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The Bay St. Louis Bridge is gone and Hghwy 603 is not passable. The only way to get there is from I-10 and Highway 90. Don't head there.
Porter Ave and hghwy 90 is devastated. President Casino deposited in the middle of the highway.
The Bay St. Louis Bridge is gone and Hghwy 603 is not passable. The only way to get there is from I-10 and Highway 90. Don't head there.
Porter Ave and hghwy 90 is devastated. President Casino deposited in the middle of the highway.
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Can anyone tell me if all the buildings on Main Street in Bay St. Louis are under water?
Looking for Sonny Hansen and his son Ray. They live on:
317 St. Charles St
Bay St. Louis
Last contact was Monday before Noon. No word since them.
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In Washington,DC and glued to the news and internet. I cannot imagine the devastation and horror that you folks are experiencing. Many of our local emergency crews are on the way to help. We are praying for everyone affected by Katrina. Thank you for posting the information.
Thanks for the info. Keep it coming.
Hey you morons - trying to profit by posting your business blogs on here - GET A LIFE!
I would like any news you might get of the Ryland family or the Bertucci family. Our old family home is at 911 Second Street.
Thanks
Gene Ryland
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Mike,
Thanks for the information regarding the Maison D'Orleans apartments. I spoke with the management company in Auburn, AL. They have also been unable to contact their local management and have no information. They promise to call me the minute they know something and I'll share everything I learn with your blog.
On another note, do you know of a website bulletin board or something similar to post names of missing and look for names of survivors? If one does not yet exist, and people are interested, I can set one up for people to post pics and info regarding missing friends and relatives.
If there is interest, I'll post an email and web address.
Jim
Looking for information on the conditions toward the Naval Base in Gulfport. Is the water that far?
Also interested in Naval Base status...no word from family member there. Thanks so much.
Thanks for your excellent reporting. Only you guys on the ground really know what's going on. You lost so much, and here you are performing an essential public service. Great job! Susan
i think this site has been very helpful to many people. you guys need to take care of yourselves, but do not stop posting...it is one link to an area in which there are no links. you are doing important work now. any word whether answering specific requests or not is important to many. the news, in its repititive, "not really telling the story" manner seems of little importance to the fact that you guys aren't going for ratings and headlines. keep bringing it from the streets. it is real, and real seems to be a comfort.
thank you.
Is I-10 passable from Hwy 49 to Gautier/Vancleave or Ocean Springs exits?
I was just wondering if there was any information on the Menge Ave area. A close friend stayed in his house just north of I-10 at the Menge exit... I don't know if there's potential for flooding there or not...
Thanks so much for this blog. It's giving many of us peace of mind.
Has anything been heard or said about Ocean Springs? My mother-in-Law has a houe on front beach. We were trying to find out if that area was flooded or destroyed. Thanks for any information.
Any info on the Gulfport airport area?
help,parents live in seashore manor methodist home on4th floor did not leave for hurricane.larry and chrys mertens please e-mail me @ l.mertens@comcast.net with any info at all please their son len
unbelespirit: I am sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but the last report I got is that most of the homes along Front Beach in Ocean Springs have been significantly damaged or completely destroyed. East Beach is apparently pretty bad as well. I think most of OS within a mile of the water has been hit hard.
I would be interested in a site for the missing. I live in Michigan, and my mother lives in Gulfport. I have not heard from her, and she did stay in her house. The last time I talked to her was at 1:00 am Monday morning. Her address is 3312 1/2 11th St. Her name is Karen Cowles. I have already contacted the Red Cross.
Rachel nelsonrachel13@comcast.net
You guys are doing a great job helping people get word on the conditions down there. Becareful as you do this, but keep the info coming as long as you can.
Thanks Cheryl. Believe it or not, bad news is better than no news. Not knowing is really difficult. Thanks for the information.
Bonni
Re: Bay St. Louis - just heard from a friend that some friends and family on Demontlizan(sp?) street - one block from the beach -rode out the storm and are okay. They had two feet of water in their house. I don't know their elevation, but they did not have water in Camille.
I am still hoping to hear about parents in the Pass - on Montebella St. off of Menge.
Liz
any news on any houses near the intersection of 37th and 9th?
37th and 9th in gulfport, that is... near the grand casino and the pizza hut/hurricane camille boat
Looking for Warren Holdenbach Milner st. Gulfport.
unbelesprit:
front beach did not fare well. my mom & dad told me that the drive itself isn't really there anymore. their condo was at gulf oaks along front beach: the front ones were washed away. the ones in the back, including theirs, had the first floor washed away.
does anyone know anything about downtown o.s.?
How are some of you hearing from friends? I have had NO contact with ANYONE down there. Cellphones are of no use. Are the towers down or just swamped with calls?
Stacie, MS native relocated to Atlanta
Looking for family in Gulf Port have not heard from them since the decided to board up and ride out storm if you could help I would greatly be in debt. They are Donald and Emma McDowell
800 Murphy St
Gulf Port
Any info you can provide I would greatly appreciate
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Stacie: I live in Atlanta as well, and I have been in contact with my brother at Keesler AFB because he is able to call out from there - the AFB uses a phone system that bypasses the local phones or something. (??)
