From Westley at da-parish.com Mon Nov 9 07:55:39 2009 From: Westley at da-parish.com (Westley Annis) Date: Mon, 9 Nov 2009 06:55:39 -0600 Subject: [StBernard] ST. BERNARD PARISH PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SCHOOLS CLOSED MONDAY Message-ID: <0dae01ca613b$f0c4e240$d24ea6c0$@com> ST. BERNARD PARISH PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SCHOOLS CLOSED MONDAY St. Bernard Parish Public Schools Superintendent Doris Voitier as well as officials from Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic School in Chalmette and Lynn Oaks School in Braitewaite said all schools are closed Monday, November 9, 2009 in anticipation of severe weather conditions associated with Hurricane Ida. Schools' officials said parents should stay tuned to the news reports for updates on Tuesday. Tune to the local news for information. Also, St. Bernard Parish Government will be issuing updates on its website at www.sbpg.net , on its cable access station at channel 76 for Cox Communications customers and on its emergency communications radio station at 1680-AM. ### From Westley at da-parish.com Mon Nov 9 07:56:20 2009 From: Westley at da-parish.com (Westley Annis) Date: Mon, 9 Nov 2009 06:56:20 -0600 Subject: [StBernard] ST. BERNARD PARISH PRESIDENT CALLS FOR A LIMITED VOLUNTARY EVACUATION Message-ID: <0daf01ca613c$08bda9e0$1a38fda0$@com> ST. BERNARD PARISH PRESIDENT CALLS FOR A LIMITED VOLUNTARY EVACUATION St. Bernard Parish President, Craig P. Taffaro, Jr., has called for a Voluntary Evacuation of areas of St. Bernard Parish that are located outside of the Hurricane Protection Levee System. The Voluntary Evacuation will begin at 6am on Monday November 9, 2009. The start of the voluntary evacuation will be followed by an immediate increase of patrols by the St. Bernard Parish Sheriff's Office within the evacuation area. All boat and trailer owners are asked to secure their property. All St. Bernard Parish Government employees are expected to report for their regular work schedule tomorrow, Monday, November 9, 2009. President Taffaro has also called for all St. Bernard residents to follow their personal hurricane preparedness plan. He has stated that he expects no flooding within the Hurricane Protection Levee System, but he added that residents should be prepared for potential wind related damage which could include power outages. Residents should secure all loose personal property around their homes. The following items should be included in any preparation for a storm event, but this is not an all inclusive list. Water, Non-Perishable Food, Medicines, First aid kit, Batteries, Radio, Telephone, Important documents, Fuel for vehicles and/or generators. Caution should be used in any instances of downed power lines. Tune to the local media for information. Also, St. Bernard Parish Government will be issuing updates on its website at www.sbpg.net , on its cable access station at channel 76 for Cox Communications customers and on its emergency communications radio station at 1680-AM. ### From Westley at da-parish.com Mon Nov 9 08:05:55 2009 From: Westley at da-parish.com (Westley Annis) Date: Mon, 9 Nov 2009 07:05:55 -0600 Subject: [StBernard] RNC Statement On Pelosi Health Care Bill Passage Message-ID: <0db901ca613d$5fea4b50$1fbee1f0$@com> RNC STATEMENT ON PELOSI HEALTH CARE BILL PASSAGE WASHINGTON - Republican National Committee (RNC) Chairman Michael Steele released the following statement today: "Today with help from their liberal House allies, President Obama and Nancy Pelosi finally got what they have been creating behind closed doors these past months - a government-run health care experiment that will increase families' health care costs, increase the deficit, increase taxes on small businesses and the middle class, and cut Medicare. As the elections in Virginia and New Jersey clearly showed, the American people oppose bigger government, more federal spending, and higher taxes. Broad, bipartisan opposition to this bill was on full display this evening, and the Democrats who ultimately voted for Nancy Pelosi's liberal health care plan will have to answer to their constituents. "Nancy Pelosi and her liberal lieutenants made a lot of promises today to get the votes they desperately needed. Make no mistake - the Democrat leadership's assurances were based on political expediency, not principle. Anyone receiving a promise from Pelosi is guaranteed to be disappointed in the end when their votes are no longer needed. "Americans want a common-sense bipartisan approach to health care reform, not President Obama's and Nancy Pelosi's costly, 1,990-page government-run experiment on our nation's health care system. The House Republican solution to health care reform is the right direction for America, but Nancy Pelosi had no interest in bipartisanship, choosing instead to force her costly government-run experiment on the American people." ### From Westley at da-parish.com Mon Nov 9 08:06:54 2009 From: Westley at da-parish.com (Westley Annis) Date: Mon, 9 Nov 2009 07:06:54 -0600 Subject: [StBernard] Marriage Message-ID: <0dba01ca613d$8314acb0$893e0610$@com> We are sending this to all of our friends who have managed to stay married to date. Since fewer and fewer couples Remain married for a long time, we think we should congratulate ourselves. 365 Anniversaries.. This is kind of Cool! Out of all the billions of married couples in the world, there has to be a couple married on each date of the year. We're going to try to accomplish the task of seeing if we can fill the calendar with an anniversary, of one of our dear friends, on every day of the Year.. Add you and your spouse's 1st names only (NO LAST NAMES, PLEASE), The year you were married, and where you were married on the list below. Then send it to 20 of your married friends, plus the person who sent it to you! DON'T B E A SPOIL SPORT! ADD YOUR NAME TO THE LIST. All you have to do is hit forward, add the information, and then send it to all your friends and family that are also married or will be soon.... Don't forget me, send it back! If someone has already put names in the date of your anniversary, please just add your names below theirs and DO NOT DELETE THOSE COUPLES' NAMES! JAN 1- JAN 2- JAN 3- JAN 4- JAN 5- JAN 6- JAN 7- Stan and Steveanna; Fort Worth, TX 1994 JAN 8- Paul and Nichole; 1994, Daphne, AL JAN 9-Tom & dolly 38 years JAN 10- JAN 11- JAN 12 JAN 13- JAN 14- JAN 15-Dennis&Glenda------1966, Seagraves , Tx . JAN 16- JAN 17- Kay and Doug, Ava MO, 1992 Elaine and Jimmy, Marksville , La. 1960< /B> JAN 18- JAN 19- JAN 20- JAN 21- JAN 22- JAN 23- JAN 24- JAN 25-Gary and Diane, Marseilles , Illinois JAN 26- Norvin and Jean - 1967 - Seneca, Illinois JAN 27- JAN 28- JAN 29- JAN 30-Gene and Kim 1974 St. Bernard, Louisiana JAN 31- FEB 1- FEB 2- FEB 3- FEB 4- FEB 5- FEB 6- FEB 7- FEB 8- FEB 9- Ronnie & Charla.....1985, Midlothian , Tx . FEB 10- FEB 11- FEB 12- FEB 13- FEB 14-Joy & Karl, married 1998 , Valparaiso , IN Ben & Karen, married 2009, Century, Fl. FEB 15-Al and Sue, 1969, 40 years, Dyer, IN FEB 16- David and Esther, 1985, Fresno , CA Nancy & Don, Easton , Ca. FEB 17- FEB 18- FEB 19- FEB 20- FEB 21- FEB 22- FEB 23 - FEB 24- FEB 25- FEB 26- FEB 27- FEB 28- FEB 29- MAR 1 - MAR 2 - MAR 3- MAR 4- MAR 5- MAR 6- MAR 7- MAR 8- MAR 9- MAR 10- MAR 11- MAR 12- MAR 13- MAR 14- MAR 15- MAR 16 - MAR 17- MAR 18- MAR 19- MAR 20- MAR 21 David & Brenda , Clovis NM 1973 MAR 22- MAR 23- MAR 24- MAR 25- MAR 26- MAR 27- MAR 28- MAR 29- MAR 30 MAR 31 ? Tom and Sandy ? 