From this great site, comes this sad news:
Capitol news bureau
Much of Slidell is under water and likely sustained the worst damage from Hurricane Katrina, tate Sen. Tom Schedler, R-Mandeville, said Tuesday at 1 p.m.
Calling the devastation �total�, Schedler said, only slabs remain where dozens of houses were blown down and several feet of water remain in the Slidell Memorial Hospital on Gause Boulevard as well as throughout the old town area off U.S. 11.
Slidell is a suburban community of about 25,000 people northeast of New Orleans near where Interstates 10, 12 and 59 intersect in St. Tammany Parish.
Schedler was interviewed after being briefed at the state Office of Emergency Preparedness. He said he could not return to his district.
�Slidell is as bad as New Orleans east and some other areas in St. Bernard Parish,� Schedler said. �It�s a problem that will be with us for months and years.�
State Police Troop L evacuated its Slidell headquarters during the storm, set up a temporary command in a fire department, then had to flee that center, he said.
Posted by toni at August 30, 2005 09:19 PMThis is more of an FYI, because it didn't look like you had a post up for stuff like gas price issues / resources, but here in Michigan, gas just hit $3.15 per gallon. Didn't know why, but then I found a pretty scary story on gas stock, gas prices and rationing to stations...I just posted it up on my blog. It also has links to real-time pricing for MS, AL, and LA. Here's the permalink:
http://raywert.blogspot.com/2005/08/gas-pricesno-gas-rationing.html
Has anyone had contact with LaRay and Jessie Stringer from Mandeville?
Posted by: Cindy Brown at August 30, 2005 09:30 PMDoes anyone know what Quail Ridge or French Branch estates looks like in Slidell,LA? Or has anyone heard from Terry/Diane Wallace or Nancy Shields? Any news is appreciated. Thank you so much and GOD BLESS!!
Posted by: Stephanie at August 30, 2005 10:03 PMMy husband went to Slidell today-in North Forest and Whisperwood today (8-30-05). We took NO water at all in the homes in the back of North Forest. There was a small amount of standing water in the front part in the street but it did not look as if any entered the homes. We have digital video footage.
the neighbors were all fine-outside in the drive way. worried about running out of gas for their generators. Because there is no electricity none of the gas stations are open.
There is a power line blocking the entrance of Whisperwood and trees down. But it did not appear to be flooded. He was blocked from entering Robert Blvd. from Brown Switch Rd. because several power poles were across Brown Switch so he could not make it to Military
God Bless.
Posted by: shebert at August 30, 2005 10:24 PMdoes anyone know what the flooding situation is around HWY 1019. or Hwy 433? have family on both. hope they are ok!
thanx
Does anyone know the condition of the Villa du Lac apartment complex on the lake? I am out of the country and need to know if my ground floor apartment was flooded etc.. Any information would be apreciated thanks,
Bob Tiller
bobby623@hotmail.com
Does anyone know the condition of the Villa du Lac apartment complex on the lake? I am out of the country and need to know if my ground floor apartment was flooded etc.. Any information would be apreciated thanks,
Bob Tiller
bobby623@hotmail.com
Slidell Memorial Hospital has collapsed and they have not found any survivors.
Posted by: Mark at August 30, 2005 11:13 PMI am looking for info on Montgomery and Devonshire. It is technically New Kinspoint but right before the levee into Pinehurst. I've read new kinspoint wasn't too bad but inside the levee from Pinehurst to the lake was bad. Any info is greatly appreciate. God bless us all.
Bertie
Posted by: Bertie at August 30, 2005 11:56 PMHas anyone heard any news on Bogalusa, Louisiana in Washington Parish?
Posted by: Tammy at August 31, 2005 12:22 AMAny additional info on conditions in Mandeville? Understand many trees and power lines down, but flooding not bad. Are roads at all passable yet?
Posted by: Phil at August 31, 2005 06:24 AMHas anyone heard anytihing about Sterling Oaks Subdivision in Slidell?
