De-ja-vu for Hancock County Mississippi
Perhaps I spoke too soon in comparing the devastation between Katrina and the 1969 Hurricane Camille - Reports coming in indicate that it is dejavu all over again for Hancock County Mississippi - Biloxi, Ocean Springs. The death toll in that area is coming in at 50 people right now - and 30 of those were in one apartment building - the St. Charles in Ocean Springs, I think it was. One person from Ocean Springs reported that their entire apartment building was gone - leveled, washed out to sea - along with the new million dollar home built by friends on adjacent property. Nothing there but rubble. One fellow from the area said he went through Camille where the devastation on the coast was so bad, but Katrina has created equal devastation not only along the coast but in areas well off the beach front. He mentions that many of the homes that withstood Camillee didn't make it through Katrina. One comparison I watched for early on was the barometic pressure stats - Katrina's barometic pressure fell a little below Camille's as she moved inland. The lower the barometric pressure the tighter the eye which affects the intensity of the storm. However, Camille had winds of up to 200 mph as she slammed into the coast, whereas Katrina came in at about 150 mph. Again, the Biloxi Ocean Springs area - especially at the beachfront - looked like it was hit by a nuclear bomb - not only in the days following the storm but for years afterward. I am having a hard time fathoming that the damage from Katrina is comparable. But we will see as new reports and video footage comes in. On another note, I've been told that there are people camping out at Gas Stations in New Orleans. Tulane University students are being told they may not be able to return to school until the Spring semester.
I'm am wanting to know just how bad it is in Ocean Springs, Mississippi we are wanting to send supplies but we dont know what the people down there need.
Posted by: Alyson | September 28, 2005 at 02:02 PM
My daughter in law's father, David Moore hasn't been heard from since Monday (8/29). He lives in Lumberton. Has anyone seen him?
Posted by: Lois | September 02, 2005 at 03:58 PM
Can anyone gave me any information on 1400 block Calhoun St in Ocean springs
Posted by: Dianne | September 01, 2005 at 05:44 PM
Please let me know of any damage to homes on Lovers Lane in Ocean Springs. I think it is in the 600-700 block. If you have photos or info, please send it. I am trying to help my parents find info on their home. Thank you for your help.
Posted by: Elizabeth Pitcher | August 31, 2005 at 08:25 PM
Looking for any and all info concerning my father's home next door to USM on the beach in Long Beach (1st house East of USM). Won't return till we know it is safe.
Posted by: susan Ellis | August 31, 2005 at 01:58 PM
Looking for any and all info concerning my father's home next door to USM on the beach in Long Beach (1st house East of USM). Won't return till we know it is safe.
Posted by: susan Ellis | August 31, 2005 at 01:57 PM
Hi this is Kim Davis I am a friend of Liz Munson and she is looking for her brother Ashton Munson that lives at 1428 Margie St in Waveland, MS. Anyone knowing the whereabouts or the last time you physically saw him please get in touch 225.687.4415
Posted by: Kim Davis | August 31, 2005 at 11:59 AM
Has anyone heard about the damage to Diamondhead Mississippi? Also Waveland MS? Any info would be greatly appreciated.
Posted by: April Lumpkin | August 31, 2005 at 10:19 AM
Missing elderly disabled afther, (William) Bill Travis, lived at the Rebel Apts on Briarfield in Biloxi, MS kust a few blocks from HI 90. I live an dwork in san Antonio, TX. Any news contact me, Julie Travis Rogers at jtrogers@riseup.net
Posted by: Julie Travis Rogers | August 31, 2005 at 08:58 AM
I live in Biloxi in Porteaux Bay housing and am at present staying with my sister in England. I have been unable to contact my husband and family since Sat.when hopefully they were leaving the area for a safer place.DESPERATE for information on family and homes.
THANK YOU THANK YOU
Posted by: Margaret Shockley | August 31, 2005 at 05:24 AM
can anyone give me any info on what it is like in Hattiesburg ms. I am a very worried mother in the uk whos son and his partner live in Hattiesburg. I havent had any info whatsoever on the damage there.I lost contact with him monday morning and have exhausted all avenues trying to get some information. He works at the usm and his partner is a high school teacher in Lumberton.Any info would be greatly received
many thanks
Linda Lowe.
Posted by: linda lowe | August 30, 2005 at 04:51 PM
Has anyone heard about the damage to the interior of Hancock County? I cannot get any information. My family is staying with me until they know whether it is safe to go back. They lived in Lake Cypress estates outside of Picayune. If anyone has any information it would be greatly appreciated.
Posted by: Leanetta Malone | August 30, 2005 at 10:38 AM
just got a call from my father who lives on Front Beach in Ocean Springs, MS. His apartment complex is completely gone. He says Ocean Springs is damaged more than you can ever even imagine.
Posted by: Joy Crawford | August 30, 2005 at 08:28 AM