Re: Hurricane Katrina

[Guest guest]

hi, i am glad you survived the hurricane, i have been watching the news and

seeing how horrible it was, at least you didn't get much damage,too bad others

can't say the same. and a good thing that tree didn't decide to come the other

way!! keep us posted on how things go,steph

Kacey171 wrote:We have survived yet another

hurricane here, but this was a weird one! We did not lose

power, but most people in our area did and are still out of power almost 24

hours later (more

than 1 million people do not have power now). However, our phones are not

working

(neither land line nor cell phones). Since I did not lose power, I still have

cable, hence the

ability to communicate via email/internet (the only source of communication I

have right

now!). We did not have damage to our house. My next door neighbor, however,

had 5 large

trees down, once of which was blocking their front door. There is horrible

flooding south of

my house, but not so bad right here. Also, an overpass on an expressway

collapsed not too

far from my house (1600 tons of concrete), but luckily there were no cars around

when it

happened. We have more than 1500 traffic lights out & over 200 power lines

down. Hard to

believe this was only a category 1 hurricane! This one took everyone by

surprise, because it

came so quickly & nobody did much preparation, thinking that a category 1

hurricane could

cause so much damage. Also, typically when hurricanes hit land, wind speed

decreases. This

was not the case this time around & with a slow moving hurricane without

decreasing wind

speed, it caused a lot of damage! Sorry to ramble, but I am bored out of my

mind stuck in

the house (still having squalls on & off).

Kim C.

[Guest guest]

Kim C

Thank god noone was hurt and ur house is still in one piece. Somoene was

praying for your family LOL.

Hope everything cleans up well.

Chrissy

[Guest guest]

Kim,

I forgot you live in Florida. I'm so happy you're okay. Please keep us posted

on what's happening. Weird how you got no damage to your house, but next door

did. Funny how mother nature works huh!

Tammy

Kacey171 wrote:

We have survived yet another hurricane here, but this was a weird one! We did

not lose

power, but most people in our area did and are still out of power almost 24

hours later (more

than 1 million people do not have power now). However, our phones are not

working

(neither land line nor cell phones). Since I did not lose power, I still have

cable, hence the

ability to communicate via email/internet (the only source of communication I

have right

now!). We did not have damage to our house. My next door neighbor, however,

had 5 large

trees down, once of which was blocking their front door. There is horrible

flooding south of

my house, but not so bad right here. Also, an overpass on an expressway

collapsed not too

far from my house (1600 tons of concrete), but luckily there were no cars around

when it

happened. We have more than 1500 traffic lights out & over 200 power lines

down. Hard to

believe this was only a category 1 hurricane! This one took everyone by

surprise, because it

came so quickly & nobody did much preparation, thinking that a category 1

hurricane could

cause so much damage. Also, typically when hurricanes hit land, wind speed

decreases. This

was not the case this time around & with a slow moving hurricane without

decreasing wind

speed, it caused a lot of damage! Sorry to ramble, but I am bored out of my

mind stuck in

the house (still having squalls on & off).

Kim C.

[Guest guest]

Kim,

Glad to hear you are okay. My mother and her husband had planned to

get out of Florida this year to avoid the hurricanes, but were not

really planning on leaving yet. (They live in Jensen Beach.) When

they suddenly heard about Katrina, they packed up and are here in NJ

now, heading up to the Catskills. They lost so much last year because

they were in the direct lines of two of the hurricanes.

Glad to hear you are okay. A friend of mine just moved to West Palm

and she was just amazed at watching the storms. I don't think I'd

be. I'd be scared out of my mind.

Jodi Z

[Guest guest]

We lived in Fl last year when the 4 hurricanes hit, we lost 2 big trees. As I

was watching katrina on TV it was strange not being there but relieved too. Glad

you made it through it and good luck if any more come. My family all lives in

Orlando and they just got some rain.

mom to Tor rss 5 and 2

Hurricane Katrina

We have survived yet another hurricane here, but this was a weird one! We did

not lose

power, but most people in our area did and are still out of power almost 24

hours later (more

than 1 million people do not have power now). However, our phones are not

working

(neither land line nor cell phones). Since I did not lose power, I still

have cable, hence the

ability to communicate via email/internet (the only source of communication I

have right

now!). We did not have damage to our house. My next door neighbor, however,

had 5 large

trees down, once of which was blocking their front door. There is horrible

flooding south of

my house, but not so bad right here. Also, an overpass on an expressway

collapsed not too

far from my house (1600 tons of concrete), but luckily there were no cars

around when it

happened. We have more than 1500 traffic lights out & over 200 power lines

down. Hard to

believe this was only a category 1 hurricane! This one took everyone by

surprise, because it

came so quickly & nobody did much preparation, thinking that a category 1

hurricane could

cause so much damage. Also, typically when hurricanes hit land, wind speed

decreases. This

was not the case this time around & with a slow moving hurricane without

decreasing wind

speed, it caused a lot of damage! Sorry to ramble, but I am bored out of my

mind stuck in

the house (still having squalls on & off).