Posted by: abbie at August 31, 2005 03:19 PMdoes anyone know about pearl river louisiana...i cannot seem to get any freaking information about this daggum city!!! please help!!!!
Posted by: bob at August 31, 2005 08:35 PMHas anyone heard from Dale and Sonja Burks from slidell. Dale works at Slidell Memorial Hospital in the dietary department so does David Gerstein. Can someone please let me know if they have heard from or seen anyone of them.
Posted by: Clinton at September 1, 2005 03:24 AMmy mom, delia garcia, and brother, ronnie herron were in creekside jr high school during the storm. someone please search for them. it is in pearl river, la. also my aunt agabita rowe and her family in the subdivision across from bowling usa stayed at their home on leonard street in the coldarsac during the storm. also my aunt sara and uncle arthur garcia on 101 beechwood st off airport road down sunset drive in slidell louisiana. they also have their kids and an 8 month old baby. I HAVEN'T HEARD FROM ANY OF MY FAMILY SINCE BEFORE THE STORM STARTED. PLEASE HELP FIND THEM OR INFORMATION ABOUT THEM. i am located at 395 cr 408 dayton, tx 77535. my phone number here is 281-576-4631. PLEASE CONTACT ME WITH ANY INFORMATION ON MY FAMILY MEMBERS OR THE AREAS THEY WERE IN.
Posted by: rebecca bauman at September 1, 2005 03:44 PMAny Info about Carrolin Park Middle School on
Liberty Drive or sourrounding area. Did it flood,
if so how deep. Info above e-mail address.
Does anyone have any pictures of Pinehurst Subdivision particularly Shylock Drive. I am desperately trying to find out the status of my house.
Posted by: Charlene at September 1, 2005 05:19 PMDoes anyone have any pictures of Pinehurst Subdivision particularly Shylock Drive. I am desperately trying to find out the status of my house.
Posted by: Charlene at September 1, 2005 05:20 PMI`m looking for Joanne and David Billings. They lived on Brookwood. If you have any info, please contact me or ask them to call Doug or come to Memphis.
Cookie & Doug
Does anyone have information about the ground floor of Villa Du Lac?
Posted by: Brooke Walker at September 2, 2005 01:17 PMLooking for missing family that lived in Slidell. Monte and Tamela King. They have 4 children as well as custody of Montes' 3 brothers. Also Tamelas' sister Celena Sharp and her son Steven. Any info would be so appreciated.
I love you guys
tnladyvolinga@peoplepc.com
Posted by: Valerie at September 2, 2005 01:41 PMDESPERATE !!!! Looking for JERRRY & KAY MANNING in French Branch Est 145 Rue Charlemagne have not heard from them since sunday before the storm. iIf anyone is near there please stop by and let us know that everything is o.k. Please email dlsloppy@curwensville.org any info or call collect 814-236-3224 or cell 814-577-8612.
Posted by: Debra Sloppy at September 2, 2005 03:05 PMI am trying to find out any information about Slidell, I am trying to locate and contact Shawn Straw, if anyone can provide me with any information please email me at RC159@hotmail.com, or call my cell at 14029903914. I last had contact with him through a text message he sent to me at 0630 Monday morning. I am half out of my mind with worry and would greatly appreciate any information. Thank you and God Bless!
Posted by: Rhiannon at September 2, 2005 04:18 PMMY HUSBAND AND FATHER-IN-LAW ARE ON THEIR WAY DOWN TO SLIDELL LA TODAY TO CK ON THE HOUSE IN NEW KINGS POINT. THEY SHOULD BE BACK IN MERIDIAN MS TONIGHT WITH AN UPDATE I WILL POST NEWS WHEN THEY GET BACK.
Posted by: amanda at September 2, 2005 04:37 PMlooking for info on brother-in-law, Kenny Mortrud and his family in Slidell...live on Woodlawn Street...don't know subdivision...have not heard anything since before katrina..any info appreciated.
slsather49@yahoo.com
God bless!
