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crystalsmom · 08-28-2005, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by fasteddie

It is rather scary for our Southeast Yorkie owners. I believe Carter's Mom has had to evacuate maybe twice now in the past year? I would think they just evacuate for a few days, until after the hurricane passes. For those with financial hardship, I would hope that churches, or nearby communities open up some kind of shelters or school gymnasiums for them. I just read that New Orleans ordered a full mandatory evacuation! Wow!

It would be quite the challenge for breeders to relocate, but I would hope they all have some place to go as well, as it'd be heartbreaking to hear dogs left behind during such a scary and dangerous time.

Yes it must be terrible for the people in New Orleans. For the people who have no
where to go and can't buy gas because they have run out, I heard they are
opening up the Super Dome ( maybe they will allow animals but I some how doubt
it) They say that they will not be responsible and people have to know the electric
will be out and there will be no ventilation. I'm retired and it's just Crystal and me,
so if I were there I'd try to get out but if I couldn't I would not leave her. If I
were a young mother with children, of course I would have to. Oh, I hate to
think of anyone having to do that. Let's say a prayer for these people in the
storms way tonight.

Carters Mom · 08-28-2005, 06:11 PM

People really do have big hearts!

I have had the invitation of friends I have made through my professional photography forum to stay with them. Any direction that we would have needed to evacuate, we had offers in the event that lodging wasn't available. I'll probably visit one member of that forum that is in Bossier City. He and his wife sent me the names of 3 boutiques to go shopping for a homecoming dress for Courtney while we're out this direction.

New Orleans officials urged people to open their hearts to their neighbors and fellow church members to offer those people without transportation and means to possibly evacuate with them.

The National Guard is at the Superdome (those that aren't deployed to Iraq) and are helping with security in the dome. The lines waiting to get into the dome are unbelievable but I think they are handling things well. The delay in enterring the dome is security screenings to be sure there is no alcohol being smuggled in as well as weapons. What could be worse than drunk cajuns with guns in an environment that may become hostile after a few days!

I pray for everyone that is in harm's way. I'm just grateful that I was able to leave with my pups and my child to keep them safe. Homes can be replaced, people can't.

BTW - my mom, mother-in-law, one sister, brother-in-law and niece are with us as well.

Lisa

YorkieRose · 08-28-2005, 07:04 PM

I would be too worried if I had a large kennel here in Florida as I did in MD.
If I stay at 4, I will be able to pack them up and drive north if need be to my daughters.
Once in MD we had a truck overturn on the highway near our house..it was a toxic spill of some sort..the police wanted everyone in the neighborhood to leave. I couldn't, so I sat in the kennel with the Yorkies..my husband had a fit,( he was at work) but I couldn't get 20 Yorkies out in a matter of minutes and I sure couldn't leave them..I said ..the heck with it, if we are going to die, we are all going together. They got the spill cleaned up and let people go back to their homes. Although sometimes I wonder if I didn't get some brain damage from it! lol

I am heart sick about all the animals/live stock that will drown in LA.

lily's mom · 08-28-2005, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by YorkieRose

I would be too worried if I had a large kennel here in Florida as I did in MD.
If I stay at 4, I will be able to pack them up and drive north if need be to my daughters.
Once in MD we had a truck overturn on the highway near our house..it was a toxic spill of some sort..the police wanted everyone in the neighborhood to leave. I couldn't, so I sat in the kennel with the Yorkies..my husband had a fit,( he was at work) but I couldn't get 20 Yorkies out in a matter of minutes and I sure couldn't leave them..I said ..the heck with it, if we are going to die, we are all going together. They got the spill cleaned up and let people go back to their homes. Although sometimes I wonder if I didn't get some brain damage from it! lol

I am heart sick about all the animals/live stock that will drown in LA.

Awww, Pat that is so great of you to sit with your babies. I am soooo very glad that all is well now though. I am also sick about all the animals that will lose their lives. Makes me sick.

centralnewyorki · 08-29-2005, 05:56 AM

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Originally Posted by crystalsmom

Yes it must be terrible for the people in New Orleans. For the people who have no
where to go and can't buy gas because they have run out, I heard they are
opening up the Super Dome

We were just talking about this yesterday. We've heard that Katrina would be coming into the Gulf for at least a few days- I would think that as soon as you hear a hurricane is coming your way, wouldn't you go fill up? Or, during the season- constantly have your tank full. The gas won't go to waste if you don't have to evacuate. I also don't understand how stores run out of plywood, water, etc. It's hurricane season- stock up in advance! I say this as a notherner so maybe I'm missing something, but it still doesn't make sense to me how some people are not prepared.

