The Blogosphere at work: Katrina Reports
Category: Hurricane Katrina... Navel Gazing...
Posted Tuesday, August 30, 2005 at 06:01 PM [GMT-6]

Another note: I'm closing comments on this post, so that well-meaning but desperate folks won't waste their time leaving requests for information here. The blog linked just below is the BEST place for those requests.

Note: If you are seeking information about family, friends or property in Slidell, please visit the blog linked below. I do not have access to any such information. I've brought the Slidell Hurricane Damage Blog to your attention in the hope that it will provide you with some answers, or at least a good place to leave questions.

The Slidell (LA) Hurricane Damage Blog is a great example of the value of the blogosphere. It's been created by Brian Oberkirch to help disseminate information about the status of that town following a pretty direct hit by Katrina. Since many residents evacuated ahead of the storm, and not everyone can easily get back in, this blog is one way those folks can quickly get specific reports about their specific neighborhoods.

I'm sure there are many such blogs now in operation, but I picked this one because Slidell is where Daniel Morris calls home, and he and his family are on my mind.

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I am in Washington state, but my sister-in-law and her family are from Slidell. I can't get a hold of them (of course) and have yet to hear anything. My husband, Robert, and I are hoping to find out where they might be. They lived on Clipper Drive (near North Shore). I am guessing they are under water there...My sister-in-law works at the Slidell Memorial Hospital, and we are guessing her and her husband may have gone there to help. I haven't seen anything on the news to tell me how the Hospital faired in the storm. family I am looking for is Charles and kathy Chataignier. thanks for any assistance

Posted by: Debbie at August 30, 2005 06:34 PM

Debbie, please make sure you go to the blog I linked to above and leave a comment. That's the most likely place you'll find the information you seek.

I did see one post that mentioned Slidell Memorial Hospital, but no confirming comments about the amount of flooding.

I hope your family is OK.

Posted by: Eric at August 30, 2005 06:40 PM

I am looking for my parents Theodore and Veronica Harris who live off of Mainegra Road in Slidell. I am also searching for my sister and brother-in-law Bruce and Lodie Javery. Of course I like everyone else have been unable to contact them. They chose to stay behind for various reasons and all of the family is worried. The news is totally focused on New Orleans, Biloxi, Gulfport and Mobile while Slidell took the brunt of the force. Any information on anything in Slidell would be greatly appreciated. General words about flooding and which areas were impacted the most would be great. Thanks and God Bless.

Posted by: Brandan Harris at August 30, 2005 06:45 PM

Brandan, please check the blog I linked to above...I have no information about Slidell here. I'm merely providing that link as a resource for people like you.

Again, I hope your family is fine.

Posted by: Eric at August 30, 2005 06:50 PM

Hi. My great Aunt and uncle live in Slidell and of course we can not get a hold of them. Their names are Linda and Lloyd Jackson. Linda also is know as "Dave" her goofy nickname. They are probably in their early 70's and could have lots of pets with them...birds and dogs. If anyone has any information please contact me.

Posted by: Andrea Sannes at August 30, 2005 06:54 PM

We are trying to find any information about Picayune, ,and have been unable to at this point. If anyone has any information about it, ,please let us know. Thank you so very much.
stclaireready@aol.com
or
martianplanet@charter.net

Posted by: Saint at August 30, 2005 06:56 PM

CLIPPER DRIVE ANY INFO OR PHOTOS?

ALSO "MISSING" MICHELLE PARTRIDGE
ANY INFORMATION WOULD BE APPRECIATED. THANK YOU

Posted by: RHONDA LUPO at September 1, 2005 01:29 PM

Rhonda, please go to http://slidell.weblogswork.com/ and leave your request. That will be the most likely place for you to get some answers.

Posted by: Eric at September 1, 2005 01:39 PM

We last heard from our daughter and her family about 4 days ago. they lived on garden drive. Please try to send us anything you may have on them...Jackie and Mark and their son, Chad Landry..God bless all that are helping kin.

Posted by: Gladys Canfield at September 2, 2005 12:17 AM

I am looking for information on MELISSA TALAMO OR LAURA METEYE!?! They are two good friends of mine and i have not been able to contact either of them. I used to live in Slidell and currently reside in Texas. Anyone have any info on TWIN OAKS DRIVE..that was my street. It wasnt too far from the cross gates country club? Any info?

Posted by: Kelley at September 2, 2005 01:27 AM

sorry...cross gates ATHLETIC club? I'm losing my mind :)

Posted by: Kelley at September 2, 2005 01:37 AM

sorry...cross gates ATHLETIC club on military road (200 North...70461)? I'm losing my mind :)

Posted by: Kelley at September 2, 2005 01:37 AM

Gladys, Kelley...I truly hope and pray that you'll find your family and friends to be in good shape...but this is not the place to leave requests for information. If they're from the Slidell area, PLEASE go to the Slidell Hurricane Damage Blog. That's where you'll be most likely to get some answers to your requests.

Posted by: Eric at September 2, 2005 06:37 AM
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