Also, I have another friend who just moved to Ocean Springs from Atlanta and she still has her Atlanta cell phone number so she has been able to make some calls. Everyone with a 228 cell phone number is out of luck right now because the cell phone towers are apparently down, or service is just overloaded or something. People just have to be patient until phone service is back.
In general, damage in Biloxi and OS is very bad but most people were able to find safety in their attics or on the roof until the storm passed. I have heard one story of a couple who lived on East Beach in OS whose house collapsed around them but they survived by riding down the street on a piece of plywood.
Hopefully people who lived within a mile or two of the beach evacuated. I really don't understand why anyone living on the beach or close to it would have stayed in their house when Katrina was predicted to be a cat 5 on Sunday when there was still plenty of time to get out. My sister in law left OS at 6pm on Sunday night and was able to make it to Panama City without too much trouble.
Any information on the back bay in Biloxi? My grandmother owns a home there and a few friends. I was wondering on the damage to that area. She lives off of Popps Ferry Bridge..I know that the bridge is closed. Any info please send to my email address Caligrlinseatac@aol.com Thank you.
Cheryl, thanks for the cellphone info. I'll try to be patient. :( Best wishes.
Stacie
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FYI to those looking for folks: www.wlox.com has a link titled "Locate Friends and Family -Slow Loading Due to Heavy Use." I actually couldn't get it to load AT ALL, but maybe some of you will have success.
Stacie
Haven't heard much about Ocean Springs and hoping someone can give an update. I have relatives there. Thank you.
Any words about Ocean Springs and Fort Bayou areas?
any idea on pass christian? looking david and catherine edwards
You guys are doing a great thing here - thanks for the info. I think it's kinda crappy for people to use this blog to promote their own self-interests.
If you have a speedy connection, check out the flyover video they've got at wlox.com; it's a horrific amount of damage.
When this blog said that the Ocean Springs bridge is *gone*, they were not kidding.
You were just on CNN.
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Stay safe guys!
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I just saw this blog on CNN. Keep up the great work, guys, and be safe.
Anyone know anything about Larose? or Lafourche County (Parish)?
I saw video on CNN and he was on Main Str. and the beach and there wasn't much left.
We just heard about your blog on TV. We're in New Iberia, where there was no damage. We have a Mandeville family staying with us, and need all info possible, as they are concerned about friends, family, and their home.
Thanks for the website again!!!
Jeff
What about survivors in Bay St. Louis ? There is virtually no news coming through about these small towns.
anywhere near east scenic and donlin ave, pass christian?
WOW! Found your blog per CNN's onair recommendation!!! They just gave you a 3minute piece! Way to go...
FYI. The NASA Michoud facility which actually builds the external tanks is loacted near Bay St Louis and basically took a direct hit with at least 125mph winds. All employees (about 65) that were on site are doing well and working to repair facility.
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Can anyone tell me anything about Pass Christian? I have family living on Wenmar Ave by the super WalMart.
Thanks for the site.
Can anyone tell us what is going on in Long Beach and Pass Christian?
Thanks.
can anyone tell me if there is still a house at 1096 beach blvd. Biloxi. It is approx 2 blocks down from the lighthouse going away from the Beau. PLEASE PLEASE RESPOND or post a pic. THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!!!
I'm trying to get information about my father and step-mom. They live a few blocks off the beach in Gulfport, almost to Pass Christian. You know where the blue Camille souveneir boat is? Right behind there. They said they were staying in their home Sunday night when I spoke to them, I just need to know that they're okay. Are any of the back roads drivable? Where are people gathering if they were forced out of their homes?
Thanks for the information, guys, it's painful but needed.
Amanda
David and Katherine,
Last I heard, Henderson Point was destroyed. Hancock Bank buiding was demolished and so was wal mart.
It appears that the money has been moved in the president’s budget to handle homeland security and the war in Iraq, and I suppose that’s the price we pay. Nobody locally is happy that the levees can’t be finished, and we are doing everything we can to make the case that this is a security issue for us.
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any news on Seashore Manor?
Posting information found on this blog on other blogs to help coordinate information sharing. My heart and prayers go out to victims and families, all who are affected.
Ginger
I'm so glad there is a blog about this. I can't imagine how horrible it'd be to have to experience that. I'm praying for you guys.
Does anyone know anything about the air force hospital in Buloxi? Most of the air force in the area were told to ride out the storm there, and we can't get through to any of them. Any news? Specifically, we're looking for Devon and Becky Murtos, they have a two month-old baby with them.
I too am looking for word about the Gulfport Airport area.
thanks for making this site available.
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What of the Naval Construction Base. If not damage to bad you can count on the Sea Bees. WE were there for Dade county, you can bet we will take care of our Home port. Prayers for all.
