About this blog
From Sept. 22-27, the posts in this blog about Rita's evacuation and devastation were reported and photographed by Bob Sullivan and Andrew Locke. Sullivan, 37, is MSNBC.com's technology and consumer fraud reporter. Locke, 34, in charge of MSNBC.com's editorial strategy, was on his second hurricane blog tour.
From Sept. 18-22, the posts in this blog, examining Katrina's impact on the environment, were reported and photographed by Miguel Llanos and David Friedman. Llanos, 45, is MSNBC.com's environmental reporter. Photojournalist Friedman, 35, is a multimedia producer at MSNBC.com.
From Sept. 10-16, the posts in this blog were reported and photographed by Kari Huus and Jim Seida. Huus, 43, has been a journalist for 20 years and a reporter with MSNBC.com since 1996. Seida, 39, has been a media editor with the Web site since 1996.
From Sept. 2-9, the posts in this blog were reported and photographed by Mike Brunker, left, and Andrew Locke. A journalist for 25 years, Brunker, 49, is MSNBC.com's West Coast news editor. Locke, 34, has been a journalist for 17 years and is currently in charge of MSNBC.com's editorial media strategy.
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I heard today of a lady that could not leave Houston because she had too many pets. I thought about myself and visulized my husband, myself, pot belly pig, my dog, my cat, and last but not least my two raccoons all piled in my car driving out of Houston. Very commical thought, but there would be no way I could leave any of these precious animals behind. They are like my babies. It would have to be the hardest thing a person did to walk out on their homes and all their belongings. People like myself that has never lived through anything like this needs to stop a few minutes and think about what you very brave people are facing. The sacrifices you are having to make. God Bless you all. With all the wonderful charities that are out there today, I hope all of you recieve much nicer things than the ones you had to leave behind. Some things can never be replaced but a smiling face and knowing others care has to help a little.
Yvonne Rotge Kerrville Tx (Sent Sep 23, 2005 11:14:27 PM)
We are hurt when other Americans hurt. As a teacher I now have some students from New Orleans and they are so worn out and sad. I wish I could do more. I did donated money for the rescued pets of the Katrina victims and have my students helping with their care.
Our thoughts are with all of you.
Buddy Beck, Peoria, AZ (Sent Sep 23, 2005 11:15:40 PM)
My Heart is filled with sadness at the devistation that was the aftermath of Katrina, I hope and pray that Rita will not take the toll that the other storm did. My thoughts and prayers are with all those who are in the path of "Rita".
wendy, Honesdale, PA (Sent Sep 23, 2005 11:42:23 PM)
We, Filipinos in Hong Kong prays for the safety of our American brothers and sisters.
May God keep you all away from harm.
Thelma Unite (Sent Sep 24, 2005 3:31:25 AM)
Warm greetings from Malaysia: Three hours before Rita struck New Orleans, I was alerted by a friend to pray...it was then passed down to other prayer partners. To our friends Dr. Susan Sanders Lehrer and Marie Wooley and their families of Houston, Texas, praying that you are all safe: our prayers and hugs. Pls contact me at janesaliun@yahoo.com
Jane Saliun (Sent Sep 24, 2005 4:40:28 AM)
It IS horrible to see hurricane after hurricane hitting eastern coast of USA.And to think that city after big city is lined up along the coast.It appears all the coastline is vulnerable.Better be careful.Astonishing to see that America too can"t be ready all the time.World is so vulnerable.We pray for you and your safety.
Ajay Kachroo (Sent Sep 24, 2005 2:21:56 PM)
Aloha, from Hawaii. I am a teacher at Word of Life Academy and our senior class has taken the initiative to be a blessing to all the school-aged children that were directly affected by Katrina. We pray for the families that are transitioning to their new destiny, new surroundings and greater lives. May you find peace in this tumultuous time! Great is our God and greatly to be praised.
Melissah Burch, Honolulu, Hawaii (Sent Sep 24, 2005 2:40:27 PM)
This is the most horrible disaster that dispalces so many people. What a horrific experience to lose your home, pets and valued possesions. Then to go to a shelter where crimes are every where!! Will those criminals be identified? Are those stories true about a foriegn visitor beaten to death? What is wrong with some of our society?? Have to hope that these stories are fabricated.
Jennifer Adelman (Sent Sep 24, 2005 8:24:02 PM)
God bless you all along the gulf coast and who are struggling through the ordeals left by Katrina and Rita. I, as a resident of South Carolina during hurricane Hugo, can empathize with you. I know that you feel isolated, and helpless, but you're very much on the minds and in the hearts and prayers of millions of people, worldwide. We see you, and we hurt with you. God give you strength, and a reason to smile.
Sue (Sent Sep 24, 2005 10:25:34 PM)
Shocked and broken hearted for all those that have been affected by the hurricanes .I pray for you all that God will give you strength to hold up till our prayers for you all to have a place to stay, food to eat, and all the things you need just to survive. God be with and protect you all.
Gayle....crittenden..Ky (Sent Sep 25, 2005 7:28:33 AM)
Four years after 9/11, billions spent on homeland security and we still don't have meaningful evacuation plans for our major cities. Someone's asleep at the switch. It's about the only thing that has been bi-partisan since "W" took office.
So let's fix this mess and the best way to start is with a non-political investigation. Having the Republicans control an investigation is like having the fox investigate the excitement in the hen house and ditto for a Democratic led investigation.
John D. Diamond, Ojai, C A 93023 (Sent Sep 25, 2005 1:52:04 PM)
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