cousin and wife missing in neworleans (update)--fled yesterday

[njcarita]

my cousin has not been heard of since right after the hurricane-- him and his wife live off of bourbon street--- just asking for prayers!!!!


just found out his sister who lives in mobile al is fine!!!!

[lmhall2000]

I am praying for them...and all the families on the Gulf...I haven't followed the news since the day of the hurricane and thought New Orleans was "spared"....just heard today about the levees..I hope you hear soon from someone who can reach them.
Tara

[rnd4life]

My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. I pray that anyone who has a missing loved one will find them safe and sound. :grouphug:

[ducklite]

See the information in my signature about finding loved ones.

[njcarita]

my cousin has not been heard of since right after the hurricane-- him and his wife live off of bourbon street--- just asking for prayers!!!!


just found out his sister who lives in mobile al is fine!!!!

cousin got a cell call out to his brother that he is okay---
but they are refusing to leave their condo???????????????
bcause of the looting ---they don't want their stuff to get stolen

just asking for prayers---that they start using common sense and getthe heck out of there---

i just don't understand????

items can be replaced---a life can not

[Kermit]

I'll continue to pray for them. I know you must be worried. I'll ask God to heal them of "stuff-itis". :( They've been through a lot, and it's probably hard for them to think clearly.

[julia & nicks mom]

cousin got a cell call out to his brother that he is okay---
but they are refusing to leave their condo???????????????
bcause of the looting ---they don't want their stuff to get stolen

just asking for prayers---that they start using common sense and getthe heck out of there---

i just don't understand????

items can be replaced---a life can not


while I am glad they are safe - it sounds lilke maybe they lost their common sense in the storm

[Dan Murphy]

Good news to hear. :goodvibes

[Lisa loves Pooh]

Oh--they've GOT to leave.....have they told your cousin that the whole city is being evacuated?????

[ducklite]

Oh--they've GOT to leave.....have they told your cousin that the whole city is being evacuated?????

No, actually they do not have to leave. My friends dad isn't leaving. He's holed up in his house--it's one of those "old mansions" on St. Charles. He's got the third floor set for the long run with non-perishable food, bottled water, battery operated tv and tons of batteries, flashlights, etc. He filled all the tubs in the house so he can continue to flush the toilet. He's also got a shotgun, and will not hesitate to shoot ANYONE who even thinks about trying to enter his home.

Anne

[julia & nicks mom]

No, actually they do not have to leave. My friends dad isn't leaving. He's holed up in his house--it's one of those "old mansions" on St. Charles. He's got the third floor set for the long run with non-perishable food, bottled water, battery operated tv and tons of batteries, flashlights, etc. He filled all the tubs in the house so he can continue to flush the toilet. He's also got a shotgun, and will not hesitate to shoot ANYONE who even thinks about trying to enter his home.

Anne

Actually - they do HAVE to leave - that is what they mean by a mandatory evacuation

those who ignored the mandatory evacuation prior to the hurricane are now costing money and valuable resources to be rescued

ignoring another mandatory evacuation is selfish and stupid

how long should rescue workers continue to risk their lives for people who refused to help themselves when they could?

[dis4me]

:grouphug:

[ducklite]

Actually - they do HAVE to leave - that is what they mean by a mandatory evacuation

those who ignored the mandatory evacuation prior to the hurricane are now costing money and valuable resources to be rescued

ignoring another mandatory evacuation is selfish and stupid

how long should rescue workers continue to risk their lives for people who refused to help themselves when they could?

Actually, in this case, "mandatory" doesn't mean mandatory. It pretty much means that you are on your own. He's willing to accept the risk that he could have a situation where he needs help and won't get it. He's not cost anyone anything for rescue, in fact as of an hour ago, he still had not flooded. There was a bit of water in the street, but it would have to rise at least two more feet before it began lapping at the doors.

There are a very few places in NOLA that have a bit of elevation, he is in one of those few. And like I said, he's in a three story brick structure, so the flooding would have to rise above 30 feet before he began to get his feet wet.

Anne

[njcarita]

Oh--they've GOT to leave.....have they told your cousin that the whole city is being evacuated?????

his brother spoke to him --- and he refused to leave---- haven't gotten any more news since this mrning

[njcarita]

just wanted to thank everyone for their prayers--

found out this morning that my cousin/wife -- left new orleans yesterday-fled
with
12 people in 2 cars-- they said it was unimaginable

they are safe at a hotel--- i don't know where???

pray other family member get good news soon too!!!!

[Lisa loves Pooh]

No, actually they do not have to leave. My friends dad isn't leaving. He's holed up in his house--it's one of those "old mansions" on St. Charles.

The whole city has to leave--it is closed. He isn't going to last forever in there. There are absolutely no services and will not be for months.

I'm sure when they are done bussing out the masses--they'll start picking up those left behind.

[S. C.]

those who ignored the mandatory evacuation prior to the hurricane are now costing money and valuable resources to be rescued

ignoring another mandatory evacuation is selfish and stupid

how long should rescue workers continue to risk their lives for people who refused to help themselves when they could?
ITA..

[C.Ann]

I'll continue to pray for them. I know you must be worried. I'll ask God to heal them of "stuff-itis". :( They've been through a lot, and it's probably hard for them to think clearly.
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I agree.. Very hard to think rationally under those circumstances.. :(