I just heard from a good friend and former colleague of mine from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. Alice Ferguson taught journalism and media studies there at the same time that I was teaching interpersonal communication. We both lived through Hurricane Katrina; however, she, being the fantastic journalist she is, captured and recorded what Lafayette (a city two hours west and north of New Orleans) went through with amazing detail and poignancy.You might find her account of Katrina's effects on Lafayette three years ago, enlightening, given the imminent arrival of Gustav, almost three years to the day on Katrina's anniversary.
For my part, my husband and I are glued to the weather channel and in constant telephone contact with our newly independent daughter living in Lafayette, as she prepares to experience her first hurricane without us. As I read through Alice's account of Hurricane Katrina, and the effect it had on residents of Lafayette, I know that my daughter is in for a trying time.
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My great big Crazy Cajun family evacuated N.O. Some are headed my way. I think N.O. is going to be okay compared to what happened three years ago, but the threat of levees not holding on the West Bank is a concern. And mandatory evacuation means...mandatory, right?
My brother just called. Said he's 40 miles west of Lafayette and the sun is shining. I guess landfall is expected tomorrow?
Will be checking back to see how things are going for your daughter.
You must be quite worried. I can't even imagine what you must be going through. I hope you've been able to have some contact. The good news - if there could be any good news - is they have a much better handle on it this time.
Keep us posted on your daughter.
Lisa
I've been watching the TV news reports of the hurricane and must say it's quite distressing to watch all of those people being forced to up sticks and leave their homes. I can't imagine how terrifying a situation it must be, but my heart goes out to anyone with loved ones in the vicinity of the hurricane. I will keep you in my thoughts.
i hope she'll be alright, i know you're so worried.
Logically she should evacuate, pack and move. I'm curious what motivates people to stay in situations that are harmful. Perhaps we can discuss this again, later, when the emotional impact has dulled.
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