Help for Katrina

OK, I realise there is already another thread on Katrina, but that one is nearing the 300-post limit, and I believe this deserves some special attention. 404 Not Found Watch it, please.Then do what you can. If you're not American (as I am), spread the word. If you're American, try to lobby with your local senator for a Congress Hearing, because something needs to be done about this.I'm thousands of kms away, but I'm appaled at how this has been handled, physically sick at what has happened.Please do something.

This storm is heading right for my house apparently. So if I don't post for awhile after about Friday night, you'll know what happened.

Take care, Robin.

Oh nooooooooooo not that!!

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Then do what you can. If you're not American (as I am), spread the word. If you're American, try to lobby with your local senator for a Congress Hearing, because something needs to be done about this.

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Oh I agree that we need a bipartisan investigation, but if you want to help the victims of Katrina, maybe you should be pushing this site instead:American Red Cross | Help Those Affected by DisastersThis message has been edited by gene90, 09-20-2005 06:06 PM

Thanks, Parasomnium. At the moment the estimate is that my neighborhood will receive 100 mph winds (I don't what that is in kilometers). I think the house can withstand that. It's just a row house, nothing special, but I think so.Possible flooding has got me mighty worried, however.

It's a tiny bit over 160kmh^-1 - about 87knots or 44 metres per second. Not good news, but not terrible news, its about a mid strength category two...generally speaking flooding isn't a major issue with storms of this strength, but I'm not sure of the specifics of Rita and your area.Abe: Cat 2Take careThis message has been edited by Modulous, Wed, 21-September-2005 07:19 PM

So you figure your basic wood house can withstand that?

One big thing to remember is if we do get a Cat 4 or Cat 5 hit on the Texas Coast it's very likely that both Armadillo Power&Light and Ground Squirrel Electric will be affected. There's a good chance that parts of the coast and the Rio Grande Valley could be without power for several weeks.Folks in Texas need to factor this into their plans.

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Cowboy College is closing too.I need to stock up on the whiskey.

Generally, yes it'll be fine...there may be some damage from flying debris: broken windows, perhaps the doors and roofing damage...but I doubt its going to get catastrophic damage unless you are really unlucky.

Yes, thanks, that's what I figured. So we are not leaving.We've lived here 20 years and have never had water in our house. The streets flood, but I don't care about that.If the storm moves through fairly quickly, it should not flood in my neighborhood. We received 9 inches one night, and it did not flood. Almost, but not quite.It's not about how much it rains but how quickly. The sewers can only handle so much per hour.I've been looking for sand bags, but can't find any.

no. the red cross only dedicates a certain ammount to each disaster. just because you donate to the "katrina fund" means nothing. they reach a point and then they move funds to the general disaster relief.if you want to help anyone, then by all means. if you want to help new orleans, buy zatarains.

Rita now cat-5--165 mph.Presumably it will weaken.

Is that an urban legend or do you have an official source on that? Inquiring minds want to know, Red Cross' stance is

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If you gave the American Red Cross a donation with the intention of helping this nation heal from a catastrophe of unprecedented proportions, rest assured that it will be used for its intended purpose

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Source, emphasis theirs.