Hurricane Katrina - MXO Forum Archive

#34400000209 08/28/2005 17:51:52 Hurricane Katrina

I haven't met anyone from New Orleans yet on MxO but if there is anyout from new Orleans, I just wanted to everyone to know I am praying that this hurricane doesn't kill alot of people and my heart goes out to the people in New orleans! I will be praying for you all!!

~*~ Chloe Ann ~*~

~*~ The Girl In ReD ~*~

#34400000210 08/28/2005 17:59:21 Re: Hurricane Katrina

I live in Chalmette and im bout 20 min from new orleans...its not lookin great for us down here at all...im at my wifes mom and dads house....My computer and everthing else i own till i move in with her down there so i hope it works out for us...and i thank you all who are prayin god bless

#34400000211 08/28/2005 18:01:20 Re: Hurricane Katrina

I'm praying to... take care New Orleans. I hope your city stays intact. I wonder if the ISS will take a picture of the damage.

#34400000212 08/28/2005 18:05:41 Re: Hurricane Katrina

Thank you Cognoscente and everyone else who is prayin for us down here....I can speak for everyone we all ty for your prays god bless

#34400000213 08/28/2005 18:11:58 Re: Hurricane Katrina

Oh my god! Wow, I just realized that this is going on now! Im watching the news and it's just terrible. My condolences to all this who have lost people.

It makes all the worries about SOE making this game crap seem minor doesn't it....

Message Edited by Kyster_Kyzell on 08-29-2005 03:13 AM

#34400000214 08/28/2005 18:15:48 Re: Hurricane Katrina

Ty Kyster i think i seen you in the Matrix before that name sounds very familar.....Once again Ty ppl Hope to see yall in the game asap

#34400000215 08/28/2005 19:39:09 Re: Hurricane Katrina

Yes, this is definately not a storm to take lightly. Miami already got hit hard when it was barely a category 1. There are still hundreds of thousands of people without power...and that was when it was only packing 80mph winds.

#34400000216 08/28/2005 21:45:59 Re: Hurricane Katrina

Wow just read the yahoo news I knew it was gona be bad but not as bad as they say. My prayers go out to you all stay safe and hope everyone makes it out ok.

Death670

#34400000217 08/28/2005 22:18:46 Re: Hurricane Katrina

Be safe, everyone. We're praying for all of you.

<3

#34400000218 08/29/2005 06:39:48 Re: Hurricane Katrina

Be careful guys, don't do anything stupid, like go outside to see if it's raining :smileyindifferent:

I'm not in LA (Louisiana), but i'm supposed to be near where they're predicting it to hit. It if moves much, I'm going to get hit by a very large bulk of it. And yet they're not doing anything? :smileyindifferent:

Message Edited by Akove on 08-29-2005 07:40 AM

EDIT: Had to change the colors hehe

Message Edited by Akove on 08-29-2005 07:41 AM

#34400000219 08/30/2005 02:47:36 Re: Hurricane Katrina

Take care of yourselves............and i hope it passes by soon

*EDIT* Im a Catholic so ill be praying for you guys too...just dont go outdoors

Message Edited by DecyMagill on 08-30-2005 11:49 AM

#34400000220 08/29/2005 08:14:50 Re: Hurricane Katrina

Take care guys, see you on the end of the storm.

#34400000221 08/29/2005 09:23:47 Re: Hurricane Katrina

Keep dry, and safe for anyone that is in the storm path. I've been through some bad storms myself and know what they can be like. Keeping the fingers crossed for anyone in the path of this ugly one !

#34400000222 08/29/2005 09:31:51 Re: Hurricane Katrina

My condolences (not the praying type) go out to those that have
suffered or will suffer in the wake of this powerful storm. Funny
how, for all of mans devices nature can still toss us around like
ragdolls should it chose to do so. Though storms of this nature
are devastating, I can't help but also find them fascinating.
Again, my best wishes of luck and safety go out to those in the wake of
this storm. Should you be fortunate and come out on top, make
sure you care and geive for those of lesser fortune.

