South louisiana flooding

[auburn]

Aug 18, 2016 17:17:24 GMT -5 McBenny said:

Aug 18, 2016 16:18:56 GMT -5 brinner118 said:

For anyone looking to help specific families, search Adopt a Louisiana Family on Facebook.

They are posting individual families and their immediate needs. Most of which are just clothing and shoe sizes. You could easily send an Amazon box full of that stuff or even go in with a group of people to support a family.

I should put my MIL.

McBenny if you sign her up for Adopt a Louisiana Family, TCF will load her up with stuff!

[McBenny]

Aug 18, 2016 17:26:35 GMT -5 auburn said:

Aug 18, 2016 17:17:24 GMT -5 McBenny said:

I should put my MIL.

McBenny if you sign her up for Adopt a Louisiana Family, TCF will load her up with stuff!

I'm just worried about her. She's on SSI and was in disabled people housing and the apartments were flooded bad.

[auburn]

Aug 18, 2016 18:04:48 GMT -5 McBenny said:

Aug 18, 2016 17:26:35 GMT -5 auburn said:

McBenny if you sign her up for Adopt a Louisiana Family, TCF will load her up with stuff!

I'm just worried about her. She's on SSI and was in disabled people housing and the apartments were flooded bad.

Just tell us what she needs and how to get it to her.

[numbbears]

Aug 18, 2016 15:52:06 GMT -5 beenandgone said:

Aug 18, 2016 15:07:00 GMT -5 auburn said:

The lack of coverage is making me sick. The only place I can even find to really read about it is on FB. Even then, it's mostly my friends in Louisiana sharing articles over and over again. I asked my boss if I could share the Amazon link through work. That sort of thing is done here at least once a week. I never even got a response. Why is no one talking about it?!!

I haven't seen anything even on Facebook! I'm in the north, and more than half of y Facebook friends live up here, or are global. But it's not even coming up on news feeds where I am in Michigan! I don't have local TV, but since it isn't on the news webpage, I doubt is been covered in TV either. It boggles my mind.

It's so crazy because it's pretty much the opposite here. I haven't seen a political post in nearly a week. Everything on my feed is about the flood. Sharing information about resources like where to pick up hot meals, how to save water damaged items, donation/volunteer sites, who needs help, free services by locals, etc, pictures from the flood and recovery, stats about the flood, support posts.

[numbbears]

I honestly think if it had been a hurricane, there would have been coverage.

Flood (according to my friends that moved out of state) just sounds like water hit a couple of homes and no big deal because it supposedly happens all the time here. Not entire fucking cities and parishes that are above sea level and have never flooded like this were underwater.

There's a lot of mixed views here about the lack of media. But I'm team disappointed. It's a crisis and people need all the help they can get. I mean, a lot of these people lost everything and weren't in a flood zone, never imagined they would flood, and don't have flood insurance. A lot of schools went underwater, too. The damage was so bad that some aren't going to reopen. There's so much to be done that we could use the attention.

[numbbears]

And this is a picture that shows the rainfall:

[McBenny]

I am excited. I reached out to MH's cousin and she is going to let me put her and her kids on the adopt the family.

Then I have the friend. She needs stuff for her other child and shoes.

Then MIL.

[rachelle813]

Aug 19, 2016 3:33:10 GMT -5 numbbears said:

I honestly think if it had been a hurricane, there would have been coverage.

Flood (according to my friends that moved out of state) just sounds like water hit a couple of homes and no big deal because it supposedly happens all the time here. Not entire fucking cities and parishes that are above sea level and have never flooded like this were underwater.

There's a lot of mixed views here about the lack of media. But I'm team disappointed. It's a crisis and people need all the help they can get. I mean, a lot of these people lost everything and weren't in a flood zone, never imagined they would flood, and don't have flood insurance. A lot of schools went underwater, too. The damage was so bad that some aren't going to reopen. There's so much to be done that we could use the attention.

This. Exactly. The only reason this didn't turn into another Katrina situation is bc our neighbors went out and rescued each other. I've never been so many boats on the hwy trying to get to denham.

[McBenny]

Aug 19, 2016 8:00:39 GMT -5 rachelle813 said:

Aug 19, 2016 3:33:10 GMT -5 numbbears said:

I honestly think if it had been a hurricane, there would have been coverage.

Flood (according to my friends that moved out of state) just sounds like water hit a couple of homes and no big deal because it supposedly happens all the time here. Not entire fucking cities and parishes that are above sea level and have never flooded like this were underwater.

There's a lot of mixed views here about the lack of media. But I'm team disappointed. It's a crisis and people need all the help they can get. I mean, a lot of these people lost everything and weren't in a flood zone, never imagined they would flood, and don't have flood insurance. A lot of schools went underwater, too. The damage was so bad that some aren't going to reopen. There's so much to be done that we could use the attention.

This. Exactly. The only reason this didn't turn into another Katrina situation is bc our neighbors went out and rescued each other. I've never been so many boats on the hwy trying to get to denham.

