Hi all,
Tree here (Billy), had to register under a new name since I am on a borrowed laptop. Me and my family are in Lafayette staying with relatives. I haven't been to my house yet, but from some stories I have heard and from talking to a neighbor that knows a LEO who stayed it doesn't look like much flood damage to my street, a few inches at most if anything in the house. I don't know about wind damage.
The city looks horrible as I'm sure you all can see from the news. We were in Ponchatula at the request of my mom, got there Saturday night. At that point we didn't think we would be gone more than a few days coming home Tuesday or Wednesday. By Sunday we knew it would be bad and wished we brought more stuff with us. Monday morning the power went out and after a very hot night, Tuesday morning they said the water was being shut down so we left. We didn't see any of the damage until Tuesday night.
Anyway, prayers and thoughts are going out to all those still in the city or area. The looting is rediculous, but considering some of the people who stayed it is expected. I could understand taking baby food, diapers, and supplies to stay alive, but I saw ppl walking away with TV's and other electronics that can't even be used for at least a month. :scowl: I hope my house is not hit. We left our two cats, again thinking we would be back for them in several days. They should have plenty food and water for the week, but I hope the heat doesn't get to them.
www.wwltv.com has a forum for people searching for people and also has updates on specific areas.
I don't know what the future will bring. I can't work because I am still healing from knee and ankle surgery two weeks ago, and my wifes job is in question since it was based in Kenner and dealt with many places that basically don't exist right now. :thinking:
Even after we can go back, then what? Sorry to vent here, but this is an immense weight on me right now.
As soon as we can see the damage to my house, I'll register with FEMA. I tried today, but it asked about damage and I couldn't finish the application.
Tree here (Billy), had to register under a new name since I am on a borrowed laptop. Me and my family are in Lafayette staying with relatives. I haven't been to my house yet, but from some stories I have heard and from talking to a neighbor that knows a LEO who stayed it doesn't look like much flood damage to my street, a few inches at most if anything in the house. I don't know about wind damage.
The city looks horrible as I'm sure you all can see from the news. We were in Ponchatula at the request of my mom, got there Saturday night. At that point we didn't think we would be gone more than a few days coming home Tuesday or Wednesday. By Sunday we knew it would be bad and wished we brought more stuff with us. Monday morning the power went out and after a very hot night, Tuesday morning they said the water was being shut down so we left. We didn't see any of the damage until Tuesday night.
Anyway, prayers and thoughts are going out to all those still in the city or area. The looting is rediculous, but considering some of the people who stayed it is expected. I could understand taking baby food, diapers, and supplies to stay alive, but I saw ppl walking away with TV's and other electronics that can't even be used for at least a month. :scowl: I hope my house is not hit. We left our two cats, again thinking we would be back for them in several days. They should have plenty food and water for the week, but I hope the heat doesn't get to them.
www.wwltv.com has a forum for people searching for people and also has updates on specific areas.
I don't know what the future will bring. I can't work because I am still healing from knee and ankle surgery two weeks ago, and my wifes job is in question since it was based in Kenner and dealt with many places that basically don't exist right now. :thinking:
Even after we can go back, then what? Sorry to vent here, but this is an immense weight on me right now.
As soon as we can see the damage to my house, I'll register with FEMA. I tried today, but it asked about damage and I couldn't finish the application.
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If some folks are not allowed back for months.................