My Name is Kennishah and me and my family are DESPERATLEY looking for my GrandParents who decided to stay in their home in Bay St Louis.. They live on the corner of 6th St in Bay st louis. Their names are John and Doris Maddux and i am sure they are both in need of serious medical attention. despite my family's pleas they decided to ride out in their motor home- if ANYONE has ANY Information please please e-mail me at kennishah@cox.net ... I would be greatly in debted to anyone that could share even the slightlest bit of info. Thanks for your help and concern,
My prayers are with everyone and their families,
Kennishah
Fascinating, stay safe!
Does anyone know anything about henderson point across the bay from Bay St. Louis over the bridge. My family owns a house 50 yards off the water. Its right next to that baptist summer school so if there is any news on that it would be helpful as well. Thanks and great blog
Do you have any word on Keesler AFB, or Beauvoir? Or McCaughan Ave in Long Beach?? I'd like to know if my cousins have any place to go when they return home. Thanks, and we'll keep praying for you all.
Yours,
A former Biloxi resident.
Saw you on CNN also, glad you guys are ok and now helping everyone understand things better who are not there. Keep up the great work and be careful!!
God bless all of you. This is too sad.
Hey guys,I heard about your blog on CNN and thought I'd check it out. My thoughts and prayers go out to everyone touched by this devastating storm. thank you for your efforts to help others, stay safe and wishing you some sense of peace soon.
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Looking for news on the conditions of the Gulfport neighborhoods along Dedeaux Rd. on the Cowan-Lorraine end ( Pine Hills and Loren D.)? I have friends and family in that area and have not seen that area on the news. Did they flood, and is there alot of damage?
Any word on the Bayou View area in Gulfport. We evacuated but still have friends in the area. Last talked to them Monday @8a.m. They had water up to there door at that time and have small children. I just wanted to see if any now about the area. (kendall Ave) or ( 45th st) in bayou view. Thanks--stephen Emmer
I, too, saw info about your blog on CNN and want to thank you for posting this information. The news channels have spent many hours covering New Orleans, Biloxi and Gulfport, and some info now on Bay St. Louis. However, no one has mentioned Pass Christian, and that is where my son and his wife and 2 little boys live; also her parents. They did evacuate to her parents' home about 35 miles out of Pass but I've not been able to get ANY info about P.C.
I am new to this blogging and don't know all the protocol but thank anyone for any info you can give me. -- Family is Mike and Jennifer McCoy and kids and Steve and Maureen Saucier. Sue McCoy
Is their anyway you can walk down debuys rd and check and see how bad the Plantation Apt. complexs is it is across the street from JD
I agree, more news on the pass, I have a house there
Thoughts and prayers are with those affected by the hurricane.
Hello! My wife and I live on East St. in Pass Christian. We are right off Bayview on the way to Timber Ridge from Hwy 90. Does anyone know how that area fared? How high the water got? We are 16' high but right across the street from Bois Dore Canal. PLEASE, PLEASE respond and let me know how things are going.
Thank you for setting up this blog. I heard about it on CNN; you're in our prayers.
Say, I see you're getting a lot of spam, which can be frustrating. Most of it is done automatically. If you go into your template settings and turn on comment verification, you can get rid of most of that so that *real* comments are posted here.
Please, please keep on writing. Thank you for bringing us this information.
You people who are posting commercial messages here need to BUTT OUT!
Your blog is a great service to the community. Thank you very much!
It is despicable that there are a few low life people posting their business blogs on this site to try to profit from the tragedy of others. Why don’t you get a life?
Upstate NY is holding good thoughts for everyone down there. Love the blog. Wish those seaking profit would stay out of the comments though. (that's just my opinion... it's a bit rude if you ask me)
My dad is trying to head south to survey the damage to the pass, but is having trouble getting south of hattiesburg.
Looking for information on LeBatard family - 311 eastview drive. (The neighborhood located near Sun Herald) Biloxi, MS
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Looking for information on in-laws home in Bay St. Louis at 114 Elaine Drive in Jordan River Estates. Also any information on Jim and Jane Long in Gulfport on F Avenue, David and Pam Kidd in Bay St. Louis, George and Paula Cullinan 2365 Park Place in Gulfport. We would appreciate any information, we have not heard from anyone or been able to contact anyone. Thanks for setting up this site.
Thanks for the info guys. I evacuated the area on Sunday. I live across the street from the Sun Herald at Oak Grove Apartments. I am just wondering if I will have anything to come back to. What does Pass Road look like? Be Safe.
Hi,
First I would like to commend your heroic efforts you have shown by staying in that area during Hurricane Katrina. I live in Atlanta, GA my sister and brother-in-law live in Pascagoula off of Chicot Rd and Martin Rd. they vacated the city Sunday and traveled to the Delta (Cleveland, MS). However they and I are interested in seeing footage of Pascagoula, are the houses still standing are is there heavy damage? Your response would be deeply appreciated. Thank you for all that you have done and shall do.