I think people learned from Katrina and was not going to wait to be rescued or wait for help. People saved each other. Every person that was rescued by boat that I know was rescued by a private citizen.*

*Not trying to imply the police etc were doing nothing

[McBenny]

I am so excited I submitted my college roommates family. Do you think anyone here would like to adopt a family?

[auburn]

Aug 19, 2016 8:55:50 GMT -5 McBenny said:

I am so excited I submitted my college roommates family. Do you think anyone here would like to adopt a family?

Yes!

[brinner118]

I think this was different from Katrina because there were no warnings about houses flooded. They just started taking on water, and people were using their personal boats to get out. That then prompted them to go back and get more people. Facebook helped tremendously in getting the word out and letting others help with rescues.

There was a warning for Katrina and some people got out of the city before it happened. So not as many people there to help others. There weren't hurricane winds to hinder people from helping this time. Trying to save people in a hurricane is much different than saving people with just rain falling.

[brinner118]

Also, Trump is coming today and Hillary will be here next week.

It sucks because roads have to shut down and security is at an all time high; therefore, causing more problems for people trying to help. But the publicity outweighs that and hopefully donations will come.

[brinner118]

Also more numbers are coming out...

Hurricane Katrina cost $16.3 billion to rebuild
Superstorm Sandy cost $8.3 billion to rebuild
They are estimating over $30 billion for this storm.

And this is why people are upset over the news coverage.

[McBenny]

Aug 19, 2016 9:26:25 GMT -5 @shakeyjakey said:

Aug 19, 2016 7:49:39 GMT -5 McBenny said:

I am excited. I reached out to MH's cousin and she is going to let me put her and her kids on the adopt the family.

Then I have the friend. She needs stuff for her other child and shoes.

Then MIL.

How old is the boy again?

He is 10. I am waiting on submitting her right now cause I haven't heard anything about the first family I submitted. The man is a former basketball player so I know finding clothes for him will be hard.

[McBenny]

Aug 19, 2016 11:14:56 GMT -5 @charlotte said:

McBenny can you link to the adopt a family Facebook page? (Sorry if you did and I missed it). I was hoping to share the page on Facebook.

Just dropped off a bag of clothes and diapers this AM, they were filling a semi that's leaving for Baton Rouge tonight. It warmed my heart to see the huge amount of donated items piled up.

I cant. It's a group on FB. My work has FB blocked completely.

[brinner118]

Aug 19, 2016 11:14:56 GMT -5 @charlotte said:

McBenny can you link to the adopt a family Facebook page? (Sorry if you did and I missed it). I was hoping to share the page on Facebook.

Just dropped off a bag of clothes and diapers this AM, they were filling a semi that's leaving for Baton Rouge tonight. It warmed my heart to see the huge amount of donated items piled up.

Here... www.facebook.com/adoptalouisianafamily/

[McBenny]

Now I am not feeling optimistic. They said they are getting about 30 submission an hour and they have to post them on the page and then someone picks.

[rachelle813]

Aug 19, 2016 11:31:34 GMT -5 McBenny said:

Now I am not feeling optimistic. They said they are getting about 30 submission an hour and they have to post them on the page and then someone picks.

Yea, I just looked at the fb page and it's a bit of a clusterfuck. It looks like you would have to give us their names directly and we'd have to PM the fb page to let them know we want to adopt them.

[McBenny]

Aug 19, 2016 11:52:35 GMT -5 rachelle813 said:

Aug 19, 2016 11:31:34 GMT -5 McBenny said:

Now I am not feeling optimistic. They said they are getting about 30 submission an hour and they have to post them on the page and then someone picks.

Yea, I just looked at the fb page and it's a bit of a clusterfuck. It looks like you would have to give us their names directly and we'd have to PM the fb page to let them know we want to adopt them.

I don't mind the name thing or address. My friend told me she would normally decline help but she's literally at nothing. I submitted my college roomoe just to see how it would go. I'll think of something else.

[brinner118]

I think that page was started as a way for locals to help locals directly. It's grown into something more than they can handle at the moment, but it's still a great way to directly help a family in need get back on their feet. Even for people from out of town to help more than just donating money to Red Cross.

If people want to get together and help out a family and McB has a family that needs it, then I wouldn't go through the Facebook page. Just do it here.

[rachelle813]

I saw on fb that the Salvation Army has a huge set up at the cortana mall until 4 and again tomorrow starting at 9. Only one person per household and you have to bring proof you were in an affected area. They're giving out cleaning supplies, baby stuff, clothes and food McBenny

[McBenny]

Aug 19, 2016 13:38:15 GMT -5 rachelle813 said:

I saw on fb that the Salvation Army has a huge set up at the cortana mall until 4 and again tomorrow starting at 9. Only one person per household and you have to bring proof you were in an affected area. They're giving out cleaning supplies, baby stuff, clothes and food McBenny

My people have not been finding clothes their sizes anywhere so they stopped trying. The Salvation Army line has also been out of this world.