1983 ? Cedar Lake , IN APR 1-Jack & Essie 1956 Corpus Christi , Tx. APR 2- Keith & Peachie ? Benton, LA - 1994 APR 3- Kevin & Mary - Tyler, TX 2003 APR 4- APR 5- APR 6- APR 7- APR 8- Larry and LaVerne--1967-- DuBois , IL APR 9- APR 10- APR 11- APR 12- APR 13- APR 14- APR 15-Don& Lynn 1988 Shreveport, LA APR 16- APR 17-Bobby & Bettye 1949 Hereford , TX < br> APR 18- APR 19- APR 20- APR 21- APR 22- APR 23- APR 24- APR 25- APR 26- APR 27- APR 28- APR 29- APR 30- MAY 1- Darryl & Nicole, 1999, Shreveport, LA Jerry and Phyllis, Meridian, MS 1964 MAY 2-Barry and Phyllis, 1969, 40 years, Laurel, MS MAY 3- MAY 4- MAY 5- MAY 6- MAY 7- MAY 8- Lynnda & Mark, 1976, Houston , TX Gene & Wendy, 1987, Shreveport, LA MAY 9- MAY 10- MAY 11- MAY 12- Randy and Lynda 1979 Venice , FL MAY 13- MAY 14- MAY 15- MAY 16- MAY 17- Dan & Bets 1980 Lowell , IN. MAY 18- MAY 19- MAY 20- MAY 21- MAY 22- Bob & Vonda - 2004 - Ozark , MO < br> MAY 23- MAY 24- MAY 25~TOM and CAT~1996~Victorville~CA~ MAY 26- MAY 27- MAY 28- MAY 29- Larry & Alena - 1998 - Ottawa , IL MAY 30 - MAY 31- JUN 1- JUN 2- Alyssa and Aaron, 2007, Springfield , MO JUN 3- BRENT & CINDY--1978--- HUMANSVILLE , MO George & Louise--1948--Bryan,TX JUN 4- JUN 5- Diane & Rich, 1976, Indianapolis , IN Jason & Dana -- 2004 -- MERIDIAN, MISSISSIPPI @ MERREHOPE JUN 6- JUN 7-Scott & Brenda 1980 Hereford , TX JUN 8- JUN 9- George and Carol, 1984 Lake Station , IN JUN 10- JUN 11- JUN 12-Anne & Ron, 1976, Ste. Genevieve ,=2 0MO JUN 13- JUN 14- Linda & Ray, 1973, Crown Point , IN JUN 15- JUN 16- JUN 17- JUN 18- JUN 19-Doug and Margaret 1966 Sesser, IL JUN 20- JUN 21-Alan & Kay, 1963, Valparaiso , IN JUN 22- JUN 23- Rany & Maggie, 1973, North Platte , NE Barry & Elise, 1990, Lowell , IN Keith & Pat, 1972, Metairie , La. JUN 24- JUN 25- JUN 26- JUN 27- JUN 28- David & Ann, 1997, Waynesville , MO Billy and Jane, 1964, Bay Springs, Ms JUN 29- Kelly & Leisa, 1979, Midlothian , TX JUN 30 - Bill and Candy 1977 Irvine Pa JUL 1-Jim & Sal, 1972, Nashua , Iowa (Little Brown Church In the Vale) JUL 2- Lee and Olivia, 1966 Ms. JUL 3- Jack & Novella, 1952, Encino , Calif JUL 4- JUL 5- JUL 6- Ken and Bev - 1984 - Springfield , MO JUL 7- JUL 8- Jeff and Pam ? 1978 ? Farmers Branch , TX JUL 9- JUL 10 - JUL 11- Rick and Dawn -1987- Lexington , KY JUL 12- William and Jamie -2002- Eureka Springs, AR JUL 13- JUL 14- JUL 15- LANCE & HEATHER, 2006, GALVESTON , TX JUL 16- JUL 17-Kay&Ronnie1987,Wichita Falls,Tx. JUL 18- JUL 19- JUL 20- JUL 21 - JUL 22- JUL 23- JUL 24-Brian & Chris Knapp 1999 Tammy & Chris, 1999 Ottawa Il JUL 25- JUL 26- JUL 27- Bob & Sandy 1968, So. Holland , IL JUL 28- JUL 29- JUL 30- JUL 31- AUG 1- Neal & Nancy 1987, Fresno , California AUG 2- AUG 3- AUG 4- AUG 5-Tony & Kandas, Palestine , tx AUG 6- Tammy and Joel, Columbia , MO , 2007! AUG 7- AUG 8- AUG 9- AUG 10- AUG 11- AUG 12-Amy & Ron 1994, Crown Point,In.. AUG 13- AUG 14-Steve & Sandy 1986 Bossier City, LA AUG 15-Greg & Brenda 1997 Keithville, LA AUG 16- AUG 17- AUG 18- Gary & Kathy Spgfld, MO 1973 AUG 19- AUG 20-Mark and Ann, Verona , NY 1988 AUG 21- AUG 22- Doug & Cindi Cedar Lake , IN 1987 AUG 23-Mike & Valerie Whiting, IN 1975 AUG 24- AUG 25- AUG 26- AUG 27- AUG 28- AUG 29- AUG 30- Westley & Erica, Thibodaux, LA AUG 31- Stanley & Tana Lee, 1968, Birmingham, Al. SEPT 1- Robert and carol, 1979, Glidewell Chapel SEPT 2- SEPT 3-Perry and Janie, 1981 Arlington , TX SEPT 4- SEPT 5- S EPT 6- SEPT 7- SEPT 8- SEPT 9-Mark & Ken dra 2008 Brookline , MO. SEPT 10- SEPT 11- SEPT 12-Jesse & A nnie 1974/CC Texas SEPT 13- SEPT 14- SEPT 15- SEPT 16-Mary and Terry-Harvey , LA. 1961 SEPT 17- SEPT 18- SEPT 19- SEPT 20- SEPT 21- SEPT 22- SEPT 23-Larry and Deb 1995 IL SEPT 24- SEPT 25- SEPT 26-Larry & Cheryl New Orleans , La SEPT 27- SEPT 28- Sharon & Rick 1997- St Louis , MO SEPT 29- SEPT 30- OCT 1- OCT 2-Heather & Brad- 2004- Beecher , IL OCT 3- OCT 4-Mike & Judy 1975 - Chicago , IL . OCT 5-Marty & Melodi-1996-Eureka Springs, AR. OCT 6- OCT 7- OCT 8- 0A OCT 9- OCT 10- OCT 11- Lisa & Dan Huntsville, Ala 2008 OCT 12- OCT 13- OCT 14- OCT 15- OCT 16- OCT 17- Paul & Kelly Huntsville, Ala 2002 OCT 18- Dan & Ann 2003 Eustis NE OCT 19- OCT 20-Johnna and Kevin, 2000, Las Vegas , NV OCT 21-MAX AND CLAUDIA, 1972 , San Antonio , Tx OCT 22- OCT 23- OCT 24- OCT 25- OCT 26- OCT 27- OCT 28- OCT 29- OCT 30- OCT 31- NOV 1- NOV 2- Noel & Vickie, 1963, Holtville , CA Mark & Dawn Thomas, 1990, Marseilles , Il NOV 3- NOV 4- NOV 5- NOV 6- NOV 7- NOV 8- NOV 9- NOV 10- NOV 11- NOV 12- NOV 13- NOV 14- =0 A NOV 15- NOV 16- NOV 17- NOV 18- NOV 19-Debbi and Jack 1977 Arlington Tx NOV 20- NOV 21- NOV 22- NOV 23-Jack & Kathy Thompson NOV 24- NOV 25- NOV 26- NOV 27 NOV 28- NOV 29- Bob and Bev - 1969 - Parker, Co Jim and Debbie - 1974 - Springfield , MO NOV 30- DEC 1- DEC 2- DEC 3- Bud & Marla, 1977, North Platte , NE DEC 4- DEC 5- DEC 6- DEC 7- DEC 8- DEC 9- DEC 10-BILL & NANCY 1971 GLEN ROSE TX DEC 11- DEC 12- DEC 13- DEC 14- DEC 15- DEC 16- DEC 17- DEC 18- DEC 19- DEC 20- DEC 21- DEC 22- DEC 23- DEC 24- DEC 25- DEC 26- DEC 27 - DEC 28- Kathy&Nathan~1971~Reserve,La. Robby & Nicolynn 1985, Hereford , TX DEC 29 - Arnie and Mary Anne Fullerton Calif 46 years DEC 30 - Robby & Cindy - 1977 - Dallas, TX DEC 31 - Jan & Jack - 1984 - San Antonio , TX From Westley at da-parish.com Mon Nov 9 08:08:08 2009 From: Westley at da-parish.com (Westley Annis) Date: Mon, 9 Nov 2009 07:08:08 -0600 Subject: [StBernard] FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT TO TUE AFTERNOON Message-ID: <0dbe01ca613d$af0c5200$0d24f600$@com> Headline FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT TO TUE AFTERNOON Link Click here for MAP Description The National Weather Service in New Orleans has Issued A * Flood watch for Portions of Southeast Louisiana and Southern Mississippi, Including the Following Areas, in Southeast Louisiana, Lower Jefferson, Lower Lafourche, Lower Plaquemines, Lower St. Bernard, Lower Terrebonne, Orleans St. Charles, St. John the Baptist, St. Tammany Tangipahoa, Upper Jefferson, Upper Lafourche, Upper Plaquemines, Upper St. Bernard, Upper Terrebonne And washington. in Southern Mississippi, Hancock, Harrison Jackson, Pearl River, Pike and Walthall. * Through Tuesday Afternoon * Deep Tropical Moisture will Move Into the Region today Through Early Next Week Resulting in Periods of Heavy Rainfall. Moderate Durations of Heavier Rain May Produce Rainfall Rates in excess Of 2 Inches Per Hour. Accumulations of 3 to 5 Inches will be Possible with Locally Higher Amounts Possible. * Impacts include a Likelihood of Nuisance Street Flooding