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Cortrell
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Do you know anything about Henderson Point? It's right off of the Bay St. Louis bridge in Past Christian. The specific property I'm asking about it between the Baptist center and the large apartment complex. Is it still there?
Oh, and thank you very much. I greatly appreciate this.
If anyone can tell me anything about the condition of Ocean Springs, specifically the area of St. Andrews (near the golf course) I would be forever grateful. My grandmother lives in St. Andrews and did not evacuate. I worry that she is hurt or trapped. I feel so helpless up here in wisconsin.
thanks for your help.
Does anyone know what conditions are like on Overlook Drive in Gulfport? We are trying to find out about our daughter. You may email me at lucyseawright@yahoo.com
Thank you.
Re: Pass Christian -I have heard that Henderson Pt. is gone from several sources. I have also heard that Timber Ridge sustained a lot of damage.
Some good news - friends made it to their parents' house in the Pass on Menge, just south of the RR tracks and they are okay. May be lots of damage, but elder parents who stayed are okay.
I am still hoping for news of my parents on Montebella Rd. off of Menge - Bob & Pat Erichsen at 23302 Montebella Rd.
Thank you, Liz
apparently henderson point was destroyed
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I am looking to find out about residents on Santini St. in Biloxi they went to the bell station at the end of the street,my dad is lee morris just want to know if they are ok. I live in Canada and haven't heard a thing,I am also wondering about Wiggins, have not heard how that town made out,a loved one from Ocean springs went there to take shelter and to look after an elderly sister. My sister margie parker and husband carl and two girls stayed as they have a farm and couldn;tabandon the animals,hope for some word, Diane Simon
does anyone have any info on the base??? thank you!!! lindsay@cmartin.com
looking for Warren Holdenbach - Milner Blvd - Gulfport
I'm looking for Jena Merlau she lived in Ocean Prings near the high school i havent talked to her since late sunday night and i'm extreamly worried about her and her mother if anyone has any information please contact me at aciddust_420@yahoo.com
Thank You,
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For all those wondering about o.s./gautier, it is bad news. Gautier fared much better inland; those houses along the beach and some bayous were flooded or gone (from what i hear). I talked to relatives in o.s., and it sounds horrifying. I have heard that front beach and east beach are gone; that the bridge is gone. My family live across the highway behind mcdonald's , and 2 of the 3 houses were completely flooded. Another aunt lives just a block from the beach and she got only a foot or so of water. So, go figure. I just pray that if there is another hurricane like this one in my time, that they will leave and come spend the weekend with me. Don't know about downtown o.s. My aunt used to own a shop down there, and it flooded with the littlest amount of rain. That leads me to think that downtown probably did not fare well.
From WLOX:
Keesler suffered extensive damage to base housing, training facilities and industrial areas from raging flood waters that were up to four feet deep.
There are no injuries reported at the Biloxi base.
I just spent a week in Long Beach in July. I'm so sad to see the devestation in Gulfport and Biloxi but I would like the people in the Gulf Coast to know that my families thoughts are with you.
Can anyone tell me if the houses on Kirkland Ave in Ocean Springs are still standing?
Thanks,
Allison
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Here are some answers, hope they can help. I am a Lt Col from Keesler; for all those looking for information on the base please get into www.keesler.af.mil; nobody sheltering on base was hurt but the base itself was hit very hard, nobody will leave Keesler until Thursday or Friday and they are not recommending ANYBODY currently in the status of evacuee to get there before Friday at least; there is a number for AFP: 800-435-9941 for updated daily info; being said that personally I thank the creators of this page for their work especially in this times of crisis. Thanks.
I heard that Pascagoula, along the beach, has the same problem as o.s. A friend knows someone who lives on washington ave, and he and his family were waiting on the roof for help. Heard that downtown pasc. was flooded and market street area also.
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If anyone has any info about Dr. Bob and Elizabeth Robinson of Gulfport please e-mail me at Ebratgirl99@hotmail.com. They live 2 miles from the beach and did not evacuate.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all,
Liz, a former Ocean Springs resident
Looking for info on I-10 from FL to Diamondhead MS. Must rescue mom from Diamondhead. TV info is all sensationalized, no real information. Prayers to all my friends in OS/Biloxi. Thanks for the blog!!
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An OS native
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Does anyone have any info on the Raceland, LA area? I'm trying to help a friend get info on her brother. His address is 303 Four Point Drive, Raceland, La. His name is Tom Stevens
Has anyone heard any news about downtown Pass Christian -- Davis Avenue near the Post Office?
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Does anyone have any word on the damage in Diamondhead or if it is even accessible?
JASON BAYS' MOM AND DAD...I am looking for Julio and Toni Bays, they left their home and I haven't heard anything from them since Monday morning. If you know them or know where they are, please email me at fergy44@netscape.net...thanks
I have relatives in Diamondhead. They are okay-no house damage, just trees down. Family not planning on leaving the house, so can't tell you about I10 or access to diamondhead.
Any news on Ocean Springs nursing home? Please email me at damacat@hotmail.com.
Thanks.