If it were me, I wouldn't go. I stood in line for 8 hours when I was pregnant for American Red Cross and they gave me $300 6 months later.

[spencer1337]

I just have to say, I really really hate that Trump and Hillary are coming here. I mean , yes publicity, but why not just out all that money for travel and security towards something useful. Instead, you come here and create chaos to do a few tours of the area. Say a few words, and then leave. I hate it.

[brinner118]

Aug 19, 2016 14:23:50 GMT -5 spencer1337 said:

I just have to say, I really really hate that Trump and Hillary are coming here. I mean , yes publicity, but why not just out all that money for travel and security towards something useful. Instead, you come here and create chaos to do a few tours of the area. Say a few words, and then leave. I hate it.

Trump brought an 18 wheeler full of supplies needed to help, and he helped unload. Others are saying he also wrote a check to help. So yes, he did bring something useful with him. 

Not supporting him at all, but he is a Republican coming to a red state. This isn't for LA votes. The publicity will help tremendously in getting others to donate and help our city. Lets hope that Hillary will do the same. 

[spencer1337]

Aug 19, 2016 14:36:30 GMT -5 brinner118 said:

Aug 19, 2016 14:23:50 GMT -5 spencer1337 said:

I just have to say, I really really hate that Trump and Hillary are coming here. I mean , yes publicity, but why not just out all that money for travel and security towards something useful. Instead, you come here and create chaos to do a few tours of the area. Say a few words, and then leave. I hate it.

Trump brought an 18 wheeler full of supplies needed to help, and he helped unload. Others are saying he also wrote a check to help. So yes, he did bring something useful with him. 

Not supporting him at all, but he is a Republican coming to a red state. This isn't for LA votes. The publicity will help tremendously in getting others to donate and help our city. Lets hope that Hillary will do the same. 

I just think him actually coming here was not as helpful, agree to disagree. He could have sent the supplies and wrote the check without coming here. Hold a press conference if you want to from wherever you are and it would work just as well. The election is in November and you can't tell me this isn't a PR move.

[brinner118]

Aug 19, 2016 14:43:26 GMT -5 spencer1337 said:

Aug 19, 2016 14:36:30 GMT -5 brinner118 said:

Trump brought an 18 wheeler full of supplies needed to help, and he helped unload. Others are saying he also wrote a check to help. So yes, he did bring something useful with him. 

Not supporting him at all, but he is a Republican coming to a red state. This isn't for LA votes. The publicity will help tremendously in getting others to donate and help our city. Lets hope that Hillary will do the same. 

I just think him actually coming here was not as helpful, agree to disagree. He could have sent the supplies and wrote the check without coming here. Hold a press conference if you want to from wherever you are and it would work just as well. The election is in November and you can't tell me this isn't a PR move.

No, it's not helpful at all for them to come here. Traffic has already increased significantly. But no one running for an office is going to send money and items without showing their face. It is what it is. 

Obama just said he is coming Tuesday, so we will see what happens then. 

[auburn]

Aug 19, 2016 14:43:26 GMT -5 spencer1337 said:

Aug 19, 2016 14:36:30 GMT -5 brinner118 said:

Trump brought an 18 wheeler full of supplies needed to help, and he helped unload. Others are saying he also wrote a check to help. So yes, he did bring something useful with him. 

Not supporting him at all, but he is a Republican coming to a red state. This isn't for LA votes. The publicity will help tremendously in getting others to donate and help our city. Lets hope that Hillary will do the same. 

I just think him actually coming here was not as helpful, agree to disagree. He could have sent the supplies and wrote the check without coming here. Hold a press conference if you want to from wherever you are and it would work just as well. The election is in November and you can't tell me this isn't a PR move.

I don't like him but I disagree about writing a check from an office in NYC and getting the same amount of press coverage, even if he held a press conference. It just wouldn't. He and Hillary being there will likely create a lot of disruption, but right now I am for anything getting TV cameras down there.

[numbbears]

McBenny, can any of them make it to Zachary? They aren't getting a lot of traffic at a donation center.

"The Zachary Charity League hosted a uniform, clothing and school supplies drive for flood victims.
We have so much left!! All items are located at Northwestern Middle School Gym here in Zachary.
Tomorrow Friday 10am-6pm
Saturday 10am-2pm.
I know it's a drive from Baton Rouge, Denham, and Gonzales but it's free to anyone in need. We have ladies waiting to help you shop. I can't promise any sizes but there's so much!!
Please share this post on your feed to get the word out."


A lot of places in Tangipahoa might also more sizes and items with less crowds.

[numbbears]

I really hate that this has turned into politics. John Bel Edwards (La gov.) asked politicians to stay away this week so everyone can focus on recovery and not take away from resources. Trump came anyway.

And now it's divided people again. The headlines are, "Trump helps flood victims while Obama plays golf and Hillary sleeps," or "Donald Trump moved ahead with the reboot of his White House bid on Friday with a tour of flood-ravaged Louisiana." It has turned into a campaign stop/photo op just as it would have if Hillary had come. This isn't the time for that.