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#34400000223 08/29/2005 09:50:57 Re: Hurricane Katrina

To echo Brenlo's announcement post: Everyone here at SOE is thinking about our community members in the path of Katrina. Best wishes to everyone down there: Good luck and keep safe.

*sticky*

#34400000224 08/29/2005 10:12:51 Re: Hurricane Katrina

My prayers go out to everyone involved with the gulf state hurricane, especially anyone in the MxO family. Godspeed and we will be eagarly awaiting your return.

#34400000225 08/29/2005 13:55:02 Re: Hurricane Katrina

Good luck and keep safe everyone!

#34400000226 08/29/2005 15:59:50 Re: Hurricane Katrina

noooo plz dont destroy mardi gra

#34400000227 08/29/2005 16:27:34 Re: Hurricane Katrina

well new orleans where katrina hit is 25 feet deep under water

#34400000228 08/29/2005 16:34:11 Re: Hurricane Katrina

Hurricane Katrina hit us here in Miami in its first landfall as a
Category 1. Our hearts and prayers go out to those in Louisiana and
neighboring areas, and we hope they stay safe and comfortable.

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#34400000229 08/29/2005 19:09:53 Re: Hurricane Katrina

Wow.. I just listened to the news and all I heard was there was over 50 deaths in Mississippi due to Hurricane Katrina... I hope and pray that the death tolls wont go up.. Everyone who was in teh path of the hurricane and whoever got tornadoes my heart goes out to you and I will be praying for each and everyone of you to be safe. God Bless.

~*~Chloe Ann~*~

~*~ The girl in ReD ~*~

server: Syntax

#34400000230 08/30/2005 11:13:38 Re: Hurricane Katrina

not the mardi gras.....that will suck if mardi gras become a thing of the past after new orleans,biloxi,and gulfport get cleaned up......i used to live in biloxi but that was a thing of the past too....the dumb hurricane better havent knocked out the casinos,keesler afb, and my old,old school....since they say that keesler is underwater

#34400000231 08/30/2005 11:35:34 Re: Hurricane Katrina

Hey man, I'd worry about the people there before you worry about Mardi
Gras. There are so many elderly, sick, and people in need that it is
amazing. Reports are saying that the Superdome has at least 20,000
people in it and there is no running water, electricity, or sewage.
People are trapped on the roofs of their houses. With the levees
broken, the water is only going to rise.

I pray for all of you down there.

Keep safe and God be with you.

#34400000232 08/30/2005 11:57:18 Re: Hurricane Katrina

BlackNMild! Glad to hear you are safe man, hope everything clears up and you can get back to your life soon. Is ShadowstalkeRS also out of NO? I hope you guys stay safe and I hope this whole thing doesnt effect you too much...

As for the images I've seen, all I can do is stare in awe. I had no clue the flooding would be so widespread and do so much damage. The images alone are enough to scare me, I can't image what the people that are living in that mess are thinking.

#34400000233 08/30/2005 03:37:10 Re: Hurricane Katrina

I'm so sorry for the devastation it has caused the Gulf cities. In Mississippi they're expecting death counts to be fairly high. I'm however only thankful for one thing, the fact that New Orleans is still salvageable. I am deeply sympathetic for those who have lost their homes, possessions or loved ones. I'll be thinking and praying about you all. It is a hard sight to see on video even. I can't imagine if it were my reality.

#34400000234 08/30/2005 04:35:06 Re: Hurricane Katrina

As am I. I am a morning tape editor/production assistant at the CBS affiliate in Knoxville, TN and I had to get some satellite feeds this morning and put together a tape of the damage in Louisiana and Mississippi and the stuff I saw was terrible. I'll be praying for all of you who are down there in that mess.

#34400000235 08/30/2005 08:59:53 Re: Hurricane Katrina

Stay safe everyone.

Illyria

#34400000236 08/30/2005 09:39:26 Re: Hurricane Katrina

My condolences to everyone out there. Does anyone know of any
volunteer services that are going out there to help rebuild, search
& rescue, etc.? I'd like to find out more information on that
sort of thing, and possibly lend a hand.