Re Keesler AFB: Everyone on base and in the hospital are fine. My brother is an ICU nurse there. They did lose power last night b/c the generators were flooded, but they are managing.
Re: Ocean Springs: Front beach and East beach are devastated with many homes completely gone. Downtown OS is very badly damaged. The Biloxi-OS bridge is gone, as was posted on the blog. Many OS homes that survived Camille are gone. Basically, any building within a mile of the beach is likely to be severely damaged.
Homes in Fort Bayou and Parktown East look mainly okay from what I've been told, and most of the other areas north of 90 seem to be okay, except for some flooding. A friend who lives off the OS-Vancleave road behind the OS hospital said most of the houses in that area looked okay.
Re St. Andrews area southeast of OS: I think the one road to that area is almost certainly flooded. You have to go through several swamps to get to St. Andrews and those roads flood even in minor hurricanes. I imagine that anyone in St. Andrews will be stuck there for a while. I grew up right outside St. Andrews and that is a low lying *mandatory* evacuation area so I don't understand why anyone would have stayed there during a cat 5 hurricane, but I know that doesn't help you if you have relatives there. Sorry.
Everyone asking about Bay St. Louis and Pass Christian: They have been playing aerial video from those areas on CNN and there is almost total devastation of anything close to the beach. It's going to be a long time before specific info will be available b/c nobody can get in or out b/c of all the debris blocking the roads.
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CNN is about to do something on the Pass after commercial - right now.
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I understand you guys are on DeBuys Rd. My father is the GM for Clear Channel Radio just down the street and to my knowledge, he and a few other of his co-workers stayed there during the storm. I have not heard from him and I am out of state. Please let me know if you have any knowledge of the status of those guys. My name is Clay.
Any info on the CB Base??
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I have just spoken with a representative from the American Red Cross. There is a moratorium on communication until tomorrow. They are not sure what the procedure will be, as the entire city of New Orleans may be evacuated.
Once people are in shelters and they have identified the safest way for communication to be set up, people will be able to communicate with loved ones.
Thank you so very much for your blog, but PLEASE stay safe!
And PLEASE, if you can, ANY news on Maison D'Orleans apartments would be GREATLY appreciated! We're still not seeing as much news on Gulfport/Biloxi as we would like let alone that area of town.
May God be with us all!
Guys, thanks for the great work. I live in Houston now but am 5th generation on the coast and it's still home to me. Camille was bad but this is totally unbelievable. The networks are more concerned about New Orleans so please keep the MS info coming.
Need help with info on my sisters 2 daughters. Their father decided to stay and he is in the Cedar Lake area on Kimbrough rd. Keven Bennett is their fathers name, Jodi Marie Bennett is 5 and Erin Joy Bennett is almost 4. Any info on this area will help.
I am searching for my uncle who lives on the 6th floor of the Seashore Manor who stayed to ride out the storm. Anyone have any information at all on the Seashore Manor? It is the Seashore Manor Methodist home at 1450 Beach Blvd (US 90). Any information would be greatly appreciated. Please email gottlucy@yahoo.com or respond to blog. Thank you.
thanks for the information cheryl...every little bit helps. I cannot understand why she wouldn't evacuate St. Andrews either. Her neighbor tried to get her to leave without luck. I greatly appreciate your help.
Checking in from the NW corner of Mississippi. We, too, felt the effects but NOTHING like this. I lot power for 24 hours. We got wind, rain, power outages and a few downed trees.
My heart goes out to everyone there.
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we are watching the coverage of this tragedy on CNN and sending all of you our prayers and best wishes from San Francisco where we too have our share of natural disasters. God bless.
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My parents, brother, aunt, and uncle were in the Favre, Genin, & Scafide law firm building across from the courthouse and they made it! They called a few hours ago from the cell phone. All of the beach front buildings leading up to main street from hwy. 90 were destroyed with the exception of the old A&G theater (next to trapani's) and the vault from the hancock bank building--the building itself was destroyed.
Just wanted to say you're doing such an amazing job. It's so different hearing about things from CNN and hearing about them from two REAL guys who are going through everything first-hand. You're helping so many people--keep it up.
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I'm looking for the same info!! My parents live on base, stepdad just coming home from Iraq yesterday and my mom left on Sunday. She is ok, stepdad trying to make his way home and I am trying to see if they have a home to come home to!! if you find anything out PLEASE let me know!!! And I'll do the same!! Thank you!!!lindsay@cmartin.com
Saw your site on CNN. They're using it constantly! Nice to see DirectNic's still up. Hang in there!
Hi, guys! I've been following your blog since early yesterday. God bless you both for doing this; even if you don't know all the answers, you're at least providing some communications links for people. I have a marketing consulting firm in Houston and have a colleague who just called. He has a product/service that might be a Godsend to businesses there as they begin to recover - and he's willing to give it to them at no cost. We just need to know how best to communicate this and thought you two might have some contacts or suggestions. You can contact me at maryjom@kbasedmkt.com so we can get some dialog going.