And Ponding of Water in Poorly Drained Areas. There is a Potential for Flooding During Periods of Higher Rain Intensities That May Threaten Inundation of Property and Vehicles. in Addition Communities near Tidal Influenced Waterways May Experience Slow Drainage Due to Higher Than Normal Tides. Precautionary/preparedness Actions A Flood watch Means There is a Potential for Flooding Based on Current Forecasts. you Should Monitor Later Forecasts and be Alert for Possible Flood Warnings. Those Living in Areas Prone to Flooding Should Be Prepared to Take Action Should Flooding Develop. Expires 11/8/09 6:30 PM County/Area Upper St. Bernard, LA (latitude: 30.1751, longitude: -89.8575) ________________________________ RAW Weather Service Message: 000 WGUS64 KLIX 081616 FFALIX URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED FLOOD WATCH NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NEW ORLEANS LA 1016 AM CST SUN NOV 8 2009 ...HURRICANE IDA APPROACHING THE LOUISIANA AND MISSISSIPPI COASTLINES WILL BRING HEAVY RAINFALL TO THE AREA... AN AREA OF HIGH PRESSURE LOCATED OVER THE SOUTHEAST WILL SHIFT EASTWARD TODAY. AT THE SAME TIME...A NON-TROPICAL LOW OVER THE WESTERN GULF OF MEXICO WILL MOVE TOWARD THE GULF COAST. THIS LOW WILL BE OVER THE NORTHERN GULF OF MEXICO TONIGHT...AS HURRICANE IDA MOVES INTO THE CENTRAL GULF OF MEXICO. HURRICANE IDA WILL APPROACH THE GULF COAST JUST SOUTHEAST OF THE MOUTH OF THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER MONDAY AFTERNOON. HEAVY RAIN IS EXPECTED ACROSS MUCH OF THE AREA MONDAY AFTERNOON AND MONDAY NIGHT. THE HEAVIEST RAINFALL WILL BE ACROSS EXTREME SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA AND COASTAL MISSISSIPPI. EXPECT RAINFALL TOTALS OF 3 TO 5 INCHES. THE STORM WILL CONTINUE NORTHEASTWARD TOWARDS THE ALABAMA COASTLINE TUESDAY NIGHT...DRAGGING A STRONG COLD FRONT THROUGH THE REGION. LAZ038>040-058>070-MSZ070-071-077-080>082-090030- /O.NEW.KLIX.FA.A.0001.091108T1616Z-091111T0000Z/ /00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ TANGIPAHOA-WASHINGTON-ST. TAMMANY-ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST- UPPER LAFOURCHE-ST. CHARLES-UPPER JEFFERSON-ORLEANS- UPPER PLAQUEMINES-UPPER ST. BERNARD-UPPER TERREBONNE- LOWER TERREBONNE-LOWER LAFOURCHE-LOWER JEFFERSON- LOWER PLAQUEMINES-LOWER ST. BERNARD-PIKE-WALTHALL-PEARL RIVER- HANCOCK-HARRISON-JACKSON- INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...HAMMOND...PONCHATOULA...BOGALUSA... FRANKLINTON...SLIDELL...MANDEVILLE...COVINGTON...LACOMBE... LAPLACE...RESERVE...THIBODAUX...RACELAND...LAROSE...DESTREHAN... NORCO...METAIRIE...KENNER...NEW ORLEANS...BELLE CHASSE... CHALMETTE...VIOLET...HOUMA...BAYOU CANE...CHAUVIN...DULAC... MONTEGUT...GALLIANO...CUT OFF...GOLDEN MEADOW...PORT SULPHUR... EMPIRE...YSCLOSKEY...MCCOMB...TYLERTOWN...PICAYUNE... BAY ST. LOUIS...WAVELAND...DIAMONDHEAD...GULFPORT...BILOXI... PASCAGOULA...OCEAN SPRINGS...MOSS POINT...GAUTIER...ST. MARTIN 1016 AM CST SUN NOV 8 2009 THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN NEW ORLEANS HAS ISSUED A * FLOOD WATCH FOR PORTIONS OF SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA AND SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI...INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING AREAS...IN SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA...LOWER JEFFERSON...LOWER LAFOURCHE...LOWER PLAQUEMINES...LOWER ST. BERNARD...LOWER TERREBONNE...ORLEANS... ST. CHARLES...ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST...ST. TAMMANY... TANGIPAHOA...UPPER JEFFERSON...UPPER LAFOURCHE...UPPER PLAQUEMINES...UPPER ST. BERNARD...UPPER TERREBONNE AND WASHINGTON. IN SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI...HANCOCK...HARRISON... JACKSON...PEARL RIVER...PIKE AND WALTHALL. * THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON * DEEP TROPICAL MOISTURE WILL MOVE INTO THE REGION TODAY THROUGH EARLY NEXT WEEK RESULTING IN PERIODS OF HEAVY RAINFALL. MODERATE DURATIONS OF HEAVIER RAIN MAY PRODUCE RAINFALL RATES IN EXCESS OF 2 INCHES PER HOUR. ACCUMULATIONS OF 3 TO 5 INCHES WILL BE POSSIBLE WITH LOCALLY HIGHER AMOUNTS POSSIBLE. * IMPACTS INCLUDE A LIKELIHOOD OF NUISANCE STREET FLOODING AND PONDING OF WATER IN POORLY DRAINED AREAS. THERE IS A POTENTIAL FOR FLOODING DURING PERIODS OF HIGHER RAIN INTENSITIES THAT MAY THREATEN INUNDATION OF PROPERTY AND VEHICLES. IN ADDITION... COMMUNITIES NEAR TIDAL INFLUENCED WATERWAYS MAY EXPERIENCE SLOW DRAINAGE DUE TO HIGHER THAN NORMAL TIDES. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A FLOOD WATCH MEANS THERE IS A POTENTIAL FOR FLOODING BASED ON CURRENT FORECASTS. YOU SHOULD MONITOR LATER FORECASTS AND BE ALERT FOR POSSIBLE FLOOD WARNINGS. THOSE LIVING IN AREAS PRONE TO FLOODING SHOULD BE PREPARED TO TAKE ACTION SHOULD FLOODING DEVELOP. && $$ From Westley at da-parish.com Mon Nov 9 08:08:30 2009 From: Westley at da-parish.com (Westley Annis) Date: Mon, 9 Nov 2009 07:08:30 -0600 Subject: [StBernard] COASTAL FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST TUE Message-ID: <0dbf01ca613d$bc2dd4e0$34897ea0$@com> Headline COASTAL FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST TUE Link Click here for MAP Description Residents and Interests Along the Coast are Urged to Make Preparations for Moderate to Significant Inundation That May Last for 2 to 3 Days As Tides Rise Above Normal to As High As 4 to 5 Feet tonight and 5 to 6 Feet on Monday. Tides are Still Expected to be 3 to 4 Feet Above Normal Through Tuesday Morning, Especially Along East Facing Shores in St Bernard and Plaquemines Parish and Along Hancock County. Currently, Tides are Running About 1 Foot Above Normal. Precautionary/preparedness Actions A Coastal Flood Warning Means That Flooding is Occurring Or Imminent. Coastal Residents in the Warned area Should be Alert for Rising Water, and Take Appropriate Action to Protect Life and Property. The Interaction Between Strong High Pressure over The Southeastern States...and Much Lower Pressures over the Southern Gulf of Mexico will Generate Increasing Easterly and Onshore Flow over the Next Few Days. this Pattern Should Result in The Inundation of Coastal Areas Outside of the Hurricane Levee Protection Systems. Hurricane Ida...located in the Extreme Northwestern Caribbean...will be moving Northward the Yucatan Channel today. Ida Approaches the Coast... Increasing winds will Push More Water towards Shore. a Strong Cold Front is Expected to Produce Strong Offshore Flow to Ease Coastal Flooding Late Tuesday. this Event has the Potential to Produce Significant Coastal Flooding Impacts for Several Days. Expires 11/8/09 6:15 PM County/Area Upper St. Bernard, LA (latitude: 30.1751, longitude: -89.8575) ________________________________ RAW Weather Service Message: 000 WHUS44 KLIX 081601 CFWLIX URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NEW ORLEANS LA 1001 AM CST SUN NOV 8 2009 ...A COASTAL FLOOD WARNING IS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY... .THE INTERACTION BETWEEN STRONG HIGH PRESSURE OVER THE SOUTHEASTERN