Wolfsraider
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- Jan 27, 2002
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Greg, its great news to hear you and your family are safe. It can't be easy having to rush out in the middle of the night to keep the family safe.
You are all in our prayers.
Mike
You are all in our prayers.
Mike
eplebnista
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I saw some pictures of Biloxi tonight - very messed up. Houses gone, just the steps & foundation remaining & houses sitting in the roads.
I heard it's supposed to be hot down there too, that isn't going to help with a lot of the power down for the near future.
I heard it's supposed to be hot down there too, that isn't going to help with a lot of the power down for the near future.
Smoke
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- Jan 3, 2001
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Tuesday morning near dawn,
The following is from a variety of sources.
The greatest damage to the Mississippi Gulf Coast and Slidell, LA was due to the storm surge.
Since I was born and raised in Biloxi, let me give you an explanation of what happened.
The wind in Biloxi, which is a penisula running basically east-west, was from the NE as Katrina approached the MS/LA state line. This strong wind, actually the strongest direction as the hurricane approached landfall, kept the waters of the Gulf back from the shoreline. As the hurricane hit land in the Slidell area, the wind quickly switched to the east. This relieved pressure on the gulf waters and they started quickly coming ashore. The hurricane, picking up forward momentum, moved inland and the wind in Biloxi changed to the SE. This SE wind now pushed ashore additional water from the gulf. The result of this action was a very quick rise in water from the 4 - 8 foot level to 27 feet. This very fast rise in water smashed into the shoreline of Biloxi/Gulfport and on to the secondary coast lines of Ocean Springs and North Biloxi (D'Iberville) and flooded into the body of water known as Back Bay. Almost without exception, all single residences located on the beaches and those homes on the North side of Back Back near the bay entrance were completely wiped out. (pause) :brokenheart:
The status of homes on the south side of Back Bay are unknown at this time. That is where my daughter's home and mine are located.
I am still in Panama City, Florida. Daylight is now approaching. I'm pretty much stuck awaiting news. I'm afraid the "TeAm Enterprise" Setiqueue is down ... maybe for good.
Later
The following is from a variety of sources.
The greatest damage to the Mississippi Gulf Coast and Slidell, LA was due to the storm surge.
Since I was born and raised in Biloxi, let me give you an explanation of what happened.
The wind in Biloxi, which is a penisula running basically east-west, was from the NE as Katrina approached the MS/LA state line. This strong wind, actually the strongest direction as the hurricane approached landfall, kept the waters of the Gulf back from the shoreline. As the hurricane hit land in the Slidell area, the wind quickly switched to the east. This relieved pressure on the gulf waters and they started quickly coming ashore. The hurricane, picking up forward momentum, moved inland and the wind in Biloxi changed to the SE. This SE wind now pushed ashore additional water from the gulf. The result of this action was a very quick rise in water from the 4 - 8 foot level to 27 feet. This very fast rise in water smashed into the shoreline of Biloxi/Gulfport and on to the secondary coast lines of Ocean Springs and North Biloxi (D'Iberville) and flooded into the body of water known as Back Bay. Almost without exception, all single residences located on the beaches and those homes on the North side of Back Back near the bay entrance were completely wiped out. (pause) :brokenheart:
The status of homes on the south side of Back Bay are unknown at this time. That is where my daughter's home and mine are located.
I am still in Panama City, Florida. Daylight is now approaching. I'm pretty much stuck awaiting news. I'm afraid the "TeAm Enterprise" Setiqueue is down ... maybe for good.
Later
I too hope everyone is ok and glad to hear Smoke is safe.
As an information update, the levies in New Orleans broke a couple of hours ago. The French Quater is now filling with water from Lake Poncha....(I'm not even going to try and murder its spelling)
As an information update, the levies in New Orleans broke a couple of hours ago. The French Quater is now filling with water from Lake Poncha....(I'm not even going to try and murder its spelling)
Greg, I saw pics of Biloxie this morning and I really feel for you! The Baptist church looks to be a total loss. I will keep you in my prayers!
David, I know you have been off-line for almost 2 days and can only hope and pray you are OK! You are also in my prayers!