Posted by: sara at September 2, 2005 05:13 PMJoanne Billings and husband found!!! Thank you for providing this site. At least I felt like I was doing something by putting her name here and hoping for an answer. I sincerely hope everyone else finds their family and friends. My prayers are with all.
COOKIE
Looking for information on friends in Slidell. Any information appreciated. God Bless All! May all find their loved ones safe and sound!
Robert and Vicki Qualey
Poppi and Greg Crain
Bill Hathaway
I AM LOOKING FOR ANY INFO ON CAROL AND BRNARED ORY. OF PEARL RIVER LA. I DO NOT KNOW IF THEY EVACUATED OR NOT . ALSO FOR KELLEE MCEVOY OF PICAYUNE MISS. ANY INFO WOULD BE WONDERFUL GOD BLESS EVERYONE EFECTED BY KATRIN
KATHY EDWARDS
KATOFNAILS@AOL.COM
scott call me
Posted by: duane at September 2, 2005 09:54 PMI WOULD LIKE TO LET ANY ONE WHO WORKED AT OR WAS A CLIENT OF ON STAGE HAIR SALON TO PLEASE LET ME KNOW YOU ARE OK OR IF YOU KNEED ANY HELP THERE ARE TOO MANY PEOPLE TO NAME. I PRAY FOR YOU CONSTANTLY . I NOW LIVE IN VIRGINIA BUT WORKED THERE ABOUT 4YEARS AGO AS A NIAL TECH. ANYONE WHO I WORKED WITH THEN PLEASE TRY TO CONTACT ME !
KATHY EDWARDS
KATOFNAILS@AOL.COM
I am looking for Mark and Anette Szatsznajder. They lived at Columbia Place. If you have any information, please contact me at (780) 479 4162 or email me at a.palmowski@shaw.ca
Andrew Palmowski & Family Canada.
Posted by: A.Palmowski at September 3, 2005 12:04 AMDoes anyone have any info on Trinity Neurologic Rehab Center...Was it evacuated? It is located in Slidell, LA If you know any information please contact me at Rja248@aol.com Thanks
Posted by: Amy at September 3, 2005 12:21 AMDesperately waiting to hear from my brother. Alan Onellion or his family from Slidell, if you know anything.....I love you Alan, Misty 8702470635
lookink for dad andhis son in law they stayed close to military in subdivision by pearl river
Posted by: jeff at September 3, 2005 02:19 AMlooking for dad John and his son in law gorge they are on military close to pearl river
Posted by: jeff at September 3, 2005 02:22 AMi am looking for my children,,,,
alton fodor,,,brittney miller,,,,they are in bogalusa, if anyone knows anything about them, please please let me know. thank you
also if anyone has seen joe nickles and jessica jones let me know
PLEASE HELP!!!!!!! does anyone know if 117 west queens dr is still standing and if annyone let my dogs out of the garage. any information will be helpfull. please contact me.
Posted by: dale slayton at September 3, 2005 02:01 PMAnyone with information on Rev Al and wife ShirleyAnn Waller from Pearl River La, please e-mail me. Very worried.
Posted by: Mary Henderson at September 3, 2005 03:25 PMDamage to Tanglewood subdivision or North Blvd near the library? I have four family members who live there and cannot reach any of them. Greatly appreciated.
Posted by: Mike Muche at September 3, 2005 08:19 PMLooking for mother and father on garden dr. PLEASE any news will help
Posted by: tom smith at September 3, 2005 08:40 PMI live in Tanglewood, my house is fine, no water. I lost all trees but they did not fall on the house. My parents live off of Thompson Road on Le Fleur, they had water 2 feet and trees on house, through the roof. My in-laws live off Thompson Road on Ranch Circle, they had water and lots of tree damage. My husband and father have been in Slidell working on homes. It is very scary with armed guards with guns and people frantic for gas. If you go to Slidell, make sure you have enough gas to make it back to Baton Rouge, there is no gas around. Cars are being stolen by people who are stranded. Pharamcies have been robbed. It is not a place for women and children now. My mother and I are in North Louisiana with family until electric power is restored and it is safe to return to our homes. I was born and raised in Slidell, from what I understand it does not look like the same place. I have friends on North Blvd that were fine and did not sustain any damage.
