If you have any information about the conditions of the area that you haven't seen anywhere else, please leave in my comments and I'll do my best to post them here. I'm paying attention to all the requests for info from particular areas and as soon as I see anything on your area of request, I'll post that, as well. If you don't see an answer yet, it's because I can't find specific information.
Last night, Mark posted in the comments:
Unfortunately I have more horrific news from Slidell.....the hospital completely colapsed today. As of the last report to me there were not any survivors. This is truely a sad time for all of the South.
I still can't believe the media is avoiding whats going on in Slidell.
Again this is coming from friends involved with the search and rescue efforts currently going on.
Devastating.
Reported by shebert in the comments:
My 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 toni at August 31, 2005 06:58 AMNot a time for hate and blame ...the media simply can't get to everywhere...they face the same issues all others do. They are not ignoring Slidell. I am concerned too, have loved ones there and in Mobile etc...hard time for all, let's pull together guys and help in any way we can.
Posted by: liz s. at August 31, 2005 07:32 AMWhich hospital collapsed in Slidell?
Posted by: Rachel at August 31, 2005 07:55 AMHas this beeon confirmed about the hospital? I haven't seen it anywhere else.
Posted by: Linda Robinson at August 31, 2005 08:59 AMCan anyone there assist me? I am desperately worried about my best friend Cathy Neight and her husband Charlesray (Bub) Neight. They live on Crestwood Drive with their son Cody. Please, if anyone has any information on them contact me at 317-440-8202. And if you get to her, tell her Annie says it'll be OK and come here.
Posted by: Annie Kinsey at August 31, 2005 01:30 PMDoes anyone have any information about Turtle Creek off Military or Hampshire Dr.?
Posted by: Brenda at August 31, 2005 03:30 PMI am looking for information on Eden Isles and Clipper Estates.
Posted by: Jim Mermis at August 31, 2005 08:29 PMI live in North Forest subdivison and I was wondering if their were any trees down and/or power lines that caused any damage. If so could someone please let know what streets received the damage homes.
Posted by: Clinton at September 1, 2005 03:20 AMLooking for info on Tom and Linda Reed-they have homes on Ranch Road and Teal Street
Posted by: Lori Higgins at September 2, 2005 06:08 AMAny word about Bon Village?
Posted by: David Thomas at September 2, 2005 09:08 AMDoes anyone know anything about Ridgecrest dr.
right behide the old K-Mart on Gause blvd. by Lakewood subdivision.
It is between Gause and Fremeaux Blvd
IN SLIDELL,
THANK YOU SO MUCH, SEND EMAIL TO LUA77@AOL.COM
Does anyone know anything about Ridgecrest dr.
right behide the old K-Mart on Gause blvd. by Lakewood subdivision.
It is between Gause and Fremeaux Blvd
IN SLIDELL,
THANK YOU SO MUCH, SEND EMAIL TO LUA77@AOL.COM
Any info on Lake Village area?
Posted by: Richard Clesi at September 2, 2005 10:36 AMWe live at 676 Dale Drive - 2 blocks from Slidell High - please let us know about that street
Posted by: Debbi at September 2, 2005 11:09 AMLooking for my sister Joanne Billings. If you have any info please contact me at cookiescorner1@aol.com
Doug Byers
Looking 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.
Posted by: Valerie at September 2, 2005 01:38 PMis there anything left of weschester estates.have been into slidell but couldnt get that far in?
Posted by: tim at September 2, 2005 05:36 PMwent thru Slidell today. I live in Eagle point and the water got about 3-3 1/2' inside the house Looks about the same for Spartan Trace. Went down Gause and the hospitals looked fine (both). Town does not look as bad as I had suspected from news reports but I just went down Ponchatrain and Gause
Posted by: D.Crawford at September 2, 2005 07:02 PMI live in Slidell and stayed though the storm. Got about 9 feet of water off Old Spanish Trail, but the water receded from most areas; New Kingspoint's levees held water for a while. Not much water past Gause, and the hospital is fine, although SMH was evacuated. No electric, phones, etc., but Turtle Creek and Cross Gates had running water for a few days. I'm going back tomorrow to deliver more supplies and help however I can; important questions can be e-mailed to me at BinkieInky@yahoo.com and I will try to answer them the best I can.
Posted by: Rai at September 2, 2005 07:15 PMdoes anyone know the status of Dr. Eddingtons office?