-- Tige

HvCFT Argo :: The Argo Database of MegaCity || Zion || Syntax

#34400000237 08/30/2005 11:51:30 Re: Hurricane Katrina

Ahmen. It was 15 years ago I beleive (correct me if im wrong) Hurricane Andrew hit Florida and oh boy that was bad and I was in the eye of that hurricane =\ I would wish no one would have to live through or experience that. Good luck and my prayers are with you.

#34400000238 08/30/2005 14:32:46 Re: Hurricane Katrina

I have already worked within my faction and the Americares charity to establish a direct link through a paypal account to make donations to Americares. If anyone would like to help and does not feel comfortable donating to a charity by creditcard (that's all red cross and salvation army accept) please contact me and I will explain details to you and point you towards where to go in paypal.

I appreciate any help you would be willing to give, as do the people currently in desperate need in New Orleans and the surrounding areas.

If you do not have any questions but would like to make a donation you can reach my paypal account on my factions forum : http://www.therisentriad.com/forums by clicking a link on the bottom of any page(can't miss it. big green button that says "hook a brother up" )

thanks again and the thoughts of all of the members of The Risen Triad go out to those affected by this tragedy.

#34400000239 08/30/2005 15:33:26 Re: Hurricane Katrina

I don't think that I should have to be saying this, but people, be
careful to whom you donate to. Places like Red Cross and the Salvation
Army will not rip you off. Do not donate directly to pay pal accounts,
just as a precaution. I'm not acusing the above poster of scamming, but
I'm telling you guys to be precautious anyway.

#34400000240 08/30/2005 15:40:41 Re: Hurricane Katrina

i can understand your apprehension fully RogueA.. That's why I said anyone who would rather discuss first please do so. If not, here is another site that links to Americares http://writerscafe.net/donations.html

After the tsunami they raised over 9,000 through private donations and it is the head of that site who I am linking my paypal up to. I only suggest the paypal route for those who are unwilling or unable to use a credit card for donations to Red Cross and Salvation Army.

RogueA's concern though is definately valid. And I suggest anyone seeking to donate to any organization contact that organization by phone if possible to make sure they know where there money is going. Red Cross and Salvation Army both maintain a small overhead on their donations, while Americares has no overhead (100% goes to the cause). Be informed before donating to make sure the money you are giving is going to the right places.

#34400000241 08/30/2005 18:06:23 Re: Hurricane Katrina

Well now thats its all said and done and Ive finally goten ahold of a comp thought Id let you all know that im from NO and im alive ^^. Got out on Saturday when me and my family first found out that it was a catigory 5 and from i hear my house is fine. But to the people that arnt. I feel for you guys. I knwo how it feels to worry about everything but I cant amagen how it feels to have worried and found out the worst is true. And I have to also add people here. To all those that cant get into a hotel while on your way home. They need to be prayed for. Right now im sitting in a hotel lobby and I knwo theres people out there that are sleeping in churches and other shelters when in reality I should be with them. See my family and I were origianly going to go to houston but decided to go to dallas and on teh way the car died on us so got to spend 4 hours at a gas station. (that I must say had some good chex mex for sell) but I digress and to make a long story shot get to live in a hotel till they let us back into NO and get are car fixed ^^. So ya heres one NO person thats ok. But really please do pray for everyone else. NO needs it.

-GamiSB

#34400000242 08/30/2005 21:15:52 Re: Hurricane Katrina

Hang in there, Orleans. Help is on its way.

#34400000243 08/30/2005 23:47:42 Re: Hurricane Katrina

I've been watching the news the last couple days and all I can say is wow my thoughts go out to you guys. Stay tough guys if you fight as hard in rl as you do in game you guys will make it through this. Best wishs

Death670

#34400000244 08/31/2005 04:49:47 Re: Hurricane Katrina

Those wishing to help can contact the Red Cross at their website
(http://www.redcross.org/) or by calling 1-800-HELP-NOW. The Red
Cross has stated that what they need the most, now, is donations to
help. They estimate tens of thousands of people will require
government-provided shelter and food for weeks, if not months. If
you can help, this is a good way of doing so.

