Anyone who is going to try and return on Monday would be greatly appreciated. The more of us out here, the safer we all are. You will need to bring a chainsaw, fuel, chainsaw oil, mosquito repellant, and good spirits (this little neighborhood has been very lucky). Also, within a few days you will acquire the new skill of being able to identify what type of helicopter is passing over at tree-top level without looking up at it.

und ich hoffe ich lebe in einem land wo die medien etwas naeher dran sind an der realitaet.

As the last weary refugees evacuated from New Orleans (...)

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Unfortunately, this is not the case. As demonstrated on nola.com's blog section, many individuals know the exact locations and WORKING telephone numbers of family members, most of whom are elderly, sickly, starving, and in serious need of medical attention. When able to get through on emergency telephone numbers, a feat not to be taken lightly, they are dismissed or told that dispatch would be sent immediately, yet no one has come, even though calls have been placed for days. Many do not require full evacuation, but basic medical attention and/or supplies. Many are completely immobile, and unable to access the limited relief sites or food drops. (rest dort zu lesen)