STATES...AND MUCH LOWER PRESSURES OVER THE SOUTHERN GULF OF MEXICO WILL GENERATE INCREASING EASTERLY AND ONSHORE FLOW OVER THE NEXT FEW DAYS. THIS PATTERN SHOULD RESULT IN THE INUNDATION OF COASTAL AREAS OUTSIDE OF THE HURRICANE LEVEE PROTECTION SYSTEMS. HURRICANE IDA...LOCATED IN THE EXTREME NORTHWESTERN CARIBBEAN...WILL BE MOVING NORTHWARD THE YUCATAN CHANNEL TODAY. IDA APPROACHES THE COAST... INCREASING WINDS WILL PUSH MORE WATER TOWARDS SHORE. A STRONG COLD FRONT IS EXPECTED TO PRODUCE STRONG OFFSHORE FLOW TO EASE COASTAL FLOODING LATE TUESDAY. THIS EVENT HAS THE POTENTIAL TO PRODUCE SIGNIFICANT COASTAL FLOODING IMPACTS FOR SEVERAL DAYS. LAZ038-040-050-058-060>064-066>070-MSZ080>082-090015- /O.NEW.KLIX.CF.W.0006.091108T1601Z-091111T0000Z/ TANGIPAHOA-ST. TAMMANY-LIVINGSTON-ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST- ST. CHARLES-UPPER JEFFERSON-ORLEANS-UPPER PLAQUEMINES- UPPER ST. BERNARD-LOWER TERREBONNE-LOWER LAFOURCHE- LOWER JEFFERSON-LOWER PLAQUEMINES-LOWER ST. BERNARD-HANCOCK- HARRISON-JACKSON- 1001 AM CST SUN NOV 8 2009 RESIDENTS AND INTERESTS ALONG THE COAST ARE URGED TO MAKE PREPARATIONS FOR MODERATE TO SIGNIFICANT INUNDATION THAT MAY LAST FOR 2 TO 3 DAYS AS TIDES RISE ABOVE NORMAL TO AS HIGH AS 4 TO 5 FEET TONIGHT AND 5 TO 6 FEET ON MONDAY. TIDES ARE STILL EXPECTED TO BE 3 TO 4 FEET ABOVE NORMAL THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING...ESPECIALLY ALONG EAST FACING SHORES IN ST BERNARD AND PLAQUEMINES PARISH... AND ALONG HANCOCK COUNTY. CURRENTLY...TIDES ARE RUNNING ABOUT 1 FOOT ABOVE NORMAL. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A COASTAL FLOOD WARNING MEANS THAT FLOODING IS OCCURRING OR IMMINENT. COASTAL RESIDENTS IN THE WARNED AREA SHOULD BE ALERT FOR RISING WATER...AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO PROTECT LIFE AND PROPERTY. && $$ From Westley at da-parish.com Mon Nov 9 08:08:50 2009 From: Westley at da-parish.com (Westley Annis) Date: Mon, 9 Nov 2009 07:08:50 -0600 Subject: [StBernard] INLAND FLOODING Message-ID: <0dc001ca613d$c7c3d5c0$574b8140$@com> Headline INLAND FLOODING Link Click here for MAP Description Hurricane watch Remains in Effect New Information Hurricane Ida is a Category One Hurricane moving Into The Southern Gulf of Mexico this Morning. The Hurricane is Expected to Move Through the Coastal Waters on Monday. Precautionary/preparedness Actions Precautionary/preparedness Actions Stay Calm and Keep Informed. Comply with Any Evacuation Orders That are Issued for your Area. if your Home is Vulnerable to High winds, or you Live in a Surge Zone or Any Location Prone to Flooding, Evacuate to a Designated Shelter or Ride Out the Storm in the Sturdy Home of Family or Friends Outside of Evacuation Zones. Items to Bring to a Shelter include a First Aid Kit, Medicines and Prescriptions, Baby Food and Diapers, Games and Books toiletries, a Battery Powered Radio, a Cell Phone, Flashlights with Extra Batteries, a Blanket or Sleeping Bag for Each Persion, Personal Identification, Copies of Key Papers Such As Insurance Policies, available Cash and Credit Cards. Remember Pets are Not Allowed in Most Public Shelters, so Check Ahead with your Intended Shelter. Regarding your Home or Business, Cover All Windows and Doors with Shutters or Plywood. Move Patio Furniture and Other Loose Objects Indoors. Brace All Exterior Doors, Including Garage Doors. Do this As Early As Possible. if you Need to Make a Trip to the Hardware Store, the Grocery Store, or the Gas Station, do so As Early As Possible. winds As Hurricane Ida Moves Closer, the Threat for Sustained High winds is Likely to Increase. The Latest Forecast is for Strong Tropical storm Force winds with Gusts to Hurricane Force From Monday Afternoon to Early Tuesday Afternoon. Minor Damage Will Occur to Many Mobile Homes. a Few Homes May Receive Mostly Minor Damage to Roof Shingles and Siding. Unsecured Lightweight Items May Become Projectiles, Causing Additional Damage. Some Electrical Wires will be Blown Down, and Local Power Outages Are Likely. Most Newly Planted Trees and Shrubs will be Damaged Or Uprooted. Some Weaker Small Trees and Large Branches May Snap. storm Surge and storm Tide storm Surge Flooding of 5 to 7 Feet Can be Expected Outside Hurricane Protection Levees, and Along the Immediate Mississippi Coast From Monday Through Tuesday Morning. Flooding of Several Feet of Water May Occur in Non Elevated Structures or Those Built on A Slabs, Causing Damage. Roads Along the Coast, Bayous and Low Lying Areas May Close with Upwards of Several Feet of Water On Them. Residents in Areas Should Take Action to Protect Property and Head Evacuation Advice from Emergency Management. A Flood watch is in effect for the Entire Area. See Latest Forecast for Latest Information. Listen for Possible Flood Warnings for your Location, and be Ready to Act if Flooding Rains Occur. Areas Affected... this Local Statement Provides Important Information And Recommended Actions for People in Select Locations and Coastal Waters of Southeast Louisiana South Mississippi. .watches/warnings... A Hurricane watch Continues for Portions of Southeast Louisiana South Mississippi. A Hurricane Wind watch is in effect for Portions of Inland Southeast Louisiana and South Mississippi. A Tropical storm watch is in effect for Portions of Southeast Louisiana and Mississippi Coastal Waters. A Tropical storm Wind watch is in effect for Portions of Inland Southeast Louisiana and South Mississippi. A Flood watch is in effect for Part of Southeast Louisiana And South Mississippi. Please Check the Latest Public and Marine Forecasts for Detailed Information About Additional Hazards. .storm Information... at 9am CST...the Center of Hurricane Ida was Located Near Latitude 21.2 North...longitude 86.0 West...or About 75 Miles Northeast of Cozumel Mexico. this is About 660 Miles South-southeast of New Orleans La...or About 660 Miles South-southeast of Gulfport Ms. storm Motion was Northwest at 10 MPH. storm Intensity was 90 MPH. .situation Overview... When Making Decisions...do Not Focus on the Exact Forecast Track. Hurricane Ida is Now a Category One Hurricane. The Hurricane Is Expected to Stregthen to a Category 2 Hurricane over the Southern Gulf of Mexico Before Weakening over the Northern Gulf of Mexico. However...the Hurricane is Expected to Remain a Category One Hurricane As It Approaches Coastal Southeast Louisiana and Coastal Mississippi Late tonight and Monday. The Main Threats from Hurricane Ida will include Heavy Rainfall...strong winds...storm Surge Along the Coast and Tidal Lakes. It is too Early to Provide Exact Wind and Surge Forecast Values for Specific Locations. a General Concern Should be for the Possibility of Some Damage Somewhere Within Southeast Louisiana and South Mississippi. .precautionary/preparedness Actions... for Those Under a Watch...now is the Time to Begin Preparing Your Home or Business According to your Hurricane Disaster Plan. Listen for Possible Warnings and be Ready to Evacuate if Necessary. Heed The Advice of Local