-- Tige

Message Edited by Armitige3 on 08-31-2005 08:50 AM

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#34400000245 08/31/2005 10:06:06 Re: Hurricane Katrina

My thoughts go to all poeple touched by Katrina.

(sorry not to describe all i can due to my poor english).

#34400000246 08/31/2005 14:40:29 Re: Hurricane Katrina

please , please donate to the relief. I live in NC and there will be no gas here for 5 to7 days, this is no biggy except for some over growed gas pumps. they are saying that the death toll could be in the thousands. About 80% of New Orleans has been destroyed and it is officialy the biggest U.S. disaster of the century. It makes me cry, so count your blessings and donate.

#34400000247 08/31/2005 18:14:33 Re: Hurricane Katrina

Yes, katrinna most definately sucked...I live in southwest louisiana, luckily all we got here was a nice cool breeze and a few sprinkles, however my dad JUST moved over there for a marketing job at Fairfield resorts a week ago. He's been out of a job for almost 3 months thinking he'd be able to work with Aflac, but they lost his paperwork and still havn't found it. Once again he's out of a job. Its amazing how this hurrican is really going to affect so many people, especially with gas prices rising even higher now. Thanks to everyone for all the prayers. If you havn't heard about the threat of coastal erosion, now would be a good time to learn about that....that is going to be a major threat for us in the near future as well...

#34400000248 08/31/2005 18:43:33 Re: Hurricane Katrina

I've got some family in Mississippi... Heard from my grandma and my
aunt, they were alright, but my grandma's house got a tree blown
through it.

We haven't heard from my step-mom or uncle yet.

#34400000249 08/31/2005 19:54:06 Re: Hurricane Katrina

Hey, how did Pensecola fare? I know they got hit last year and I haven't heard anything about them so I'm guessing they were spared this time. I'm worried cause that's my next duty station. =/

My thoughts and prayers are still with ya, New Orleans, Biloxi and all those who were affected.

~,~

__

Message Edited by Cognoscente on 08-31-2005 11:55 PM

#34400000250 08/31/2005 20:06:27 Re: Hurricane Katrina

Pcola, is like 1 hour from me and I hear they are doing
good. Are you
going to be stationed near NAS? Because, most of that is located near
water so most they got was some flooding...but hey atleast you get to
meet the Blue Angels =D lol. But, where I live...jesus tap dancing
christ..Mobile,AL got it bad..but not as bad as LA and MISS. Worse I
got was like 3ft of water in my **bleep** house and my car flooded out.

Message Edited by HackViral on 08-31-2005 09:09 PM

#34400000251 08/31/2005 22:36:14 Re: Hurricane Katrina

Thanks everyone for your kind thoughts. I live in Hattiesburg, MS, which is a little over an hour from the coast. The eye of the hurricane went right through us at either a category 2 or 3. I have been without power and water since the hurricane hit, and am only able to reach you now because my parents live in north Mississippi. My father drove down with tanks of gas to keep my car filled up so that I could get home. Even though you don't hear about it on the news (because the coast is so much worse), Hattiesburg has major damage. It seemed every building, road, and tree was affected. I have no idea how they will EVER get things back to how they were.

The worst part of it is the lack of communication. I have several friends who have family on the coast and neither our phones nor theirs worked. When I finally did get reception back on my phone (I found that the further I went from the interstate, the better it was), I had over 20 voice messages from concerned family and friends, and I'm sure it is the same for everyone else. Please do what you can to help in this disaster. As bad as it is in Hattiesburg, I can't imagine what it's like on the coast.

I'm also beating myself for not packing up my computer with me, but it was near impossible to pack in the dark (we guys had no candles, so I was using a flashlight to pack). Hopefully when the power and water are restored, I'll be able to get back down there (assuming I can find the gas to do it) and join you guys back in MxO soon. If you know someone in that area that you are worried about, please be patient, as communication is still near to impossible down there. Just because you haven't heard from them doesn't mean they are not safe! Thanks again for your thoughts and prayers.

P.S. If you are looking for a more focused look at the effects of Hurricane Katrina on Hattiesburg, go to http://www.hattiesburgamerican.com . It has exclusive pictures and news stories about Hattiesburg and the Pine Belt region. I'm checking that site to see when it is safe to go home!

