OK, I can't sleep, got a NOLA question

steve2470

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Wed Aug-31-05 10:25 PM
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OK, I can't sleep, got a NOLA question

Has the flooding really stopped, or is that govt. propaganda ?

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crispini

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Wed Aug-31-05 10:26 PM
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1. I read earlier that the water level

had stabilized with lake Ponchatrain. In other words, it's FLIPPIN FULL. So, yeah, it's stopped. Can't get any fuller.

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steve2470

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Wed Aug-31-05 10:27 PM
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4. Thank you Crispiini :-) nt

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MercutioATC

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Wed Aug-31-05 10:26 PM
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2. The flooding hasn't "stopped" , but the water isn't rising any more.

Still lots of water, but I don't believe it's still getting deeper.

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fishnfla

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Wed Aug-31-05 10:27 PM
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3. the water stopped rising

it reached sea level

can go in and out with the tide

they cant fix the levees

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Igel

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Wed Aug-31-05 10:51 PM
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8. Now they *can* fix the levees.

Much easier with lower water flow through the breeches.

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bloom

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Wed Aug-31-05 10:28 PM
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5. I heard it can go up a foot or two with the tides

http://www.wwltv.com/local/northshore/stories/083105cccawwlkatslidell.45b6ae6a.html

on one of the videos.

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aint_no_life_nowhere

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Wed Aug-31-05 10:33 PM
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6. Fortunately there are no other tropical storms headed their way

Tropical Depression Lee (the next name in the alphabet after Katrina) has apparently stalled in the Atlantic and won't form a hurricane. All those poor people in New Orleans would need right now is another hurricane. Apparently, the National Weather Service has predicted a very heavy hurricane season this year, especially between August and November. I certainly hope they can get everyone to safety before another storm arrives and refloods the city, if another one hits in that area this season.

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Horse with no Name

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Wed Aug-31-05 10:36 PM
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7. I recommend a silly movie

and a beer before bed.
I know you have to be overwrought.
Tomorrow will prove to be a test of sanity. Trust me.
3 days without food and water and in flood conditions in the heat--the stories we have heard so far will be considered fairy tales.
It will be grim.:cry:

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