Officials and Comply with Any Orders That Are Issued. for Interests at Ports...docks...and Marinas...it Is Recommended That you Perform the Prescribed Preparations According to your Emergency Operations Plan for Tropical Cyclones. if You Live on a Boat...begin to Safely Secure your Craft and Make Plans to Leave It for Adequate Land Based Shelter. Listen for Possible Warnings. Regarding the Coastal Waters Under a Watch...small Craft Should Return to Port or Seek Safe Harbor. Closely Monitor Noaa Weather Radio or Other Local News Outlets for Official Storm Information. Listen for Possible Changes to the Forecast. For Additional Precautionary and Preparedness Information... Please Refer to the Detailed Recommendations Relative to your Location As Further Described by your Local National Weather Service Office and your Local Emergency Management. && .next Update... The Next Local Statement will be Issued by the National Weather Service in New Orleans around 1pm CST...or Sooner if Conditions Warrant. Expires 11/9/09 11:00 AM County/Area Upper St. Bernard, LA (latitude: 30.1751, longitude: -89.8575) ________________________________ RAW Weather Service Message: 000 WTUS84 KLIX 081651 HLSLIX URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED HURRICANE IDA LOCAL STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NEW ORLEANS LA 1051 AM CST SUN NOV 8 2009 .AREAS AFFECTED... THIS LOCAL STATEMENT PROVIDES IMPORTANT INFORMATION AND RECOMMENDED ACTIONS FOR PEOPLE IN SELECT LOCATIONS AND COASTAL WATERS OF SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA SOUTH MISSISSIPPI. .WATCHES/WARNINGS... A HURRICANE WATCH CONTINUES FOR PORTIONS OF SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA SOUTH MISSISSIPPI. A HURRICANE WIND WATCH IS IN EFFECT FOR PORTIONS OF INLAND SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA AND SOUTH MISSISSIPPI. A TROPICAL STORM WATCH IS IN EFFECT FOR PORTIONS OF SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA AND MISSISSIPPI COASTAL WATERS. A TROPICAL STORM WIND WATCH IS IN EFFECT FOR PORTIONS OF INLAND SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA AND SOUTH MISSISSIPPI. A FLOOD WATCH IS IN EFFECT FOR PART OF SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA AND SOUTH MISSISSIPPI. PLEASE CHECK THE LATEST PUBLIC AND MARINE FORECASTS FOR DETAILED INFORMATION ABOUT ADDITIONAL HAZARDS. .STORM INFORMATION... AT 9 AM CST...THE CENTER OF HURRICANE IDA WAS LOCATED NEAR LATITUDE 21.2 NORTH...LONGITUDE 86.0 WEST...OR ABOUT 75 MILES NORTHEAST OF COZUMEL MEXICO. THIS IS ABOUT 660 MILES SOUTH-SOUTHEAST OF NEW ORLEANS LA...OR ABOUT 660 MILES SOUTH-SOUTHEAST OF GULFPORT MS. STORM MOTION WAS NORTHWEST AT 10 MPH. STORM INTENSITY WAS 90 MPH. .SITUATION OVERVIEW... WHEN MAKING DECISIONS...DO NOT FOCUS ON THE EXACT FORECAST TRACK. HURRICANE IDA IS NOW A CATEGORY ONE HURRICANE. THE HURRICANE IS EXPECTED TO STREGTHEN TO A CATEGORY 2 HURRICANE OVER THE SOUTHERN GULF OF MEXICO BEFORE WEAKENING OVER THE NORTHERN GULF OF MEXICO. HOWEVER...THE HURRICANE IS EXPECTED TO REMAIN A CATEGORY ONE HURRICANE AS IT APPROACHES COASTAL SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA AND COASTAL MISSISSIPPI LATE TONIGHT AND MONDAY. THE MAIN THREATS FROM HURRICANE IDA WILL INCLUDE HEAVY RAINFALL...STRONG WINDS...STORM SURGE ALONG THE COAST AND TIDAL LAKES. IT IS TOO EARLY TO PROVIDE EXACT WIND AND SURGE FORECAST VALUES FOR SPECIFIC LOCATIONS. A GENERAL CONCERN SHOULD BE FOR THE POSSIBILITY OF SOME DAMAGE SOMEWHERE WITHIN SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA AND SOUTH MISSISSIPPI. .PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... FOR THOSE UNDER A WATCH...NOW IS THE TIME TO BEGIN PREPARING YOUR HOME OR BUSINESS ACCORDING TO YOUR HURRICANE DISASTER PLAN. LISTEN FOR POSSIBLE WARNINGS AND BE READY TO EVACUATE IF NECESSARY. HEED THE ADVICE OF LOCAL OFFICIALS AND COMPLY WITH ANY ORDERS THAT ARE ISSUED. FOR INTERESTS AT PORTS...DOCKS...AND MARINAS...IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT YOU PERFORM THE PRESCRIBED PREPARATIONS ACCORDING TO YOUR EMERGENCY OPERATIONS PLAN FOR TROPICAL CYCLONES. IF YOU LIVE ON A BOAT...BEGIN TO SAFELY SECURE YOUR CRAFT AND MAKE PLANS TO LEAVE IT FOR ADEQUATE LAND BASED SHELTER. LISTEN FOR POSSIBLE WARNINGS. REGARDING THE COASTAL WATERS UNDER A WATCH...SMALL CRAFT SHOULD RETURN TO PORT OR SEEK SAFE HARBOR. CLOSELY MONITOR NOAA WEATHER RADIO OR OTHER LOCAL NEWS OUTLETS FOR OFFICIAL STORM INFORMATION. LISTEN FOR POSSIBLE CHANGES TO THE FORECAST. FOR ADDITIONAL PRECAUTIONARY AND PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION... PLEASE REFER TO THE DETAILED RECOMMENDATIONS RELATIVE TO YOUR LOCATION AS FURTHER DESCRIBED BY YOUR LOCAL NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE OFFICE AND YOUR LOCAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT. && .NEXT UPDATE... THE NEXT LOCAL STATEMENT WILL BE ISSUED BY THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN NEW ORLEANS AROUND 1 PM CST...OR SOONER IF CONDITIONS WARRANT. LAZ063-064-068>070-MSZ080>082-091700- /O.NEW.KLIX.HI.A.0001.091108T1651Z-091111T0000Z/ /O.CON.KLIX.HU.A.1011.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ UPPER PLAQUEMINES-UPPER ST. BERNARD-LOWER JEFFERSON- LOWER PLAQUEMINES-LOWER ST. BERNARD-HANCOCK-HARRISON-JACKSON- 1051 AM CST SUN NOV 8 2009 ...HURRICANE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT... ..NEW INFORMATION... HURRICANE IDA IS A CATEGORY ONE HURRICANE MOVING INTO THE SOUTHERN GULF OF MEXICO THIS MORNING. THE HURRICANE IS EXPECTED TO MOVE THROUGH THE COASTAL WATERS ON MONDAY. ...PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... STAY CALM AND KEEP INFORMED. COMPLY WITH ANY EVACUATION ORDERS THAT ARE ISSUED FOR YOUR AREA. IF YOUR HOME IS VULNERABLE TO HIGH WINDS...OR YOU LIVE IN A SURGE ZONE OR ANY LOCATION PRONE TO FLOODING...EVACUATE TO A DESIGNATED SHELTER OR RIDE OUT THE STORM IN THE STURDY HOME OF FAMILY OR FRIENDS OUTSIDE OF EVACUATION ZONES. ITEMS TO BRING TO A SHELTER INCLUDE A FIRST AID KIT...MEDICINES AND PRESCRIPTIONS... BABY FOOD AND DIAPERS...GAMES AND BOOKS... TOILETRIES...A BATTERY POWERED RADIO...A CELL PHONE...FLASHLIGHTS WITH EXTRA BATTERIES...A BLANKET OR SLEEPING BAG FOR EACH PERSION...PERSONAL IDENTIFICATION...COPIES OF KEY PAPERS SUCH AS INSURANCE POLICIES...AVAILABLE CASH AND CREDIT CARDS. REMEMBER... PETS ARE NOT ALLOWED IN MOST PUBLIC SHELTERS...SO CHECK AHEAD WITH YOUR INTENDED SHELTER. REGARDING YOUR HOME OR BUSINESS...COVER ALL WINDOWS AND DOORS WITH SHUTTERS OR PLYWOOD. MOVE PATIO FURNITURE AND OTHER LOOSE OBJECTS INDOORS. BRACE ALL EXTERIOR DOORS...INCLUDING GARAGE DOORS. DO THIS AS EARLY AS POSSIBLE. IF YOU NEED TO MAKE A TRIP TO THE HARDWARE STORE...THE GROCERY STORE...OR THE GAS STATION...DO SO AS EARLY AS POSSIBLE. && ...WINDS... AS HURRICANE IDA MOVES CLOSER...THE THREAT FOR SUSTAINED HIGH WINDS IS LIKELY TO INCREASE. THE LATEST FORECAST IS FOR STRONG TROPICAL STORM FORCE WINDS WITH GUSTS TO HURRICANE FORCE FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON TO EARLY TUESDAY