Message Edited by [FA]Tbone on 09-01-2005 01:43 AM

#34400000252 09/01/2005 02:32:57 Re: Hurricane Katrina

Well, if you were in the path before the hurricane broke Cat 3...yea
you're hurtin Mobile,AL was within the red zone and we got a lot of
flooding and high winds..flooding most of all..downtown had some areas
20ft deep. In my house, I saw things float that I just didn't think
could float, I saw yachts in places that they could not get to in
ordinary circumstances and entire roads washed away..not to mention an
entire apartment complex building pushed off in to the bay.

#34400000253 09/01/2005 03:06:39 Re: Hurricane Katrina

[FA]Tbone wrote:

Thanks
everyone for your kind thoughts. I live in Hattiesburg, MS, which is a
little over an hour from the coast. The eye of the hurricane went right
through us at either a category 2 or 3. I have been without power and
water since the hurricane hit, and am only able to reach you now
because my parents live in north Mississippi. My father drove down with
tanks of gas to keep my car filled up so that I could get home. Even
though you don't hear about it on the news (because the coast is so
much worse), Hattiesburg has major damage. It seemed every building,
road, and tree was affected. I have no idea how they will EVER get
things back to how they were.

The worst part of it is the lack
of communication. I have several friends who have family on the coast
and neither our phones nor theirs worked. When I finally did get
reception back on my phone (I found that the further I went from the
interstate, the better it was), I had over 20 voice messages from
concerned family and friends, and I'm sure it is the same for everyone
else. Please do what you can to help in this disaster. As bad as it is
in Hattiesburg, I can't imagine what it's like on the coast.

I'm
also beating myself for not packing up my computer with me, but it was
near impossible to pack in the dark (we guys had no candles, so I was
using a flashlight to pack). Hopefully when the power and water are
restored, I'll be able to get back down there (assuming I can find the
gas to do it) and join you guys back in MxO soon. If you know someone
in that area that you are worried about, please be patient, as
communication is still near to impossible down there. Just because you
haven't heard from them doesn't mean they are not safe! Thanks again
for your thoughts and prayers.

P.S. If you are looking for a more focused look at the effects of Hurricane Katrina on Hattiesburg, go to http://www.hattiesburgamerican.com
. It has exclusive pictures and news stories about Hattiesburg and the
Pine Belt region. I'm checking that site to see when it is safe to go
home!
Message Edited by [FA]Tbone on 09-01-2005 01:43 AM

Hattiesburg, MS eh?

I was born there. Even though they have barely mentioned MS in the
news, I know it's bad there, and it makes me sad knowing Hattiesburg
got it really bad. But glad you are okay, Tbone. Really glad to hear.

My step-grandmother lives in Hattiesburg as well, her house now has a
tree in it. Thankfully, she wasn't there, she was somewhere safe, with
my aunt.

I want to donate to the disaster relief, but it will have to wait till the end of the week, when I get more money in the bank.

#34400000254 09/01/2005 03:23:21 Re: Hurricane Katrina

hey guys, im here in portugal, and i saw the news on TV, plz be careful.. i mean, my country is on fire so.. we're all in danger :smileysad:

ps: just wondering.. is it true the 240km/h winds?

#34400000255 09/01/2005 03:31:14 Re: Hurricane Katrina

This chick I know..her name IS Katrina, I haven't stopped picking at
her yet about it. However, I dealt with the storm it sucked and still
is sucking and for NO it will continue to suck for a long time..but im
sure there is a bright side to it all somewhere down the line.

#34400000256 09/01/2005 05:57:36 Re: Hurricane Katrina

Wind speeds were toping 220kph in most areas around the coast.

Just want to say i hope ye all get back up on ur feet asap, many people
will be praying or whatever else they do but all of you will be in our
taughts.

#34400000257 09/01/2005 07:28:16 Re: Hurricane Katrina

Very strange weather the World is seeing. Must be Global Warming *wink*

#34400000258 09/01/2005 07:40:21 Re: Hurricane Katrina

Still Praying...