Westchester and the south side of town was heavily damaged. Water was high to Fremeaux. Most properties on Hwy 11 were lost. Most property on Lakeview/Rat Nest Road was lost. Most of Eden Isles is covered with water and now mud. Boat Stuff on Front Street had 6 feet of water. Rescue workers drove boats over the fence to get additional boats to use in rescue efforts. Many lives have been lost, however many survivors have been located. God Bless Us! Dawn Sharpe Houvenaeghel
anyone knowing where malcome, chris, vera, matt, or rebeca colon please contact me at ufarley@hotmail.com
Posted by: Dale slayton at September 3, 2005 11:46 PManyone knowing where malcome, chris, vera, matt, or rebeca colon please contact me at ufarley@hotmail.com
Posted by: Dale slayton at September 3, 2005 11:46 PMI live on Barrymore in Pinehurst. My house was devastated by the water. We lost everything below the attic including the fence. Minor wind damage.
Posted by: Cam at September 4, 2005 04:30 AMDoes anyone know the conditions on Kings Row
in Slidell La. I have 2 sister who live there and
have been unable to find out anything.
help
Posted by: Paula Ervin at September 4, 2005 09:20 AMKings Row is located in New Kings Point
Does anyone know the conditions on 57391 Cedar Ave in Kings Point Area in Slidell La. I have a 7 month pregnet sister who lives there and
lost contact when the power lines went down I have not been unable to find out anything.
Please help
Any info to : Loudenback2000@yahoo.com
We are checking on friends and their property located on Military Road in River Oaks subdivision in Slidell. Their names are Randall and Mary Lynd Mason. Can anyone tell us how they are doing or how their house/neighborhood condition is?
Thank you, Ray Davis and Claudia Morris
Posted by: Claudia Morris at September 4, 2005 11:26 AMLooking for my best friend and his whole family including 3 children. They lived on Palm DR. near where the old bridge road and front street meet any info on flooding there would be appreciated. Also if people are evac'ed from there where are they going? Also can I get down there to help I live in Jackson Ms. Thank you. Rick Glasgow you can e-mail me at tigga_nola@yahoo.com
Posted by: Rick Glasgow at September 4, 2005 11:32 AMi am looking for my neice and nephew,,,,brittney miller-14yrs old, alton fodor-19yrs old. they live in the bogalusa,la area,,,,,,,,,,
email me at
christielynnharris@yahoo.com
or call me at
440-442-0133
any information you have on them please let me know, their father and mother are looking for them as they havent heard from their children since the hurricane hit. if anyone is in that area, please let me know something. let me know if it was hit very badly or not. we dont know anything yet. please help my brother and his wife find their children
I just want to share with others, I have been through 4 typhoons, 1 super typhoon, all in a 2yr time frame while stationed in guam usa. i understand from experience what yall are feeling. i have each and everyone of yall in my prayers.
always try to stay busy and focus on the future. the nights are the hardest when the mind wants to stop and think and dwell on the destruction your lives have taken. just remember, the sun always comes back up in the mornings, your heart still beats, and god is still with you. you have many who have you in our prayers,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,christie harris
Seeking news of my cousin Miriam Meadows and her 2 boys Tyler and Kendall. They live in Ranch Road in Slidell, not sure how bad that part of town is? I'm a long way away in England and am desperate to hear that they are all safe.
Have checked red cross 'safe list' but no details shown - what are communications like out there? Would they have been able to let people know they are safe if they have remained in town?
Seeking news of my cousin Miriam Meadows and her 2 boys Tyler and Kendall. They live in Ranch Road in Slidell, not sure how bad that part of town is? I'm a long way away in England and am desperate to hear that they are all safe.
Have checked red cross 'safe list' but no details shown - what are communications like out there? Would they have been able to let people know they are safe if they have remained in town?