What did they say cnn about the pass
If anyone gets any information on the area of pas christian around red bud way and country club drive, please email-johnhartsfield@mac.com. my parents house is (was) there. they are on the road and can only give them information when they call from cell phones.
thank you, thank you thank you for creating this blog, it has been infinitely more helpful than CNN.
for people looking for information on gulfport to biloxi, wlox has videos (2) at:
http://wlox.com/Global/story.asp?S=3782622&nav=6DJHduXE
most of the imagery is along the coast, but you can get an idea of the extent of the damage.
My heart goes out to all the families experiencing Katrina first hand. My families thoughts and prayers are with you now. God Bless. Tanya, Canada
Just saw the first footage of Pass Christian on CNN. It's the same story as Biloxi and Gulfport. I'm thinking it might be a little worse, though. They're just now able to get people into those areas. They're trying to push into Bay St. Louis and Waveland, which they fear might be even worse off, considering the lower elevation.
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If anybody has any information on Eisenhower/Debuys Rd. area it would be greatly appreciated. My mother stayed at local apartment complex just North of the CSX railroad (just North of Edgewater Mall). Any info is appreciated.
Thanks and God Bless.
Looking for news about Mockingbird Lane in Gulfport. Brother's house was on the west corner of the Lane.
From Burleson, TX
A hotline has been set up by the Sun Herald so folks can let their families know they are ok.
Residents: Call 1-866-453-1925 to let someone know that you're OK.
I am looking for information about Mockingbird Lane in Gulfport. My brother lives on that street. Anybody have any news??
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Hello all,
We are also searching for friends who rode it out in Bay St. Louis. The last phone call was Monday around 11:00 a.m. and they indicated that there were with 17 people in the house, water was rising and to send help now. Just like the rest of you, we have heard nothing. The address is 509 Sunset Dr., Bay St. Louis MS. Names we are desperate to locate are John, Dina and Luke Rosetti, Jackie and Ray Kidd as well as Laurie Ladner. Please call with ANY info you have!
Thank you and prayers to all,
Paul Phillips
386-334-5942 or pephillips01@hotmail.com
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Good news!
We Just received a call from our friends and everyone is fine!
Unbelievable.
There is hope!
We will try to get some eyewitness reports from them and post as we can.
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From CNN.com:
"In the small town of Bay St. Louis, search and rescue crews put black marks on homes known to contain bodies because there weren't enough refrigerated trucks to remove the corpses."
Why oh why did people stay in their homes under a mandatory evacuation order for a cat 5 hurricane? This is a rhetorical question, but it's so sad that anyone died when they had plenty of warning and plenty of time to get out of Dodge. The tsunami victims only *wished* they had some warning.
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Please, if anyone knows about about highway 15 if its there, whats the damage, if any? I have no idea where my family is and can't get through to anyone. Please.
Saw the WLOX video. Unreal.
Thanks for the Popps Ferry Bridge update. My grandparents' home is on the back bay near Camp Wilkes.
I'd love to hear any news from that area.
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CNN has the only reporter in Pass Christian. They had to go in the back way because Hwy 90/Beach road no longer exists.
The reporter said she can only get to within 3 - 4 blocks of the beach. At that point there is too much debris to continue on. And that basically everything from that point to the beach was gone.
She also said they came up to the back of the Pass Christian Walmart and they could see right through the Walmart to the beach. The reporter said there was a drainage culvert or ditch at the Walmart that was full of Walmart merchandise such as toys, tires and diapers. The reporter said there were also bodies in this drainage ditch with the merchandise.
I'll be watching CNN all night for more news from the Pass.
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My family has a condo in Pass C.
Here's another news site with footage from the coast.
Its starts in Pass Christian/Long Beach for those looking for info from that area-- but moves quickly into Gulfport then Biloxi.
http://www.wlbt.com
Its the first story called "Mississippi Gulf Coast Damage from Skycopter 3"
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heard from a friend who has a home in Waveland. Here's what she said: If you left, you survived. She said, and I don't know how to believe this, every policeman, fireman, rescue personnel, they all perished.
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Shelter list for people searching for friends, relatives
Shelter List
A hotline has been set up by the Sun Herald so folks who have evacuated can let their families know they are ok.
Residents: Call 1-866-453-1925 to let someone know that you're OK.
Family Welfare Inquiry:
I have spoken with a volunteer representative from the American Red Cross. There is a moratorium on communication until tomorrow,
lists of refugees in shelters are not available at present.
According to the representative, they are not sure what the procedure concerning inquiry will be, as the entire city of New Orleans is being be evacuated.
Once people are in shelters and they have identified the safest way for communication to be set up, people will be able to communicate, reconnect with loved ones.
Prayers are being send for all victims and families affected.
I don't know if every rescue worker perished, but I'm sure it's very possible some did. My brother is down there right now, driving an ambulance, has been since before landfall and will be all week. He's working mainly in Harrison and Jackson counties, but he's told me of contacts with Hancock county units.