Posted by: R C at September 2, 2005 08:05 PMLOOKING FOR MISSING MOM AND GRANDPA!! LANA GENTILE AND BILL DAVIDSON, 104 BARD CIRCLE SLIDELL, LA 70458/ BETWEEN NORTHWOOD DR AND WHISPERWOOD BLVD. PLEASE CALL IF YOU HAVE ANY INFO, I HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO GET ANY PICURES OR INFO ABOUT THAT AREA . PLEASE CALL TARA AT 310-743-2820
Posted by: tara at September 3, 2005 01:29 AMI have a friend who lives at some apartments at 400 Voters Rd. in Slidell... I haven't heard from them about whether they know if the buildings are still standing or not, or just how flooded they got...
Do you happen to know?
Thanks!
Posted by: Karen at September 3, 2005 06:14 AMAny info about Chamale Cove? Did it flood? Did condos flood? How high did the water rise? Is there bad tree damage? Which areas are restricted now? I'm from there, but evacuated to Atlanta, and have no idea what Slidell is like now . Thanks for any news.
Posted by: Cecile at September 3, 2005 02:30 PMHow bad is Slidell? I don,t hear anything in the news. My friend Dawn Tillman lives there with three children. She lives on 61333 Hwy 11 in a Apartent complex close to the Alton Elementary. I think !
Can anyone give me any information ?
Thanks
God bless everyone
Nicol
Posted by: Nicol Smith at September 3, 2005 04:01 PMHas anyone heard from the Thornhills (Ed, wife, and 2 children; Joey and Beverly) who lived on Westchester?
Posted by: Sheree & Scott Gibson at September 3, 2005 06:35 PMI know that there is no blame... But the media could give more info about slidell, they are covering almost everywere elce, people live there too!!! I have family there myself and i used to live there. People want to know how bad it really is, there are alot of rumers floting around. Does anyone know how bad college st got hit and old town???
Posted by: Heather Smith at September 4, 2005 02:08 AMMy sister-in-law, Judy Ross, lived at 400 Voters Lane, Apt 124, in Slidell. We have been unable to contact her, but know she did not evacuate prior to the storm. Can anyone provide any information about her, or the status of area where she lived?
Posted by: Glenn Davis at September 4, 2005 08:59 AMThe area around Hwy 90 and Hwy 190 is in bad shape. There is boats 2 miles from the rigolets east of the bridge sitting on 90. Apple Pie Ridge Road is gone from one end to the other, even broke the road. Avery Estates took 24 foot of surge most if not all tryed to float away. My place is on Downey Road the next road norh of Apple Pie Ridge 20 foot of surge all filled up with water the ones with slabs the ones that sit on wood floated around the yards.
going back tonight city curfew is from 9pm to 7am
That's how 90 and 190 area looks close to the Ms. State line
any word about the 1st presbyterian church in slidell or pastor jim cramer?
Posted by: bruce at September 5, 2005 11:07 AMany word about the 1st presbyterian church in slidell or pastor jim cramer?
Posted by: bruce at September 5, 2005 11:07 AMHow about Slidell High School, old Junior Hi, Belvedere Estates, Florida Ave, seventh street? Any information about these specific areas would be appreciated.
Posted by: RUth at September 5, 2005 02:17 PMWondering how Lake Village area fared and is the hospital still standing?
Posted by: Mary at September 5, 2005 07:02 PMjust about everything from freamaux over in slidell got some water. many people have trees down. dellwood subdivision and the connecting subdivisions, across ponchitrain dr. were almost completely under water. slamen high had water as well as neighbor hoods between ponchitrain foods and the health department. if your looking for pets many rescued and stray pets were brought to heritage park for the next few weeks for claims.
Posted by: Amiee at September 5, 2005 09:45 PMPlease, I am looking for the Oestriecher family that live on Oak Tree Dr in Slidell. If you have any info on that area I would appreciate it.
Posted by: Alfredo at September 5, 2005 10:46 PMMy brother lives in Slidell, new Crossgates. North of Gause. They did not flood, they went back, lots of trees down. They report not as bad as rumors suggest. Some people staying with generators. Lots of police patrols, they are so grateful. They saw lots of Natl. Gaurd too. Applebees lost roof, but Wal Mart and Home Depot are open with generator power.
Posted by: Sara Ross at September 6, 2005 01:16 AMif any one has info or has seen chamale cove west area in slidell, la. please write. my mother is anxious to know if the condos are still standing? thanks. nettie
Posted by: nettie at September 6, 2005 01:45 PMif any one has info or has seen chamale cove west area in slidell, la. please write. my mother is anxious to know if the condos are still standing? thanks. nettie
Posted by: nettie at September 6, 2005 01:46 PMI AM TRYING TO LOCATE MY SISTER CAROL SMITH AND HER HUSBAND WILLIE THEY LIVED AT 27384 ZELDA DRIVE LACOMBE LA 70445-6359 HAVE NO TRACE IF ANY NEWS PLEASE RING ENGLAND 01526 321169 OR CELLPHONE 07733415685 OR 0R ENGLAND 01723375416 (SISTER) OR CELLPHONE 07812391797 24 HRS THANKYOU FOR YOUR HELP . GOD BLESS YOU ALL !!.