We are checking on friends and their property located on Military Road in River Oaks subdivision in Slidell. Their names are Randall and Mary Lynd Mason. Can anyone tell us how they are doing or how their house/neighborhood condition is?
Please email us at claudia515@aol.com.
Thank you, Ray Davis and Claudia Morris
Posted by: Claudia at September 4, 2005 08:14 PM I made contact through my friend's church further to the north that he and family are alive and have sustained severe damage past the 2nd level of their home just east of Slidell off 190. Try affiliated churches to help you with information in the area. If anyone knows further information on the Danese family who attend Seventh Day Adventist church in the area I would appreciate it.
We are housing, feeding and clothing thousands in the Memphis area and hundreds continue to arrive here. Phones still seem to be down in most areas, some cell phones can call out, but you can't call back in, try text messaging if you can.
"River Oaks Hospital - a one-story, 126-bed behavioral health care
facility located in New Orleans, Louisiana. Patients and staff members
of this facility were successfully transferred to our Lakeside
Behavioral Health System facility located in Memphis, Tennessee."
This is a satellite link for the area. Cloud coverage may hinder viewing, be patient.
http://ngs.woc.noaa.gov/katrina/
This is a satellite link for the area. Cloud coverage may hinder viewing, be patient.
http://ngs.woc.noaa.gov/katrina/
This site offers much detail and information:
http://www.stormaid.com/main.html
Others will help you search on this link and there are now "I'm OK" lists.
http://boards.news.yahoo.com/boards/
-StoneCold2U@hotmail.com
I have friends on Oriole Dr. just off Robert Blvd.Connie Slinker & John. Any news would be greatly appreciated. I used to work at the Cracker Barrell, also in the Mall off Hwy.90. So many memories of friends come back & we regret not keeping in touch. God Bless us all. Morna
Posted by: Morna at September 5, 2005 08:13 AMlooking for judd... want to know if my kids are safe and my mother> I am safe in Flordia.... please respond.. Judd is a nurse at Slidell memorial... Judd Bermudez..........Thanks..
Posted by: Gail Kramer at September 5, 2005 08:41 AMI would like to hear about Professor Bill Galle and his wife, who live on Grafton Drive in Slidell. Does anyone know anything about them? He is an old friend of mine. Thank you. Dian Carr
Posted by: Dian Carr at September 5, 2005 09:34 AMAdditional information being updated, scroll down on far right and click on links. People are arriving into the area and trying to update for us:
http://slidell.weblogswork.com/?cat=1
Lo and behold I found who I was searching for and what a 'cowboy' he is!
News about Pearlington/Pearl River area:
http://www.macon.com/mld/macon/news/nation/12554798.htm
Connie Crapeau and Joe are ok
The Danese's are ok
James Sheffield is ok
Connie Ladner and family are ok
Glen Pierson is ok
Chris Peters, ok
Jaunelle Lewis. ok
Am trying to get some information and/or pictures about Lakeview Dr in Slidell. Have a co-worker who lives at 145 Lakeview and we cannot reach her. Anyone that can provide information and/or photos would be kindly appreciated. Thanks.
Posted by: Kim Henderson at September 6, 2005 04:12 PMI've been trying to find out if our friends in Slidell,
Frank and Elaine Duvic are ok. We don't know if
they evacuated or if they stayed. They live at
124 Chamale Drive. I have been searching the
"safe" lists, but have not found them.
Nadine Lee the girls from 5L are thinking about you, we are very concerned please send us an email when you can or call one of us. Paula left you a message on your voicemail.
Posted by: Leithea at September 7, 2005 03:29 PMNadine Lee the girls from 5L are thinking about you, we are very concerned please send us an email when you can or call one of us. Paula left you a message on your voicemail.
Posted by: Leithea at September 7, 2005 03:30 PMSlidell Memorial has NOT COLLAPSED! ALL IS WELL!
The hospital sustained some roof dammage, but no signifigant structural dammage. I know this because I work at SMH, and I am currently typing this thread on a nursing station at the hospital.
