Post by roz on Aug 5, 2007 19:23:35 GMT -6
I read this forum frequently, but I have not posted in this forum for a while. I thought this warrants the attention of SE LA residents. When I phoned my family regarding the new rules, they said "what new rules?" So I am informing you all in hopes that it will help you all prepare for the hurricane season.
Our section of Southeast Louisiana seems to have changed the rules on us. Orleans Parish and ALL the surrounding parishes (6 Parish area: Orleans, Plaquemines, St. Bernard, Jefferson, St. Tammany and St. Charles)are working in cooperation. We now can not return to our homes until they say we can regardless of whether we have flooded or not or regardless of the situation. Before, like many, I was able to get past the National Gaurd with good reason...such as I am a nurse who is returning to provide essential care....And I was able to bring my family members. Now, however, only very essential people can return and they are not allowed to bring any family members with them. The power of the individual city to issue passes has been taken away and you now fall under the authority of your parish and you must be issued a uniformed 6 parish plaquard to return. These plaquards are only given to essential personel and all others are shut out. If it takes a month for them to allow us back in then so be it. One example given on criteria to let us back is sewerage. If toilets are unable to be flushed we can't come back. Furthermore, if any of us stay, we must stay in our homes like a prisoner and cannot leave it. Those caught on the streets, regardless of the parish you live in, will be arrested.
If I have to stay away for a month, my damage to my home can go from very simple to repair to outrageous amounts to repair. I am not even in a flood prone area as I am 11.8 feet above sea level.
SE LA residents in the greater New Orleans area need to check out their local parish web sites. There is detailed information regarding our plans for a Hurricane and our inability to return.
Also, Monday August 6th at 6:30PM, Cox Channel 10 in the greater New Olreans area, is re-airing the show "Hurricane Preparedenss". It is worth watching as it explains some of the new rules in place.
Our section of Southeast Louisiana seems to have changed the rules on us. Orleans Parish and ALL the surrounding parishes (6 Parish area: Orleans, Plaquemines, St. Bernard, Jefferson, St. Tammany and St. Charles)are working in cooperation. We now can not return to our homes until they say we can regardless of whether we have flooded or not or regardless of the situation. Before, like many, I was able to get past the National Gaurd with good reason...such as I am a nurse who is returning to provide essential care....And I was able to bring my family members. Now, however, only very essential people can return and they are not allowed to bring any family members with them. The power of the individual city to issue passes has been taken away and you now fall under the authority of your parish and you must be issued a uniformed 6 parish plaquard to return. These plaquards are only given to essential personel and all others are shut out. If it takes a month for them to allow us back in then so be it. One example given on criteria to let us back is sewerage. If toilets are unable to be flushed we can't come back. Furthermore, if any of us stay, we must stay in our homes like a prisoner and cannot leave it. Those caught on the streets, regardless of the parish you live in, will be arrested.
If I have to stay away for a month, my damage to my home can go from very simple to repair to outrageous amounts to repair. I am not even in a flood prone area as I am 11.8 feet above sea level.
SE LA residents in the greater New Orleans area need to check out their local parish web sites. There is detailed information regarding our plans for a Hurricane and our inability to return.
Also, Monday August 6th at 6:30PM, Cox Channel 10 in the greater New Olreans area, is re-airing the show "Hurricane Preparedenss". It is worth watching as it explains some of the new rules in place.
