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re: I think most of Laplace is under water
Posted on 8/30/12 at 7:52 pm to Shoulderchoke
Posted on 8/30/12 at 7:52 pm to Shoulderchoke
Really hits close to home when this happens to one of our TD's.
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Posted on 8/30/12 at 8:40 pm to LSUlefty
Went to LaPlace today to bring my parents some more gasoline and ice. It's unreal the amount of water that got pushed in. Places that have never flooded before saw several feet in their homes.
This post was edited on 8/30/12 at 8:41 pm
Posted on 8/30/12 at 9:09 pm to Gtiger9757
Can anyone tell me why we flooded? Im hearing that Lake Ponchartrain over filled, but was it due to some of the new levees?
Posted on 8/30/12 at 9:15 pm to Shoulderchoke
quote:No, the levees are not to blame. The storm came onshore southwest of N.O. meaning SE winds pushed water into the lake. Then NE winds off the back side of the storm then pushed the overflowing lake into LaPlace. Unfortunately, the track was "perfect".
Shoulderchoke
This post was edited on 8/30/12 at 9:18 pm
Posted on 8/30/12 at 10:07 pm to PanhandleTigah
Hope everyone is safe.
The wife and I left our house in River Oaks Tuesday night and came to her parents; they live in subdivision off st. Andrews past the Links.
We were able to drive back there yesterday around 10 a.m., got some more clothes and things for 5 month old. We were there for maybe 15-20 minutes, and realized the water rised too much in that little time to get out in my truck. We went to my bro-inlaw's around the corner who thankfully has a raised truck that could make it.
We watched the water rise from my inlaws all day yesterday; a couple feet in a couple hours. It was fricking incredible and scary as hell. Eventually it stopped about a foot from their door, and six inches from their home generator.
We went back to our house around 11 a.m. today, and the water stopped 1.5" below our door. Unbelievable how blessed we were, but at the same time, my brother in law and many friends took on a lot of water. Very very sad around here. I'll post some pics whenever my shitty BB decides to find some service.
And
to you guys helping out. fricking heroes
The wife and I left our house in River Oaks Tuesday night and came to her parents; they live in subdivision off st. Andrews past the Links.
We were able to drive back there yesterday around 10 a.m., got some more clothes and things for 5 month old. We were there for maybe 15-20 minutes, and realized the water rised too much in that little time to get out in my truck. We went to my bro-inlaw's around the corner who thankfully has a raised truck that could make it.
We watched the water rise from my inlaws all day yesterday; a couple feet in a couple hours. It was fricking incredible and scary as hell. Eventually it stopped about a foot from their door, and six inches from their home generator.
We went back to our house around 11 a.m. today, and the water stopped 1.5" below our door. Unbelievable how blessed we were, but at the same time, my brother in law and many friends took on a lot of water. Very very sad around here. I'll post some pics whenever my shitty BB decides to find some service.
And
to you guys helping out. fricking heroes 
Posted on 8/30/12 at 10:18 pm to BobbyGoulet
Are I-10 and Airline closed in Laplace? I will be traveling from Metairie to Baton Rouge Saturday and from what I heard I won't be able to pass through Laplace. Is 55 to 12 the only option I have?
TIA
TIA
Posted on 8/30/12 at 10:26 pm to Fight4LSU
Anyone know if thete was flooding along Airline in Reserve up toward Marathon?
I'm halfway through the hiring process at a facility up that way and wondering how they made out.
EDIT:they are located on West 19th St. right off Airline.
I'm halfway through the hiring process at a facility up that way and wondering how they made out.
EDIT:they are located on West 19th St. right off Airline.
This post was edited on 8/30/12 at 10:30 pm
Posted on 8/30/12 at 10:26 pm to Fight4LSU
Is the water draining out yet or staying put as of now?
Posted on 8/30/12 at 10:27 pm to Fight4LSU
quote:
Are I-10 and Airline closed in Laplace? I will be traveling from Metairie to Baton Rouge Saturday and from what I heard I won't be able to pass through Laplace. Is 55 to 12 the only option I have?
You won't be able to get to I-55. I-10 is closed at I-310.
Here's what NOLA.com suggests for BR to NOLA...I suppose the reverse would get you from NOLA to BR:
quote:
Coming from the west drivers will have to take a detour off of Interstate 10 around a closure near Gramercy:
Take exit 187 to U.S. 61 toward Gramercy.
Turn right onto Highway 641
Highway 641 will turn into Highway 3127 near the Mississippi River
Take Interstate 310 to New Orleans and connect to I-10 east.
LDOT map with closures
This post was edited on 8/30/12 at 10:30 pm
Posted on 8/30/12 at 10:37 pm to busbeepbeep
Thanks for the reply. I was just looking at this route on mapquest. That's probably my best bet.
Posted on 8/30/12 at 10:43 pm to busbeepbeep
Wow...Has anyone done this detour today? I am curious how long it took
Posted on 8/30/12 at 10:56 pm to Fight4LSU
Causeway to 12 seems like it would be a lot quicker than crossing the river and taking 3127.
Posted on 8/30/12 at 10:58 pm to Chicken
quote:
Wow...Has anyone done this detour today? I am curious how long it took
I can probably do it in the morning on the way as I've taken that route to Donaldsonville before. But there's no way in hell I'm attempting that route back at midnight after a long day of tailgating. I'll be making some crashing arrangements tomorrow.
Posted on 8/30/12 at 10:58 pm to Chicken
quote:
Wow...Has anyone done this detour today? I am curious how long it took
Not sure. I had friends coming back from Houston tonight call about the roads, and I told them about that route. They haven't reached that far yet though.
According to Google Maps (punching in generic Baton Rouge to Metairie directions), that detour route is 88.9 miles / 1hr 50min
Traditional I-10 route shows as 74.3 miles / 1hr 19min.
quote:
Causeway to 12 seems like it would be a lot quicker than crossing the river and taking 3127.
Using the I-12 to Causeway route shows 97.2 miles / 1 hour 51 mins.
Obviously, traffic affects all these numbers.
This post was edited on 8/30/12 at 11:06 pm
Posted on 8/30/12 at 11:34 pm to Fight4LSU
quote:
Airline closed in Laplace?
Airline is not closed.
Posted on 8/31/12 at 12:45 am to peopleschamp
quote:You like to see homos naked?
One thing I learned is home is where you make it.
sorry, it immediately reminded me of joe dirt.
Shoulderchoke, i think you still have my email. i work in reserve, so im always traveling through, if there is anything i can do to help let me know.
Posted on 8/31/12 at 12:57 am to Haplochrom
quote:
Anyone know if thete was flooding along Airline in Reserve up toward Marathon?
marathon is fine, refinery ran through the storm
Posted on 8/31/12 at 1:01 am to jerkyboyz
Man I sure hate reading this stuff. All you guys affected, stay strong. We're all thinking of/praying for you guys.
Posted on 8/31/12 at 1:36 am to lsutigernosaint
I have lots of pics but will need to wait until I can get to a computer to post them :( my poor parish is under so much water... 3500 people were rescued.
I want to say a big thank you to all that helped the people in this community to safety.
I want to say a big thank you to all that helped the people in this community to safety.
Posted on 8/31/12 at 7:31 am to LSUSOBEAST1
I would avoid Airline through Laplace. There is no power, so getting through takes time at the lights. Plenty of people still getting bussed out and people trying to get back to Laplace to assess damages/start repairs. You are better off avoiding Airline through Laplace right now.
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