Posted on 09/07/2005 3:39:41 PM PDT by LadyPilgrim
"Jacqui Goddard describes the huge operation that is swinging into action in the little town of St Gabriel to store the dead from the flood-ravaged city of New Orleans"
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WWL tv has had for 1/2 hour a State official assuring the people the water isn't that dangerous or deadly.
Strained. Seems to follow Blanco's statement certain emergency procedures need not be invoked - counter to Nagin's statements.
I think there is some legal issues, if emergency is invoked state loses power to the Feds. Just a guess.
Just saw the CDC spokesperson say not to allow the water to touch your skin, it is so contaminated.
Here's the last paragraph of the story, excerpted:
""The people here are aiming for a gentle touch. I was told by a doctor here that they are not just bodies, but people, and that sets the tone for the whole operation.""
Have you seen the interviews with the townspeople?
Some are concern about property values or infection.
But the woman who runs the little store said something like "better a morgue than a shelter - at least they aren't theiving and we don't have to feed them."
St. Gabriels is north east of N.O.
I just imagine they went to the smallest area that could house the remains, a bit more quietly than having the bodies in a larger place.
This little town was also a leprosy colony, many years ago.
The warehouse is gigantic.
Refridgerated trucks were pulling into the dock, while I watched on FOX, earlier today.
Yes! I saw that!
But one lady said she had lost 2 relatives to Katrina and that the bodies had to be identified.
She had a sweet attitude! God bless those people!
That song sounds like it may be appropriate for this situation.
"It's about leaving.....not about coming home"....hummmmm
I have you heard the whole song?
Yes, St. Gabriel is where the Woman's Prison is. I have the alblum... The song is actually about a woman being released from prison... for killing an abusive husband.
More more on the make-shift morgue.
The author of this article is going to see to it, that the people in that town buck this!
Liberals are never satisfied!
She did seem very sweet and I did feel for her.. but I can see how her comments could upset.
At the suggestion of writer Michelle Malkin last Friday, I have cobbled together a blogsite called Texas Clearinghouse for Katrina Aid to serve as a clearinghouse for refugee efforts in Texas.
Texas is getting more refugees than any other state -- that's fine, we'll take them all -- but we need help providing them with food, clothing, and shelter.
If you are a refugee, you can information that will help you find relief. If you want to donate or volunteer, you can find someone who needs you.
Right now the site mostly covers Houston, San Antonio, and Dallas but I will add various churches, schools, and other charities in Lubbock and Austin tonight. My wife was down at Reunion Arena in Dallas yesterday handing out care packages and spiritually ministering to the refugees as a representative of her employer. She says that the situation is tragic and that there's a lot of work to be done. There are so many children who don't know where their parents are or even if their parents are still alive.
There are a lot of churches and other organizations in Texas that need help in dealing with the problem and I would appreciate it if you would get the word out.
Many thanks,
Michael McCullough
Stingray blogsite
Thanks Mike.
I'll do what I can.
My husband has been taking food stuffs and personal hygiene items down to Texas.
I think to Huntsville.
You're a gem! ;-) Thanks!!!
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