CNN REPORTS: LOOTING AND CAR JACKINGS IN THE DOWNTOWN NEW ORLEANS AREA. SURVIVORS WHO DID NOT HEED WARNINGS NOW TRYING TO TAKE OVER VEHICLES IN HOPES OF LEAVING CITY. MAY GOD BE WITH YOU ALL.
CNN REPORTS: LOOTING AND CAR JACKINGS IN THE DOWNTOWN NEW ORLEANS AREA.
Ah, so it's getting back to normal then.
I'm getting really really scared about the near complete lack of information about BSL and Waveland. My uncle refused to evacuate and his house is on stilts and already in a low-lying area. How much damage was there in the 603 area?
I just got word from Gautier south of Graveline Road. My Gran, Great Aunt and Uncle live on 1533 Oak Leaf Cir, Gautier, MS 39553.
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Last I heard at 6am yesterday was there was 6 inches of water in the house and they were going across the street to the two story house in the middle of the hurricane. You see they have been through Camille and all the other hurricanes so they thought they would be fine. They went out in the middle of the torrential rains into the Cadillac and drove across the street to the two story house.
Well from the second story of that house, my Gran said it looked like the ocean was just rushing by and never had they seen anything so powerful and frightening in their lives. A huge old tree crushed the car they drove across the street to get to this two story house. That house stood but all the other houses on Oak Leaf Circle are gone except from some of the roofs standing on what look like splintered sticks.
Family from Florida drove out and picked up Gran and Aunt Grace without difficulty and they are well. Uncle Wayne stayed behind to help with the clean-up in Gulfport as he works in the hospital there.
It seems surreal that they went from apocalypse to Florida within 24 hours.
Thank you, both the leuitenant colonel who posted the Keesler base site and 'cheryl,' who reported that she knew an ICU nurse in the medical facility. Thank you, our worst fears were relieved.
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futuristicplans, what have you heard concerning Hancock Co? I have family in the Bay St. Louis and Waveland area...no word from them. Grandmother (Mary Wilcox) and Aunt (Celia Wilcox) stayed at my parent's house in Waveland in the Idlewood subdivision on Hwy 90 just west of the Waveland Ave. and Hwy 90 intersection. My grandmother is in poor health, very frail...refused to leave. Aunt (Eileen Dorn), uncle (David Dorn) and cousins stayed in the Methodist Church on Main St. in BSL. I'm in Michigan and relaying any information I hear to my family who is currently staying a few hours from the MS coast, without power. My hometown is Waveland...I just can't believe what has happened to my beautiful MS Gulf Coast...devestating...
Amanda, her family's in the Kiln and Picayune, so that's a bit south for them. :/
how is the Kiln?...it can't be as bad as downtown BSL, right?
I am hearing alot about carjacking, shootings, looting....
I mean what do these people expect to gain?
You steal a car, lose it 1 block away in a flood...
You know?
But I guess the kind of person who would stay despite all the warning is also the kind of person to loot and rob and steal after the storm.
Desperately trying to find out about loved ones in Bay st louis. Any information on the Matherne family on Vine circle or Heitzmann family on Esplanade, both in the Bay.Please post info!
THESE PEOPLE WHO STAYED BEHIND AND ARE NOW STEALING SHOULD BE TREATED LIKE THE TERROIST THEY ARE. IS IT NOT ENOUGH FOR THE LOSE OF HUMAN LIFE, THE LOSE OF HOMES AND BUISNESS'S. THERE ARE PEOPLE THERE NOW RISKING THERE LIFES FOR THOSE SAME SHAMEFULL PEOPLE. HUMAN LIFE WILL BE GIVEN IN THE NEED TO RESCUE THESE UNHUMAN PEOPLE. GOD HAVE MERCY ON YOUR SOULS. SAVE YOURSELVES!
I haven't heard too much about the Bay St. Louis/Waveland area first hand. They're just now talking about it on CNN, finally got reporters in. My heart sank into my stomach when they showed what used to be downtown BSL. It's all but completely washed away. They say 80% of Waveland is destroyed. My parents made it home to northern Hancock county, just ten minutes outside of the Kiln. They say the damage there is not too bad, but 603 is completely impassable. I just can't recognize the pictures they're showing on TV. I'm so sorry for anyone who is waiting to hear from people in the area... I haven't heard from many people outside my immediate family, and even then communication is infrequent and hard to make out.
From WLOX Channel 13
If you are looking for information on specific locations, family or friends, we invite you to use the online Forum.
The Salvation Army's Team Emergency Radio Network has been activated to help family members or friends locate and get information on family members who may have been impacted by Hurricane Katrina.
The SATERN request form is available by visiting SATERN request form .
Family members fill out a form and the network goes to work to try and get information on the family or friend's condition.
Ham radio operators may also be able to help.
What of the Sea Bee base in Gulfport? The only news I have heard was that warehouses 19 and 20 where used as shelters for both civilian and military. I have not seen any Sea Bee equipment being used in Gulfport and this is disturbing. They hAve the equipment and exsperience needed for these drastic situation.