LARRY SMITH.
Posted by: larry smith at September 6, 2005 01:53 PMPlease provide information regarding my friends in Slidell - Mrs. Norma Sherman, Swede and Elise Olsen, Jim and Jean Orgeron, Bob and Mary Callahan - all live near Our Lady of Lourdes Church in Slidell. If you see them give them our love and tell them they can come to Baton Rouge and stay with us.
Posted by: Roselyn Richard at September 6, 2005 02:52 PMPlease provide information regarding my friends in Slidell - Mrs. Norma Sherman, Swede and Elise Olsen, Jim and Jean Orgeron, Bob and Mary Callahan - all live near Our Lady of Lourdes Church in Slidell. If you see them give them our love and tell them they can come to Baton Rouge and stay with us.
Posted by: Roselyn Richard at September 6, 2005 02:53 PMDoes anyone know the Maraia's on Camden Street, in Slidell or of the area and how bad the area was hit?
Please advise whether the area has been evacuated or not.
God Bless!!
Please email me at anupasoni@comcast.net
Posted by: anupa at September 7, 2005 12:05 AMMy Daughter and Son-in-law have a house on Ranch Road in Slidell. . They have been unable to contact anyone and do not know if they still have a house. My son-in-law is heading back to Base in New Orleans as he is in the Navy.
My daughter and Grandson will be living with us until further notice. Anyone who can give us info on that Road would be greatly appreciated. We live in PA.
I have not heard from my Irish brother Francis(frank)Hopkins since start of Katrina.He lives at Gause Boulevard West,Slidell.Would appreciate any news.
Posted by: pat hopkins at September 7, 2005 07:46 AMi am looking for friends at 2023 wellington lane in slidell and their names are tami and michael. it could be drive but i believe it is lane. if anyone is in the area please try to contact them for me as i want to help and am comng down in october. thankyou you all so much and god bless. pat king
Posted by: pat king at September 7, 2005 02:21 PMi am looking for friends at 2023 wellington lane in slidell and their names are tami and michael. it could be drive but i believe it is lane. if anyone is in the area please try to contact them for me as i want to help and am comng down in october. thankyou you all so much and god bless. pat king
Posted by: pat king at September 7, 2005 02:22 PMTrying to contact Chris, Cindy, CJ or Josh Fontaine of 203 Avery Drive, Slidell, La. Their area was hit with the worst of the storm surge. These are dear friends, and if they are in need of assistance, please let me know.
Sincerely,
Bruce Ohms
looking for my son, keith pike. Lived at 61333Hwy11 apt D-17-Stones Throw Apts. have tried to call the office but can't get an answer. Would like word from him or aboout him.
looking for information on condition of Venition Isles in west slidell...please contact me with info..have family there.
Posted by: paula roberts at September 10, 2005 10:30 AMlooking for information on condition of Venician Isles in west slidell...please contact me with info..have family there.
Posted by: paula roberts at September 10, 2005 10:31 AMMy son-Keith Pike-called this morning. He is fine and in a safe place until his apartment gets redone. His Dad is in a safe place also
Posted by: pauline pike at September 10, 2005 01:14 PMlooking for Walter Vaughn who lives on Spartan Loop in South Slidell. Any information appreciated.
Posted by: Lance Straughn at September 10, 2005 05:17 PMDoes anyone have information on Tom Fields? His address was Clipper Street.
Posted by: Margaret Baldwin at September 10, 2005 08:37 PMIf anyone can give us ANY information on Salmen High School/Football program, please post. We are trying to get our boys back together. God Bless & take care...
Posted by: Pearse at September 13, 2005 10:17 PMI am assisting people in locating missing loved ones. If anyone has information or even property info on a Edward Agnelly of 65103 crawford rd. pearl river, plase e-mail me. thanks and God bless all of you.
Posted by: fran at September 16, 2005 08:36 AMre:edward agnelly.oops! forgot e-mail address lol
franniesings2@yahoo.com
Looking for information about area around 42319 Highway 190 East Slidell, Louisiana. Please let me know how the Highway 190 East (on the North side of the highway)area between Apple Pie Ridge Roade and Downey Road faired Katrina. We lived there at one time and have friends who still resided there.
Posted by: Jan at October 11, 2005 11:49 AM