Kim C.

[Guest guest]

Glad to hear they are safe and you too (did you get the picture I

sent? - your kids are so cute!). Take care!

megan, mom to , 5 and Emerence, 2.5

> I sure do hope everyone is okay with that hurricane Katrina

around.

> All my thoughts and prayers go out to those who have to deal with

it

> in any way at all.

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> Love, Amy

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[Guest guest]

Kim,

You sure are a long way from here to drive and flying is expensive. The mail

and UPS are delivering on schedule as far as I know. Although, it's so

gratifying to deliver the donations yourself. It really makes you feel like you

did something. We have donated to three shelters in this area two on our own,

it really makes you feel good to do something for so many that can't help

themselves right now.

Tammy

kim chirichella wrote:

i will CERTIANLY mention you and continue to use you--how is mail/ups in your

area as far as shipping--maybe i will fly or drive directly to you. Kim need

any RSS supplies?

Tammy Mayeaux wrote:Kim,

Here are the numbers: Waller Elementary- Mrs. Pat

Rusheon Middle School- Ask for Gail Kimball or Mrs. Woods

Bossier High School- Ask for Joanna Greer or

I have spoken to them all, please mention my name so they'll know that you were

the one I was telling them that wanted to donate.

Thanks and if you need anything or assistance please let me know.

Tammy Mayeaux

kim chirichella wrote:

tammy ---thanks again do you have the elementary and middle school phone

numbers? thanks Kim

t_mayeaux wrote:Hey everyone,

I live in Shreveport, La. I know that alot of you are wanting to

help with donations to this area for the evacuees from New Orleans

and the surrounding areas. I have been in contact with three schools

in this area and they are each desperately needing monetary funds.

Each of the schools have received 50+ evacuees and alot of the

children only have sandels for shoes and no uniforms. Our schools

here are uniform code and the money will help to get these children

much needed clothes, jackets, shoes, belts and school supplies. If

you would like to donate money you can send a check to me and I will

get it to the schools. Please make the checks out to either- Waller

Elementary schools, Rusheon Middle School, or Bossier High School.

In the memo put " Hurricane Katrina relief victims " .

If you would rather send cloths or shoes. That would be appreciated

also. Shoe sizes needed are 3-7, belts(blue, black or brown,

uniform shirts polo style navy blue, hunter green, or white size

child xs - size 10-12. Jackets need to be navy blue. You can also

call me at for any other questions. There are several

shelters here and I can get in contact with them for anyone wanting

to donate.

Thanks for any help,

Here's my email address to get my home address for the checks:

t_mayeaux@...

Tammy

Mom to 22 months RSS, SGA, GERD, Fundo, GHT and 6 1/2

ADHD

[Guest guest]

Hi,

I don't know if anything will come of this but I passed the info to

my father, who is an asst principal at a high school in MA in case

their fundraisers wanted to donate directly....

Hey everyone,

>

> I live in Shreveport, La. I know that alot of you are wanting to

> help with donations to this area for the evacuees from New Orleans

> and the surrounding areas. I have been in contact with three

schools

> in this area and they are each desperately needing monetary funds.

> Each of the schools have received 50+ evacuees and alot of the

> children only have sandels for shoes and no uniforms. Our schools

> here are uniform code and the money will help to get these children

> much needed clothes, jackets, shoes, belts and school supplies. If

> you would like to donate money you can send a check to me and I

will

> get it to the schools. Please make the checks out to either-

Waller

> Elementary schools, Rusheon Middle School, or Bossier High School.

> In the memo put " Hurricane Katrina relief victims " .

>

> If you would rather send cloths or shoes. That would be

appreciated

> also. Shoe sizes needed are 3-7, belts(blue, black or brown,

> uniform shirts polo style navy blue, hunter green, or white size

> child xs - size 10-12. Jackets need to be navy blue. You can also

> call me at for any other questions. There are several

> shelters here and I can get in contact with them for anyone wanting

> to donate.

>

> Thanks for any help,

> Here's my email address to get my home address for the checks:

> t_mayeaux@y...

>

> Tammy

> Mom to 22 months RSS, SGA, GERD, Fundo, GHT and 6 1/2

> ADHD

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