Very Sad. 5 Sept 2005.
Just got out last night. I could have stayed , my supplies would have lasted for seven more days
BUt, the fires have started.
The reports of looting downtown are exaggerated.
Yes, they broke into the grocery stores, drugstores,
gas stations, for food, etc. Canal street had a few
hours of thugs doing sports shops, but all other
shops and the ENTIRE FRench Quarter is safe and
untouched. The storm did glass and roof damage and
trees UPTOWN> Just needs to be swept. Looks LESS dirty
than a typical Mardi Gras day.
I was never threatened. 99.9% of our people are
heroic, stoic, and human beings of great quality.
THE FLOOD did NOT get into the Fr. QTR> and along
the river to AUDUBON PARK>
I stayed and helped and photographed and bicycled
these areas every day.
NO shooters, some idiots, but everyone doing the
best to get along and survive. Other flooded areas, it
is very desperate and there are some battles going on,
but very isolated.
From Monday to late yesterday there were NO military,
red cross, fema, or anyone with supplies DOWNTOWN>
Even the N.O. Police and Fire Dept were largely
absent.
I stayed in the Qtr at A Gallery. The building and
contents is presently fine. I will be going back soon
to help the other people
The Amazing people of NEw Orleans will survive and
rebuild. The media stayed on Canal Street and are
missing the real story.
Unfortunately, the "looting" story is all they had
downtown and its repetitous playing of that footage
has setback recovery. IT FALSELY scared off the
rescuers, I guess.
Too many rumors reported without eyewitness
verification. Bad business, needs to change.
Please spread the word.
Bush and his people have been bad to us. Every hour
matters to the remaining people. The surrrounding
region is overwhelmed with recovery. Baton Rouge has
200,000 people to help
LSU is a triage center.
EVERYONE is pitching in.
The entire situation is complex and difficult for
everyone. Many shortages , gasoline especially.
BY the way, Since early Tuesday , access into New
Orleans via the downtown Miss. River Bridge has been
clear to Baton Rouge. Everyone else got in that way,
why not the military? Four hours away by CAR is Fort
Polk, one of the largest bases around. Bring the boys
home, especially the National Guard.
New Orleans needs your love and positive thoughts.
Email and spread the word. Contact your leadership in
Washington and keep the pressure on.
Especially today and tomorrow.
Remember that these people are the heart and soul of
the New Orleans everyone loves.
See you soon
Hi. Here's an account of a friend of mine who stayed in the French Quarter during and after the hurricane. -Lillian
> From: Joshua Mann Pailet
> Date: Mon, 5 Sep 2005 02:29:57 -0500
Joshua
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