David, I know you have been off-line for almost 2 days and can only hope and pray you are OK! You are also in my prayers!
Greg man, my prayers are with you and your family. We are all with you brother! The best thing is that you got the heck outta there and that you are safe and sound.
Thoughts and prayers to all those who have lost loved ones or property to this disaster! :heart:
Thoughts and prayers to all those who have lost loved ones or property to this disaster! :heart:
Assimilator1
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Man this ones bad
,sorry to hear about this ,I hope everyones safe.
Good to hear your ok Greg:thumbsup:
,sorry to hear about this ,I hope everyones safe.Good to hear your ok Greg:thumbsup:
Thanks for the update Greg, again I'm glad you & yours are safe.
Sorry to hear about your & your families homes :brokenheart: (presumably heavy damage / total loss)
Don't worry about the Q - you have a lot of other things to take care of.
It will be good to hear from Dave & the others.
Sorry to hear about your & your families homes :brokenheart: (presumably heavy damage / total loss)
Don't worry about the Q - you have a lot of other things to take care of.
It will be good to hear from Dave & the others.
petrusbroder
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Hi Greg,
How nice to hear from you and that you and your family are well .
I hope (against all TV- reports) that the damage you have is as small as possible - best if none at all, but thats unlikely.
That was a very mean storm - hurricane.
Please be safe, especially when assessing the damage and cleaning the mess. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
How nice to hear from you and that you and your family are well
. I hope (against all TV- reports) that the damage you have is as small as possible - best if none at all, but thats unlikely.
That was a very mean storm - hurricane.
Please be safe, especially when assessing the damage and cleaning the mess. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Man, watching the news tonight... i just can't imagine the devastation
Smoke or any others effected that need anything... just ask.
Smoke or any others effected that need anything... just ask.
It's continuing to get worse and worse in new orleans. 80% of the city flooded, rising waters, looting, and now violence. I've lost contact with my friend as cell phone towers are down throughout 4 states. Absolutely horrific. Still hoping for the best.
Unfortunately ... It is a very sad fact that the situation is going to get much worse before it stablizes. True agony -- perhaps taking as much as 4-6 months before any significant improvement begins in New Orleans. I was there after Betsy and Camille. The aftermath of those two is probably a heavenly delight compared to the current scenario's.
I spent much of my childhood enduring numerous major floods. You see, our family lived in a flood plain. I know the fear that comes from dark water suddenly appearing and then rising incredibly quickly. Everytime I pass folks sandbagging to hold back a flood, I stop and pitch in for an hour or two or three ... I've recruited friends to join the effort for a few hours knowing that those who are trying to save thier homes are exhausted but pushing.
It is a horrible feeling in the pit of your stomach when you know the levee didn't hold and there's nothing to do but flee -- and it could be too late.
My wishes and prayers go to the survivors. Those who perished may have been fools. Let us look after the living with our thoughts, our prayers, and our generosity.
I urge everyone to give to the charity of your choice ... but do give. I have already and I will continue as I can.
I now live on a hilltop and I can expect that I never need fear a flood again. I learned a valuable lesson from my childhood. I hope the survivors of New Orleans find similar peace.
David McOwen Update:
I had this msg from David when I checked this morning:
So, he is fine and as usual helping others! One more to hear from.
I had this msg from David when I checked this morning:
So, he is fine and as usual helping others! One more to hear from.
Good, I'm glad Dave is OK.
Tough luck having the only damage in the neighborhood though. I guess that's good for the neighbors!
Tough luck having the only damage in the neighborhood though. I guess that's good for the neighbors!
ICXRa
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I am really glad to hear Greg and Dave are okay! I didn't know Tom was from LA but after learninging so I did a search on Covington and boy it didn't sound good at all but then again I am sure this was a similar forcast in that area.
As I watched the TV last night it almost didn't seem like this could be possible!
Hopefully we will hear from Tom as soon as he can manage to get to a computer.
As I watched the TV last night it almost didn't seem like this could be possible!
Hopefully we will hear from Tom as soon as he can manage to get to a computer.
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