Any info would be appreciated.
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Thank you to those who posted info on Pass Christian. It is 10 p.m. here in Ft Lauderdale and I have just heard that my son and family and in-laws are OK - they evacuated from downtown Pass Christian out to their land somewhere outside of Pass. One of them somehow got to where they could pick up a cell signal for just a minute or two and managed to get a phone call out. Said water (I assume from Wolf R which runs along their property) came up into the yard almost to the house but not INTO the house. So for now they are safe and I am so so grateful. Reading the report of what the one blogger said about the WalMart in Pass Christian took my breath away. My son's house is (was)on Wenmar which is just the next street over from the west end of that WalMart. Again, I am so grateful for all of you who have posted information on this blog site. Thank you. Sue McCoy
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Pass Christian:
Damage on the Isles is tremendous. Many houses down, surge made it this far at levels of up to 25 feet. Houses is bayous and in streets. I fear that there may be nothing left of Henderson Point. The hwy. 90 bridge is definitely gone.
We are looking for information on several people in Bay St. Louis MS
Charlie and Elise Benigo & Jetton 514 Esplande Ave Bay St. Louis
Gail Thames of 521 Esplande & and MaryDoug & Dr. Sydney Chevis of Highland Dr.
Beverly Ortiz & son (who works for Coast Electric)
If you know anything please email burdenfam@earthlink.net
We do know George, Dorothy, Lisa, Lil George & Trishy di Benedetto along with Lyle, Dianne, Eddie & Luke Landy stayed and survived on deMontluzin. 3 houses from the beach.
Louise Hammer is in Petal, MS and okay.
http://www.livejournal.com/users/cheshil/142860.html?view=143628#t143628
That means, bad news for us.
UPDATE FROM WEST BILOXI:
I have just recieved word from my family and they are ok. They said anything north of the railroad tracks
faired the storm ok. Houses in this area should be ok. No flooding in this area. They live north of EdgeWater mall.
A message board for missing from the hurricane:
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My cousin's husband was able to get in contact with a Gulfport Firefigher, he drove by my families house which is located on William Harrison off of Rodenberg. Surprisingly, the house is still there and everyone is OK. Supposedly that area of Pass and Rodenberg are not as bad as others.
We heard from a family that lived near St. Stanislaus, and apparently everything in that general area near St. Stanilaus and OLA is completely demolished. This family stayed in St. Stanislaus, and made it through ok, but everything afterwards was gone they said.
I am horrified at what Katrina did to my old stomping grounds of Gulfport and Biloxi Mississippi. I know what the Back Bay is since I used to work at Boomtown Casino many moons ago!!
Vanessa if you are out there please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you guys and I sure do hope and pray you were able to make it out before the Hurricane hit.
Much Love,
Angela
Am so happy to hear about DiBennedettos and Landry s in BSL. Still am trying to find out about parents in Pass Christian - on Montebella off of Menge. Bob and Pat Erichsen. Please respond if you have any info on that area.
Thanks,
Liz
If you're still reading through all of the replies (thanks CNN) - can you tell me anything about the Beauvoir? What about d'Iberville? We lived in the Arborview Apartments. I hate this - I hate thinking about all the lost lives and lives being lived. But on top of that - the history of this place --- this could really be the last of the ol' South.
Heard there was a hostage situation in a prison...any more on that...and what is the latest on the levee breaks? are they still the ones from this morning or are there new ones?
Checking on the area, Belle Fontaine or East Belle Fontaine, part of Ocean Springs, actually east. My mother is here and is fine but we've yet to get any information on her house or any in that area on the beach. Thank you.
To the person who posted info about houses north of the railroad/Edgewater mall being OK - thanks a whole bunch!!
My girlfriend lives in Oak Grove apartments and although she's evacuated, we have no information about the condition of the place. If anyone has more specific information please post here!!
Thanks to all those providing information about the area.
Has anyone heard anything about Pass Christian? My family and I evacuated from the Pass and are in Montgomery, AL. We heard it got hit hard. We see ariel photos of the Bay, Gulfport, Biloxi, Mobile and New Orleans under water, but nothing, no ariel photos or anything about the Pass.
does anyone know how Stark Bayou, Promenade or Beverly Place is?
Need to know about damage in the gulfport area. Did the surge make it past the csx rail tracks near the Pratt Ave crossing? IF so how far inland did it go.
Thanks
Pass Christian got hit hard, very hard. Pass and Bay St. Louis are almost completely wiped out, at least for buildings anywhere near the beach. CNN has someone there (Tuchman, I think?) and it's just so hard for anyone to even get anywhere near the coast because debris has made the roads impassable. The aerial video of Pass and BSL shows almost total loss near the coastline.
It will be days before any real assessment of the damage in Pass and BSL can be made, and even longer before anyone will be able to return to their (former) homes.
Any info on condition of Sunkist Development area, especially Gladewood Drive? Thx
Are aerials of Pass Christian and Hancock County available? The WAPT chopper seemed to only go just a little bit past the Walmart.
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