AFTERNOON. MINOR DAMAGE WILL OCCUR TO MANY MOBILE HOMES. A FEW HOMES MAY RECEIVE MOSTLY MINOR DAMAGE TO ROOF SHINGLES AND SIDING. UNSECURED LIGHTWEIGHT ITEMS MAY BECOME PROJECTILES...CAUSING ADDITIONAL DAMAGE. SOME ELECTRICAL WIRES WILL BE BLOWN DOWN...AND LOCAL POWER OUTAGES ARE LIKELY. MOST NEWLY PLANTED TREES AND SHRUBS WILL BE DAMAGED OR UPROOTED. SOME WEAKER SMALL TREES AND LARGE BRANCHES MAY SNAP. ...STORM SURGE AND STORM TIDE... STORM SURGE FLOODING OF 5 TO 7 FEET CAN BE EXPECTED OUTSIDE HURRICANE PROTECTION LEVEES...AND ALONG THE IMMEDIATE MISSISSIPPI COAST FROM MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING. FLOODING OF SEVERAL FEET OF WATER MAY OCCUR IN NON ELEVATED STRUCTURES OR THOSE BUILT ON A SLABS...CAUSING DAMAGE. ROADS ALONG THE COAST...BAYOUS AND LOW LYING AREAS MAY CLOSE WITH UPWARDS OF SEVERAL FEET OF WATER ON THEM. RESIDENTS IN THESE AREAS SHOULD TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT PROPERTY AND HEAD EVACUATION ADVICE FROM EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT. A FLOOD WATCH IS IN EFFECT FOR THE ENTIRE AREA. SEE LATEST FORECAST FOR LATEST INFORMATION. LISTEN FOR POSSIBLE FLOOD WARNINGS FOR YOUR LOCATION...AND BE READY TO ACT IF FLOODING RAINS OCCUR. From westley at da-parish.com Mon Nov 9 08:11:13 2009 From: westley at da-parish.com (Westley Annis) Date: Mon, 9 Nov 2009 07:11:13 -0600 Subject: [StBernard] Three arrested in St. Bernard in connection with $40, 000 in thefts Message-ID: <0dc101ca613e$1d3af470$57b0dd50$@com> Three arrested in St. Bernard in connection with $40,000 in thefts By Jen DeGregorio November 08, 2009, 3:50PM The St. Bernard Sheriff's Office has arrested three people -- two adults and a juvenile -- in connection with a series of heists of marine equipment that have occurred since August. The sheriff's office has recovered more than $40,000 in nautical goods - including boats, motors, fishing gear and navigational devices - stolen during at least five thefts in the Delacroix Island area, St. Bernard community and Meraux. Some of the items had been taken from camps whose owners live outside the parish. Many of the pieces were abandoned in waterways or in the marsh, fueling speculation that the thieves wanted to use the equipment rather than sell it for money, according to a statement issued Sunday by the sheriff's office. Tyler Camps, 17, of 2213 Gina Drive in eastern St. Bernard, was booked with four counts of theft. Robert Jackson, 18, of 2213 Guilliot Drive, also in eastern St. Bernard, was booked with three counts of theft. A 15-year-old boy from the St. Bernard community, whose name is being withheld because he is a minor, was booked with two counts of theft. All three suspects have been released on bonds, the amount of which were not available. The arrests were the result of an ongoing investigation by sheriff's detectives and marine and special investigations divisions. The sheriff's office said more arrests are forthcoming, with at least two warrants being prepared for judges' signatures. Anyone with further information should call the sheriff's office at 504.271.2501 From westley at da-parish.com Mon Nov 9 08:13:07 2009 From: westley at da-parish.com (Westley Annis) Date: Mon, 9 Nov 2009 07:13:07 -0600 Subject: [StBernard] La. Gov. declares emergency ahead of hurricane Ida Message-ID: <0dc801ca613e$60df1620$229d4260$@com> La. Gov. declares emergency ahead of hurricane Ida By BECKY BOHRER (AP) - 15 hours ago NEW ORLEANS - Hurricane Ida, the first Atlantic hurricane to target the United States this year, plodded Sunday toward the Gulf Coast with 100 mph winds, bringing the threat of flooding and storm surges. A hurricane watch extended over more than 200 miles of coastline across southeastern Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and the Florida Panhandle. Louisiana's governor declared a state of emergency. Authorities said Ida could make landfall as early as Tuesday morning, although it was forecast to weaken by then. Officials and residents kept a close eye on the Category 2 hurricane as it approached, though there were no immediate plans for evacuations. At 1 p.m. EST, Ida was located 510 miles south-southeast of the mouth of the Mississippi River and moving northwest near 10 mph. The latest forecast from the National Hurricane Center shows Ida brushing near Louisiana and Mississippi, then making landfall near Alabama before continuing across north Florida. Yet many residents took the forecast in stride. "Even though we're telling everybody to be prepared, my gut tells me it probably won't be that bad," said Steve Arndt, director of Bay Point Marina Co. in Panama City, Fla. In Louisiana, Gov. Bobby Jindal had declared a state of emergency as a precaution, and the National Guard was on high alert if assistance was needed. New Orleans wasn't included in the hurricane watch. But officials were encouraging residents to prepare for potential gusts of 60 mph by removing any tree limbs that could damage their homes and securing or bringing in any trash cans, grills, potted plants or patio furniture. Nearly 1,400 Louisiana residents are still living in federally issued trailers and mobile homes after hurricanes Katrina and Rita; nearly 360 units remained in Mississippi. "FEMA stresses that those in temporary (housing) units should not take chances," Federal Emergency Management Agency spokesman Andrew Thomas said. "Leave the unit behind and evacuate to a permanent structure that will better withstand tropical weather systems and the associated winds." Mississippi authorities warned residents to be vigilant. Authorities were monitoring conditions to see whether any evacuations of lower-lying areas or school closures would be necessary. "It is likely we will at least be hit with strong winds and some flooding in our coastal counties," said Jeff Rent, a spokesman for the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency. Officials "do not want anybody to be caught off guard." Mississippi Emergency Management Agency Director Mike Womack said forecasts called for tides of 4-7 feet above normal and rainfall totals of 5-7 inches within 24 hours, which could mean flooding along the coasts and along rivers. Alabama emergency management officials did not immediately respond to phone messages. In the Florida Panhandle, residents in Bay County and Panama City were being advised to secure boats and prepare for storm surges that could reach 2-3 feet. Heavy rain, wind and possible flooding was also expected. "You really don't know until it gets close how you're going to be affected by it," said Brad Monroe, Bay County's deputy chief of emergency services. Ida wasn't expected to pack the wallop seen in 2008 when hurricanes Gustav and Ike pelted the Gulf Coast back-to-back. There have been nine named storms this season, which ends Dec. 1. Ida is only the third hurricane to form, and neither of the others threatened land. Ida wasn't expected to directly threaten New Orleans, where unflappable fans at the Saints football game seemed unaware a storm