My sister lives in Pensacola, FL and she participated in a program like "Habitat for Humanity" for low-income families who have been affected by Hurricane Ivan (last September). She said it will be 10 years before the organization (Rebuild Northwest Florida, I think) will be able to help repair all of the houses of low-income families from that hurricane alone. I can't imagine the devastation that people will feel in New Orleans from Katrina.

It breaks my heart to think of the animals that are left behind. I could never do that. I'd be like Pat in the chemical spill- sitting with my animals and accepting the same fate that they face.

bchgirl · 08-30-2005, 06:22 AM

I live on the east coast of Virginia. The reason that many people don't prepare until the last minute, (I think), is because of the numerous times forecasters mis-cast where the hurricane is going. The storms haven't traveled out of the tropics before our local weathermen are discussing the possiblity of it hitting our area. So people "wait and see". Personally, I do fill up my tank. Had I been in Katina's path, I'd have done it last Friday. The problem isn't the lack of gasoline, it's no power, means no gas. Another thing people should do is get cash out of the bank for emergencies, etc. No power, no atm or banks opening. Unfortunately, people are so used to electricity, they don't expect it to be off for days and days. Usually your power goes out and shortly there after, a power crew has it back on. After Isabel came through here, we didn't have power at home for 2 weeks, much longer than I anticipated even with a generator. Even with the generator we were able to only power 4 items at a time (the fridge, a lamp, tv).

I'm rambling here, but suffice to say, if a hurricane hasn't hit your area in a long, long time, people get complaciate. If you've been hit, you aren't so complaciate any more.

bchgirl · 08-30-2005, 06:43 AM

Thought of something else....LOL. In our area there are so many people and limited ways out of town, in order to evacuate we'd have to leave our home long before the hurricane came close to landfall. We've been told dozens of times how long it would take to evacuate this area. There aren't many people willing to leave their homes 2 days BEFORE the hurricane comes, especailly given the fact that these storms have minds of their own.....on one course for awhile and then veer off to another.

crystalsmom · 09-05-2005, 07:10 PM

Tonight 9-4-05 on Dateline they explained what they did with alot of the animals.
They had people operating a kennel and were there until late in the week - they
were given orders to leave and could not take the animals but helped put the
cages up as high as they could and planned to talk to someone about getting
back for them. Anyway the water came in and did drown the animals in the
lower cages but all on all the above levels had water in their cages but not to the
top and believe this or not they TREAD WATER FOR SIX HOURS even the cats.
The interviewer said even the cats and the woman said "yes" . She said she
never would have thought it possible - the will to live is certainly great in all
god's creatures. So most that were brought to that kennel in New Orleans lived.
Just had to let those of you know that did not see this.

Kelz · 09-05-2005, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by YorkieRose

I would be too worried if I had a large kennel here in Florida as I did in MD.
If I stay at 4, I will be able to pack them up and drive north if need be to my daughters.
Once in MD we had a truck overturn on the highway near our house..it was a toxic spill of some sort..the police wanted everyone in the neighborhood to leave. I couldn't, so I sat in the kennel with the Yorkies..my husband had a fit,( he was at work) but I couldn't get 20 Yorkies out in a matter of minutes and I sure couldn't leave them..I said ..the heck with it, if we are going to die, we are all going together. They got the spill cleaned up and let people go back to their homes. Although sometimes I wonder if I didn't get some brain damage from it! lol

I am heart sick about all the animals/live stock that will drown in LA.

That would be me! i'd be sticking it out with my babies!

MeganS · 09-05-2005, 07:48 PM

sadly most animals don't make it. i've never expieranced anything like katrina and i hope i never do. people are forced to leave their pets behind. some are having them put down. to ensure their safety, no matter how hard it may be. i think when they evacuate its until the storm passes or longer if the damages are extenisve. some of the cruise lines just opened up and they're taking in anyone who may need shelter. thats all i really know about the subject.

crystalsmom · 09-05-2005, 08:04 PM

Megan, you certainly know alot for your age and I am always amazed!! I know I
would never leave my "Crystal " but I have lived my life and it's different. Mothers
and Fathers who have children to save do have to make this decision as heart-
breaking as it may be. The sweetest thing on this entire site is when Ketz comes
on so many different times and just says. "I would never leave my baby" We do
love our yorkies as it should be.