PLEASE DO NOT SPREAD THE RUMOR THAT THE HOSPITAL HAS COLLAPSED WITH NO SURVIVORS.
Im lookin for any information about Chalmette. My Uncle is a police officer who is on duty. His name is Kevin Sensebe. If anyone knows anything I'd appreciate the information. Also I live in Pearl River, La. If there's any info i can help you with, email me
Im lookin for any information about Chalmette. My Uncle is a police officer who is on duty. His name is Kevin Sensebe. If anyone knows anything I'd appreciate the information. Also I live in Pearl River, La. If there's any info i can help you with, email me
I live up the street from SMH, have not been able to find out how eastrdige did during strom, someone please email me at akervik28@yahoo.com to let me know how this neighborhood did.
Posted by: mia akervik at September 9, 2005 11:28 AMam looking for john and eddy burnett from pearlington ms or anybody else evacuated from pearlington
Posted by: erland pollard at September 9, 2005 01:50 PMMy niece who lives in Slidell is missing. Does anyone have any information about Erika Williams Beagle? She is 36 years old, 4'11", blond hair, blue eyes. Please contact Donna Myers at 505-242-9720 or my email "viking1949@comcast.net"
Posted by: Donna Myers at September 9, 2005 05:56 PMwe are trying to find out if the camp is still there on ratnest road. it was at 131 next to a donny a little bit past the fork accross from some apartments and a garbage dumpster. Also, John and Linda Scariana....on Car Drive....is their house still there.
Posted by: kelly for una moore at September 9, 2005 07:11 PMI am looking for my cousin, Paul Davis. If you know anything about him, please call me at 512-750-3394. I am not sure where he was living at the time of the storm. He also has a daughter, Amanda (Mandy) and a son, Karl that lived in Slidell - if you know them, please have them call me.
Posted by: Lenell Duggan at September 9, 2005 08:47 PMAre the nursing homes ok?
Posted by: Melody at September 9, 2005 11:26 PM
St. Tammany update Friday Sept 9 at 1pm:
http://www.wwltv.com/local/northshore/stories/WWL090905sttam.3f4b69e0.html
Posted by: Melody at September 10, 2005 11:41 AMDoes anyone have any information regarding D. Bruce Cameron of Cameron Law Firm. His office was located at 1290 Seventh Street, Slidell LA.
Posted by: Nick Levitsky at September 14, 2005 10:32 PMAm looking to find Frances and Curtis Crawford
who lived on Palm Drive in Slidell.
I was their neighbor when I lived there and cannot find nor reach them.
Please tell them to try and contact me
in Montrose, Alabama.
Thanks.
Very interesting blog!
Posted by: Donny at September 16, 2005 05:12 AMI'M LOOKING FOR MARCINA JOHNSON OF SLIDELL,LA
Posted by: NEVA at September 17, 2005 05:00 PMmy wife is currently deployed in Slidell with the SBA contigent- anyone seeing this can email me at kculy2000@yahoo.com and let me know what the situation is like there in Slidell
thanks
i thank all the men and women out there helping get slidell back and runing thanks a lot
love vincent
Posted by: vincent w jensen at September 21, 2005 12:01 PMEdward Agnelly of crawford rd. pearl river, contact ray : drhermann@excite.com
NOTE: MISSING SINCE THE STORM
Edward Agnelly of Crawford Rd. Pearl River, LA. contact Ray : drhermann@excite.com
NOTE: MISSING SINCE THE STORM
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Posted by: vznwpb at October 14, 2005 12:56 PMI have a house on Oriole St and haven't been back since the hurricane. Not able to get there due to financial reasons. Does anyone at all have any information on the condition of Oriole St and the houses there? If so, please send me a brief email. I really need help.
Posted by: Colleen at October 16, 2005 02:56 PM I have a house on Oriole St and haven't been back since the hurricane. Not able to get there due to financial reasons. Does anyone at all have any information on the condition of Oriole St and the houses there? If so, please send me a brief email. I really need help. c_harvey2@yahoo.com