Just caught that on the news this morning actually! The images I were seeing similar to that one were unbelievable! Also, the traffic scenarios and people fleeing from New Orleans look just like scenes from films such as 'Deep Impact', 'Independence Day' and 'The Day After Tomorrow' etc. etc.
22 years ago, I was in Houston, TX (also Gulf Coast) when hurricane Alicia hit. It picked up a huge tree from the neighbor's front yard and planted it (literally) in the neighbor's front room. The strangest thing is that no one heard it happening...even the neighbors who were asleep at the time. Maybe the wind causes a sort of sound vacuum?
Anyway, we went without power for a week and without water for two. New Orleans, I'm afraid, is in for much more trauma.
Quite a mystery that no-one heard it, perfectly acceptable theory to consider that the wind somehow muffles the sound/noise.
Have never been involved in a natural diaster myself, except the day I was born records one of the biggest hurricanes in Britain...not that I'd remember!
So my thoughts are with those who have, and those that may.
I heard or read somewhere that the actual city of New Orleans is 20' Below sea level. A series of dikes and levees hold the sea at bay. IF this is true.. this could be really bad. They expect a 28' surge and alot of rain.
The city is below sea level. It literally forms a bowl and in order to keep the water out, it must be pumped out. The pumps can move one inch of water out of the city each hour--assuming there is power to keep them pumping.
This city has been a disaster waiting for a Cat 5. Katrina could still weaken or change course. If not, I expect this storm to be the most costly in US history. New Orleans may never be the same. I don't want to sound alarmist, but the potential destruction to a US city this storm may bring has never been seen before.
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Just caught that on the news this morning actually! The images I were seeing similar to that one were unbelievable! Also, the traffic scenarios and people fleeing from New Orleans look just like scenes from films such as 'Deep Impact', 'Independence Day' and 'The Day After Tomorrow' etc. etc.
It does look frigtening, doesn't it.
22 years ago, I was in Houston, TX (also Gulf Coast) when hurricane Alicia hit. It picked up a huge tree from the neighbor's front yard and planted it (literally) in the neighbor's front room. The strangest thing is that no one heard it happening...even the neighbors who were asleep at the time.
Maybe the wind causes a sort of sound vacuum?
Anyway, we went without power for a week and without water for two. New Orleans, I'm afraid, is in for much more trauma.
Terrible news indeed Agnes.
Quite a mystery that no-one heard it, perfectly acceptable theory to consider that the wind somehow muffles the sound/noise.
Have never been involved in a natural diaster myself, except the day I was born records one of the biggest hurricanes in Britain...not that I'd remember!
So my thoughts are with those who have, and those that may.
Trée, Trée, Trée, Trée....yes...I've got it. Thanks so much for the advice. Most definetly helps! Who knew punctuation could be so complex?
T0meh, you write so eloquently for a young man.
Maybe your coming into this world was truly an event in itself. One to stir the wind gods. :)~
Yes, our thoughts are with those souls down south.
Linny, you are truly a gem!!! Now, is it pronounced Tree or Tray? Or (oh no) some other way even??
Agnes, it's pronounced like "tray."
Linny, :-)
LOL - being from Cajun Country I should have known that. How very French. ;)
FYI - my ancestors are from Baton Rouge. What if we're related?
We are Roy's...pronounced "Wa".
I heard or read somewhere that the actual city of New Orleans is 20' Below sea level. A series of dikes and levees hold the sea at bay. IF this is true.. this could be really bad. They expect a 28' surge and alot of rain.
The city is below sea level. It literally forms a bowl and in order to keep the water out, it must be pumped out. The pumps can move one inch of water out of the city each hour--assuming there is power to keep them pumping.
This city has been a disaster waiting for a Cat 5. Katrina could still weaken or change course. If not, I expect this storm to be the most costly in US history. New Orleans may never be the same. I don't want to sound alarmist, but the potential destruction to a US city this storm may bring has never been seen before.
I pray I am wrong.
Why, thank you Agnes - an alluring compliment I'm highly grateful to receive!
I Look forward to reading more of your published thoughts!
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