DinerosMom · 09-05-2005, 08:07 PM

I couldn't leave Dinero behind...I hope I never have a tragdey like that happen here....

MeganS · 09-05-2005, 08:08 PM

thank you joan! i agree, it would be so hard to leave my babies. i would do everything i could to bring them with me!! i have the families suffering in my prayers, and their furbabies.

luv4yorkies · 09-06-2005, 05:30 AM

This morning o nthe early show they were talking about teh animals affected by Katrina and they said that people were putting there animals in there down there shirts just to take them. One family put there cocker spaniel in a bag on their way to houston and took it to a local animal shelter until they found a place to stay and now they have her back.

crystalsmom · 09-06-2005, 05:48 AM

thats whats so nice about having a small portable dog but a cocker putting up with
that WOW. I could see me trying a suit case with some holes in it or something or if her sherpa bag hadn't been washed away, she'd be right at home
Did you see the man leaving in a row boat with the people that picked him up
holding his sister in laws wedding dress in the air. He had no idea!! Wonder what
it looked like by the time it got to her. Mud and all, it was the sweetest gesture
any brother in law could do. (she was to get married soon)

08-28-2005, 06:11 PM	#17
Carters Mom YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: LA Posts: 1,568	People really do have big hearts! I have had the invitation of friends I have made through my professional photography forum to stay with them. Any direction that we would have needed to evacuate, we had offers in the event that lodging wasn't available. I'll probably visit one member of that forum that is in Bossier City. He and his wife sent me the names of 3 boutiques to go shopping for a homecoming dress for Courtney while we're out this direction. New Orleans officials urged people to open their hearts to their neighbors and fellow church members to offer those people without transportation and means to possibly evacuate with them. The National Guard is at the Superdome (those that aren't deployed to Iraq) and are helping with security in the dome. The lines waiting to get into the dome are unbelievable but I think they are handling things well. The delay in enterring the dome is security screenings to be sure there is no alcohol being smuggled in as well as weapons. What could be worse than drunk cajuns with guns in an environment that may become hostile after a few days! I pray for everyone that is in harm's way. I'm just grateful that I was able to leave with my pups and my child to keep them safe. Homes can be replaced, people can't. BTW - my mom, mother-in-law, one sister, brother-in-law and niece are with us as well. Lisa __________________ Lisa Proud Marine Mom Carter, Cooper & Crissy's Mom and Sebastian's Nana Never underestimate the warmth of a cold nose!

08-28-2005, 07:04 PM	#18
YorkieRose No Longer a Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: South Florida Posts: 8,577	storms I would be too worried if I had a large kennel here in Florida as I did in MD. If I stay at 4, I will be able to pack them up and drive north if need be to my daughters. Once in MD we had a truck overturn on the highway near our house..it was a toxic spill of some sort..the police wanted everyone in the neighborhood to leave. I couldn't, so I sat in the kennel with the Yorkies..my husband had a fit,( he was at work) but I couldn't get 20 Yorkies out in a matter of minutes and I sure couldn't leave them..I said ..the heck with it, if we are going to die, we are all going together. They got the spill cleaned up and let people go back to their homes. Although sometimes I wonder if I didn't get some brain damage from it! lol I am heart sick about all the animals/live stock that will drown in LA.

08-30-2005, 06:22 AM	#21
bchgirl Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: at da beach Posts: 15,444 Blog Entries: 2	I live on the east coast of Virginia. The reason that many people don't prepare until the last minute, (I think), is because of the numerous times forecasters mis-cast where the hurricane is going. The storms haven't traveled out of the tropics before our local weathermen are discussing the possiblity of it hitting our area. So people "wait and see". Personally, I do fill up my tank. Had I been in Katina's path, I'd have done it last Friday. The problem isn't the lack of gasoline, it's no power, means no gas. Another thing people should do is get cash out of the bank for emergencies, etc. No power, no atm or banks opening. Unfortunately, people are so used to electricity, they don't expect it to be off for days and days. Usually your power goes out and shortly there after, a power crew has it back on. After Isabel came through here, we didn't have power at home for 2 weeks, much longer than I anticipated even with a generator. Even with the generator we were able to only power 4 items at a time (the fridge, a lamp, tv). I'm rambling here, but suffice to say, if a hurricane hasn't hit your area in a long, long time, people get complaciate. If you've been hit, you aren't so complaciate any more. __________________ Deb, Reese, Reggie, Frazier, Libby, Sidney, & Bodie Trace & Ramsey who watch over us www.biewersbythebay.com

