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August 28, 2005
Katrina's Comin'!
My prayers are going out now to the people who can't escape from the imminent Katrina. The Weather Channel has been interviewing people who cannot or will not get out of the gulf coast area, particularly in the New Orleans area. My heart breaks for the people without cars or those who cannot afford to evacuate. To the people being stubborn and refusing to leave despite having the resources needed to escape, you are being selfish. This is a storm like you've never experienced before in that area. Get out or give others the chance to get out. This is no time to think you will be stronger than a storm--but if you're going to be pigheaded, at least be compassionate to the people who want to get out but can't. Help them.
As the storm bears down, I can't help but wonder if those people interviewed will be alive this time tomorrow.
The storm appears to be heading straight towards Nashville, but I certainly have no right to complain. Several inches of rain is no big deal compared to this Category 5 storm and the loss of life that will no doubt happen in the next 48 hours on the gulf coast.
I am now preparing to go out, fill my car with gas before it goes up to over $3 a gallon, and stock up on things like milk so I won't have to get out during the storm except to go to class.
Please stay safe.
Posted by Anna at August 28, 2005 11:28 AM
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The people that will not leave have no idea what a Category 5 storm will do. I have posted a picture of it on my blog. It is massive.
Posted by: Michael Morgan at August 28, 2005 09:49 PM
The only problem is...getting stuck on the highway, which isn't a good idea.
Posted by: f-i-n at August 29, 2005 01:43 PM