A lot of our friends and family lost everything today. Some are still missing and I can't sleep because this just sucks so much. And people have also been stranded in their cars without food or water since yesterday afternoon. We got hit by a flash flood while we were out earlier. It was terrifying. I can't believe this is happening again and in places that we wouldn't expect to. And the rivers are still rising. Stay safe out there.
It's crazy. I never thought some of these areas would flood and here we are, flooding twice in 6 months. Dh's work is in BR and we have no idea the status of it. Were y'all able to make it home safe?
We were able to make it home safely and our home is staying dry. We're just cut off by rivers to the east and west of town. I commute to BR for school and from what my friends have been posting on FB it's pretty bad up in some places up there. It's crazy. I never thought people from the BR area would be evacuating south and east. Hope you guys stay dry and hear good news from his work.
It's crazy. I never thought some of these areas would flood and here we are, flooding twice in 6 months. Dh's work is in BR and we have no idea the status of it. Were y'all able to make it home safe?
We were able to make it home safely and our home is staying dry. We're just cut off by rivers to the east and west of town. I commute to BR for school and from what my friends have been posting on FB it's pretty bad up in some places up there. It's crazy. I never thought people from the BR area would be evacuating south and east. Hope you guys stay dry and hear good news from his work.
I know. Like, who would've thought BR would ever flood like this? It's like Katrina all over again.
I think the actual number of people stranded in their cars is in the thousands. Some of our friends have been without food or water for over 24 hours. And some of these people have kids. I can't even imagine going through that alone and especially with DS.
Next time I'm at a store, I'm buying a case of water and bags of pretzels to keep in my car. And one of those hammers to cut seat belts and break windows.
rachelle813, I was thinking the same thing. I keep telling my husband that this is triggering a lot of Katrina memories and it's really gearing up my anxiety.
rachelle813, I was thinking the same thing. I keep telling my husband that this is triggering a lot of Katrina memories and it's really gearing up my anxiety.
Same here. Katrina was traumatizing. I'm taking all of our important stuff and putting them in plastic storage containers in case we need to evacuate again. And making emergency kits for my car. I feel like I need Xanax 😫
I think the actual number of people stranded in their cars is in the thousands. Some of our friends have been without food or water for over 24 hours. And some of these people have kids. I can't even imagine going through that alone and especially with DS.
Next time I'm at a store, I'm buying a case of water and bags of pretzels to keep in my car. And one of those hammers to cut seat belts and break windows.
There is a church with a tall bus that can deliver hot meals. If they can reach them they can bring it. Let me know location and I can inbox it to the lady.
We've been running messages or people since some phones don't work for calls.
I know Larry happened. Please do not try to convince me otherwise. Please don't talk to me about coffee. I don't drink it. I don't caffeine. When I state my opinion, that is me chiming in on a topic. This is not me saying you suck at life if you do or feel differently. If I want to say that, I will. If I want to speak on you, I will.
I think the actual number of people stranded in their cars is in the thousands. Some of our friends have been without food or water for over 24 hours. And some of these people have kids. I can't even imagine going through that alone and especially with DS.
Next time I'm at a store, I'm buying a case of water and bags of pretzels to keep in my car. And one of those hammers to cut seat belts and break windows.
you can buy a knife that has a seatbelt cutter and window punch all in one. H and I both have them as part of our fire department gear but you should be able to get it anywhere.
I think the actual number of people stranded in their cars is in the thousands. Some of our friends have been without food or water for over 24 hours. And some of these people have kids. I can't even imagine going through that alone and especially with DS.
Next time I'm at a store, I'm buying a case of water and bags of pretzels to keep in my car. And one of those hammers to cut seat belts and break windows.
There is a church with a tall bus that can deliver hot meals. If they can reach them they can bring it. Let me know location and I can inbox it to the lady.
We've been running messages or people since some phones don't work for calls.
Can I just say how selfless you are with all of your help. I'm so sorry you have to go through this even if you aren't directly there.
I think the actual number of people stranded in their cars is in the thousands. Some of our friends have been without food or water for over 24 hours. And some of these people have kids. I can't even imagine going through that alone and especially with DS.
Next time I'm at a store, I'm buying a case of water and bags of pretzels to keep in my car. And one of those hammers to cut seat belts and break windows.
you can buy a knife that has a seatbelt cutter and window punch all in one. H and I both have them as part of our fire department gear but you should be able to get it anywhere.
I know Larry happened. Please do not try to convince me otherwise. Please don't talk to me about coffee. I don't drink it. I don't caffeine. When I state my opinion, that is me chiming in on a topic. This is not me saying you suck at life if you do or feel differently. If I want to say that, I will. If I want to speak on you, I will.
