homes.
The blog is at http://www.wwltv.com/local/stories/WWLBLOG...OG.ac3fcea.html. Proving a good source of timely news items.
Cole McConnell
EF1
Edit 15' of water.
Tony Laubach
EF5
Where are you seeing that? Please post links to sources or quote your sources of this information.
Cole McConnell
EF1
Re: Streaming coverage
I got that info from this.
I got that info from this.
Amos Magliocco
EF5
The Assistant Director of Emergency Ops for St. Tammany Parish told WWL TV that there is 15 (fifteen) feet of water in downtown Slidell.
Cole McConnell
EF1
I hate the media, why cant they report anything true.
Amos Magliocco
EF5
You misunderstood. I'm watching the same broadcast you are.
David Schuttler
EF5
I'll second Amos as I have WWL on here too.
here is link to the qoute
http://www.wwltv.com/local/stories/WWLBLOG...OG.ac3fcea.html
Cole McConnell
EF1
Well, ok. It is hard to understand them anyway.
Chris Sokol
EF5
Well...it's official. The Sheriff of St Tammany Parish only mentioned one road where everything was gone...and that was the road I used to live on, Rats Nest Road.
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