08-30-2005, 06:43 AM	#22
bchgirl Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: at da beach Posts: 15,444 Blog Entries: 2	Thought of something else....LOL. In our area there are so many people and limited ways out of town, in order to evacuate we'd have to leave our home long before the hurricane came close to landfall. We've been told dozens of times how long it would take to evacuate this area. There aren't many people willing to leave their homes 2 days BEFORE the hurricane comes, especailly given the fact that these storms have minds of their own.....on one course for awhile and then veer off to another. __________________ Deb, Reese, Reggie, Frazier, Libby, Sidney, & Bodie Trace & Ramsey who watch over us www.biewersbythebay.com

09-05-2005, 07:10 PM	#23
crystalsmom Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 7,946	Tonight 9-4-05 on Dateline they explained what they did with alot of the animals. They had people operating a kennel and were there until late in the week - they were given orders to leave and could not take the animals but helped put the cages up as high as they could and planned to talk to someone about getting back for them. Anyway the water came in and did drown the animals in the lower cages but all on all the above levels had water in their cages but not to the top and believe this or not they TREAD WATER FOR SIX HOURS even the cats. The interviewer said even the cats and the woman said "yes" . She said she never would have thought it possible - the will to live is certainly great in all god's creatures. So most that were brought to that kennel in New Orleans lived. Just had to let those of you know that did not see this. __________________

09-05-2005, 07:48 PM	#25
MeganS Donating YT 7000 Club Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 12,016 Blog Entries: 1	sadly most animals don't make it. i've never expieranced anything like katrina and i hope i never do. people are forced to leave their pets behind. some are having them put down. to ensure their safety, no matter how hard it may be. i think when they evacuate its until the storm passes or longer if the damages are extenisve. some of the cruise lines just opened up and they're taking in anyone who may need shelter. thats all i really know about the subject. __________________ Megan "I have my dreams, I have made plans." - The Pirate Queen All Gave Some; Some Gave All

09-05-2005, 08:04 PM	#26
crystalsmom Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 7,946	Megan, you certainly know alot for your age and I am always amazed!! I know I would never leave my "Crystal " but I have lived my life and it's different. Mothers and Fathers who have children to save do have to make this decision as heart- breaking as it may be. The sweetest thing on this entire site is when Ketz comes on so many different times and just says. "I would never leave my baby" We do love our yorkies as it should be. __________________

09-05-2005, 08:07 PM	#27
DinerosMom Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2005 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 236	I couldn't leave Dinero behind...I hope I never have a tragdey like that happen here.... __________________ ~~ Amanda & Dinero ~~ Dinero's Dogster

09-05-2005, 08:08 PM	#28
MeganS Donating YT 7000 Club Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 12,016 Blog Entries: 1	thank you joan! i agree, it would be so hard to leave my babies. i would do everything i could to bring them with me!! i have the families suffering in my prayers, and their furbabies. __________________ Megan "I have my dreams, I have made plans." - The Pirate Queen All Gave Some; Some Gave All

09-06-2005, 05:30 AM	#29
luv4yorkies YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 1,611	This morning o nthe early show they were talking about teh animals affected by Katrina and they said that people were putting there animals in there down there shirts just to take them. One family put there cocker spaniel in a bag on their way to houston and took it to a local animal shelter until they found a place to stay and now they have her back.

09-06-2005, 05:48 AM	#30
crystalsmom Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 7,946	thats whats so nice about having a small portable dog but a cocker putting up with that WOW. I could see me trying a suit case with some holes in it or something or if her sherpa bag hadn't been washed away, she'd be right at home Did you see the man leaving in a row boat with the people that picked him up holding his sister in laws wedding dress in the air. He had no idea!! Wonder what it looked like by the time it got to her. Mud and all, it was the sweetest gesture any brother in law could do. (she was to get married soon) __________________