I know Larry happened. Please do not try to convince me otherwise. Please don't talk to me about coffee. I don't drink it. I don't caffeine. When I state my opinion, that is me chiming in on a topic. This is not me saying you suck at life if you do or feel differently. If I want to say that, I will. If I want to speak on you, I will.
McBenny the at&t towers were down in the BR area. No calls can be made. Only txts. Or if they have a iPhone and WiFi they can turn on WiFi calling.
Yeah I know a lot of them have said the wifi calling doesn't work but I don't know how they're online.
MHs cousin called us through FB messenger.
I'm glad they got through. I only know about the WiFi calling since someone posted about it in fb. My grandma just called me from Greenwell springs, so maybe it will be back up soon.
I think the actual number of people stranded in their cars is in the thousands. Some of our friends have been without food or water for over 24 hours. And some of these people have kids. I can't even imagine going through that alone and especially with DS.
Next time I'm at a store, I'm buying a case of water and bags of pretzels to keep in my car. And one of those hammers to cut seat belts and break windows.
There is a church with a tall bus that can deliver hot meals. If they can reach them they can bring it. Let me know location and I can inbox it to the lady.
We've been running messages or people since some phones don't work for calls.
I know Larry happened. Please do not try to convince me otherwise. Please don't talk to me about coffee. I don't drink it. I don't caffeine. When I state my opinion, that is me chiming in on a topic. This is not me saying you suck at life if you do or feel differently. If I want to say that, I will. If I want to speak on you, I will.
Post by rachelle813 on Aug 14, 2016 15:07:57 GMT -5
McBenny, I'm not sure if your family needs anything but I've been this website shared on fb from people in my area. It has links to pretty much any service people might need.
I reported the stranded people on I-12 to 4 news affiliates. Not saying it's related but it's now on the news in NOLA. We have to shine light on this shit and don't need people going 5 days waiting for help like FEMA did for Katrina.
I also got my mom to call her mayor. Gretna sent those big tank trucks since the boats can't reach the people.
I know Larry happened. Please do not try to convince me otherwise. Please don't talk to me about coffee. I don't drink it. I don't caffeine. When I state my opinion, that is me chiming in on a topic. This is not me saying you suck at life if you do or feel differently. If I want to say that, I will. If I want to speak on you, I will.
Post by brinner118 on Aug 14, 2016 16:33:49 GMT -5
I think everyone is doing everything they can. Interstates are closed for water. No one knows if side streets are flooded unless they try to drive on them or someone reports it. Shelters are opening faster than people can donate supplies. Everyone is coming together to save people, but it's slow since no one expected this much water. The National Guard was called in, and other parish police/rescue team are here with their rescue boats/equipment.
It just started raining again, so it will slow things down even more.
Post by brinner118 on Aug 14, 2016 18:31:25 GMT -5
Bayous are decreasing, but the Amite River is still rising. Helicopters are flying over every 10 minutes now bringing people from Denham to the shelter.
Update: Seems like the Amite crested over night. Backwater through the bayous should stop soon and start receding. Helicopters are still flying over every 10 minutes with people being evacuated.
The Rivercenter opened last night as another shelter. That is helping the Celtic Center with their overflow.
However, parts of i10 and i12 are closed still. It doesn't seem like that's going to be changing anytime soon.
Here's a picture of the men in my family going to get the grandparents. At some parts, the 6 foot man in back had to swim because he couldn't touch the bottom. And this isn't even a flood zone.
Update: Seems like the Amite crested over night. Backwater through the bayous should stop soon and start receding. Helicopters are still flying over every 10 minutes with people being evacuated.
The Rivercenter opened last night as another shelter. That is helping the Celtic Center with their overflow.
However, parts of i10 and i12 are closed still. It doesn't seem like that's going to be changing anytime soon.
A bridge about 4 miles from my house just washed away. And dh's work was flooded. I was reading that now the lower parishes are in danger of flooding bc of the water receding.
Update: Seems like the Amite crested over night. Backwater through the bayous should stop soon and start receding. Helicopters are still flying over every 10 minutes with people being evacuated.
The Rivercenter opened last night as another shelter. That is helping the Celtic Center with their overflow.
However, parts of i10 and i12 are closed still. It doesn't seem like that's going to be changing anytime soon.
A bridge about 4 miles from my house just washed away. And dh's work was flooded. I was reading that now the lower parishes are in danger of flooding bc of the water receding.
Yes, Ascension parish is getting hit now. Many people are being evacuated by Bayou Manchac because of water coming down. I've also seen people saying evacuations in Gardere because of this back flow of water.
Where is your H's work? Airline Hwy from i12 to Siegen is fine. Industriplex has water though.
The Junior League of Baton Rouge and New Orleans are trying to get diapers to give out but the problem is getting them there. They are collecting Target or Walmart gift cards in order to purchase them. So sad how many families are being displaced and lost.
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