was approaching. "We're used to tropical storms," said David Clements of Chalmette, La. "That's why we have a dome." Earlier Sunday, Ida's wind and rain whipped palm trees in the Mexican resort city of Cancun. Fishermen tied their boats down, though tourists seemed to regard it as a minor setback. "It's not what we expected," said Kathleen Weisser, a nurse from Fernley, Nev. "We wanted sun. Instead we have liquid sunshine." Ron Kaczorowski, of Chicago, said his daughter was forced to move her beach wedding inside because of the storm. He said he had tried to reassure his disappointed daughter that the nasty weather would make her wedding stand out. "I told her, 'How many people get married in a hurricane?'" Associated Press writers Suzette Laboy in Miami and Catherine E. Shoichet in Cancun contributed to this story. From westley at da-parish.com Mon Nov 9 08:43:29 2009 From: westley at da-parish.com (Westley Annis) Date: Mon, 9 Nov 2009 07:43:29 -0600 Subject: [StBernard] St. Bernard voters to decide on fire protection, garbage fee Message-ID: <0dd601ca6142$9eff2ea0$dcfd8be0$@com> St. Bernard voters to decide on fire protection, garbage fee By Chris Kirkham, The Times-Picayune November 09, 2009, 4:45AM A controversial proposal asking residents if they want to ban new apartment complexes in St. Bernard Parish has been rescinded, but voters will still go to the polls Saturday to decide on additional fees that parish leaders say are crucial to plugging millions of dollars in anticipated budget shortfalls next year. The parish is asking whether residents will pay a monthly $20-per-household fee for fire protection and garbage pickup.The fee, expected to generate about $3.36 million per year, will be evenly split between fire and garbage services. Last year those two services, which the parish says cost around $10.5 million annually, had budget shortfalls requiring millions in transfers from the parish's general fund, mostly made up of sales tax revenue. If passed, the fire protection and sanitation budgets would still be nearly $4 million in the red, requiring additional infusions of sales tax money from the parish's general fund. "This $20 fee doesn't cover our gap; it just eats into our gap a little bit," Parish President Craig Taffaro said. "We still have cuts to make." Next year marks the first year since Hurricane Katrina that St. Bernard's budget won't be buoyed by community disaster loans from the federal government. The parish intended to reserve a portion of last year's $5 million loan from Hurricane Gustav for 2010, but slumping sales tax collections have made that unlikely. The $20 fee would expire at the end of 2015, and would require another election to be reinstituted. The Parish Council also recently included a provision that would exempt anyone older than 65 who has a homestead exemption in the parish. The fee would be assessed to any home or business with a water meter. Without the additional money, Taffaro and the council will have to make deeper cuts across the board. Taffaro has mentioned the likelihood of fewer responses to complaint calls, reduced grass cutting and cutbacks in sidewalk repairs. Some residents have been skeptical of parish government asking for the fees, particularly when services such as water meter readings have been scattershot since the 2005 storm. Many residents either don't have reliable water meters or are simply being charged flat fees of about $16, leading some to wonder whether parish government could be capturing more revenue. "I think folks are looking for fiscal responsibility in what they are managing before they're willing to dish out the rest, to give the additional $20," said Polly Boudreaux, president of the civic association for Meraux's Lexington Place subdvision and herself a former council member and council clerk. Howard Luna, a parish justice of the peace who heads a group called Rediscover District C in Chalmette, agrees that government could stand to tighten its belt, but fears what might be lost if the fee doesn't pass. What will have to be cut "in order to meet our obligations for trash collection and firefighters?'' Luna asked. "Does it come from a fund that's maybe helping to demolish commercial properties? Or from a fund to help keep grass cut?" The $10 that would go to garbage collection would put the parish on par with other surrounding municipalities that currently charge fees. St. Bernard is the only parish in the metropolitan area that does not charge residents a monthly garbage fee. In New Orleans, for instance, residents pay $12 per month. In Jefferson Parish, it's more than $13 per month. The fund is now financed through sales tax and some property tax. The fire protection issue deals with the amount of staffing needed at the parish's 12 fire stations. The Fire Department has 94 firefighters, about three-quarters of its pre-Katrina number, but faces staffing and equipment requirements in order to prevent property insurance rates from escalating. The Property Insurance Association of Louisiana rates parishes and municipalities on firefighting capabilities, meaning the parish must pay overtime or find money for new firefighters to maintain pre-Katrina staffing. "Our geographic region hasn't changed in terms of fire protection coverage, because we still have residents we have to serve from the eastern end of the parish all the way to Arabi," Taffaro said. From westley at da-parish.com Mon Nov 9 08:44:18 2009 From: westley at da-parish.com (Westley Annis) Date: Mon, 9 Nov 2009 07:44:18 -0600 Subject: [StBernard] St. Bernard voters will get parish charter question Message-ID: <0dd701ca6142$bc59fbb0$350df310$@com> St. Bernard voters will get parish charter question By Bob Warren, The Times-Picayune November 09, 2009, 4:53AM In addition to seeking a $20-per-month fee for garbage and fire protection, the St. Bernard Parish Council is asking voters Saturday to decide on a proposed amendment to the parish's home rule charter. Council members say the change will clarify language that addresses council members serving on boards and commissions that are political subdivisions of the state. The measure would amend Article II Section 2-06(a) of the charter to specifically allow council members to serve on such boards, but would prohibit them from receiving compensation. "It assures pweople that we won't accept a check for being on the council but then also accept a check for being on some board,'' Councilman Kenny Henderson said. Councilman Wayne Landry, who has pushed for the amendment, said, "We just think it's going to bring some clarity and get rid of the vagueness,'' in that section of the charter. The charter currently addresses council members serving on parish boards and committees, but not state boards or committees such as the Hospital Service District or the Housing, Redevelopment and Quality of Life Commission, both of which count councilmen as members. There has been no organized public opposition to the proposal. From westley at da-parish.com Mon Nov 9 08:52:58 2009 From: westley at da-parish.com (Westley Annis) Date: Mon, 9 Nov 2009 07:52:58 -0600 Subject: [StBernard] World's Worst Movie Chase Message-ID: <0ddb01ca6143$f20f1be0$d62d53a0$@com> Maybe not the worst, but it is the campiest send up of 70's action flick chase scenes. Way too funny. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hNjbx_-BtP8 From Westley at da-parish.com Mon Nov 9 22:44:59 2009 From: Westley at da-parish.com (Westley Annis) Date: Mon, 9 Nov 2009 21:44:59 -0600 Subject: [StBernard] St. Bernard voters will get parish charter question Message-ID: <10d501ca61b8$2e1204d0$8a360e70$@com> Councilmembers are currently prohibited by Sec 2-06 below. as follows: PAGE 7 Home Rule Charter Sec. 2-06. Prohibitions. (a) A council member shall hold no other elected public office, appointed position in government service, or be a compensated official or employee of the parish government or any of its political subdivisions during the term for which elected to the council. However, council members may hold the positions of notary public, an officer in the military service, a member of a charter commission, a delegate to a constitutional convention, or a member of a political party committee. No former council member shall hold any compensated appointive office or employment of the parish government or any of its political subdivisions until one (1) year after expiration of the term of office to which elected. (b) Except as specifically provided in this Charter, neither the council nor any of its members shall appoint, remove, direct, or supervise any administrative officers or employees whom the president or any of his subordinates are empowered to appoint. PROPOSED AMENDMENT for Sec. 2-06 (a): from Summary 2538 ?A council member shall hold no other elected public office or any compensated appointive office or employment of the parish government or compensated office of any state political subdivision until one year after leaving office. Appointments to boards and commissions are allowed as long as said appointments are not compensated?. -SJK -----Original Message----- St. Bernard voters will get parish charter question By Bob Warren, The Times-Picayune November 09, 2009, 4:53AM In addition to seeking a $20-per-month fee for garbage and fire protection, the St. Bernard Parish Council is asking voters Saturday to decide on a proposed amendment to the parish's home rule charter. Council members say the change will clarify language that addresses council members serving on boards and commissions that are political subdivisions of the state. The measure would amend Article II Section 2-06(a) of the charter to specifically allow council members to serve on such boards, but would prohibit them from receiving compensation. "It assures pweople that we won't accept a check for being on the council but then also accept a check for being on some board,'' Councilman Kenny Henderson said. Councilman Wayne Landry, who has pushed for the amendment, said, "We just think it's going to bring some clarity and get rid of the vagueness,'' in that section of the charter. The charter currently addresses council members serving on parish boards and committees, but not state boards or committees such as the Hospital Service District or the Housing, Redevelopment and Quality of Life Commission, both of which count councilmen as members. There has been no organized public opposition to the proposal. From Westley at da-parish.com Mon Nov 9 23:25:32 2009 From: Westley at da-parish.com (Westley Annis) Date: Mon, 9 Nov 2009 22:25:32 -0600 Subject: [StBernard] Shop St. Bernard Event on Thursday, November 19 to include Benny Grunch and the Bunch at an after-event party Message-ID: <10df01ca61bd$d7d9d150$878d73f0$@com> Shop St. Bernard Event on Thursday, November 19 to include Benny Grunch and the Bunch at an after-event party Save retail receipts from Nov. 19 to Dec. 19 for President Craig Taffaro's Christmas Cash Back program The St. Bernard Chamber of Commerce is again sponsoring its annual SHOP ST. BERNARD event on Thursday, November 19 from 3 to 7 p.m. Shoppers can take their own cars to the stores or ride the Gulf Coast Trolley to visit each of the participating stores this year. Those stores are: A-1 Appliance, All About Me, Art & Frame, Balli Gallery, Flooring Showcase Rugs & Interiors, Ladybug's Garden, Ponstein's Food Store, Mike's Lighting & Cabinets and Todd's Technology. There will be an AFTER EVENT PARTY at A-1 Appliance for the prize drawings. The famous Benny Grunch and the Bunch will be at A-1 from 5 to 7 p.m. Olive Branch Emporium will be giving away treats at Gulf Coast Bank at East Judge Perez Drive and Charles Drive in Chalmette, which is where you can load the trolley to ride to the stores. The Chamber would like to give special thanks to Entergy and Gulf Coast Bank for their assistance with this event. This year, St. Bernard Parish President Craig P. Taffaro, Jr. is using this event as the kick-off date for his annual CHRISTMAS CASH BACK program to reward St. Bernard residents for doing their Christmas shopping with local vendors. In the program that President Taffaro implemented last year, residents who save their retail receipts could win cash. He will be holding this year's CASH BACK event on Dec. 19 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the St. Bernard Civic Center. For every $100 in receipts from local vendors from Nov. 19 to Dec. 19, residents will be eligible for cash drawings. Shoppers who get their cards marked for visiting each store will be eligible for the following grand prizes at the after-event party: * A-1 APPLIANCE: Frigidaire washer and dryer valued at $998. * ALL ABOUT ME: $100 gift certificate. * ART & FRAME: R.C. Davis print valued at $275. * BALLI GALLERY: St. Bernard charm bracelet valued at $225, and framed Rocky print. * FLOORING SHOWCASE RUGS & INTERIORS: a floor rug valued at $300. * LADYBUG'S GARDEN: hand-painted authentic New Orleans roofing slate with easel valued at $75. * MIKE'S LIGHTING & CABINETS: Emerson Capital Hill outdoor fan valued at $300 and a Fleur de Lis mirror valued at $104. * PONSTEIN'S FOOD STORE: wine basket valued at $125. * TODD'S TECHNOLOGY: BlueAnt X3 Bluetooth headset valued at $69.99. * SWEETWATER GUIDE SERVICE: a day-long inclusive charter fishing trip with Captain Jack Payne for four guests valued at $650. * SHOEMAKER CHIROPRACTIC: two one-hour massages valued at $60 each, one 10-session detox valued at $600 and free posture exams valued at $150 each. * J & J JEWELERY: 14 karat gold amethyst cross and chain valued at $200. * ROCKY & CARLOS: $30 gift certificate and gift certificate for a pan of baked macaroni. Here are the addresses of the participants in the Shop St. Bernard event: * A-1 Appliance & Electronics - 3350 Paris Rd. * All About Me - 1201 E. Judge Perez Dr. * Art & Frame - 1030 E. Judge Perez Dr. * Balli Gallery - 1201 E. Judge Perez Dr. * Mike's Lighting & Cabinet Center - 1924 E. Judge Perez Dr. * Todd's Technology - 3001 Paris Rd. * Ponstein's Food Store - 3623 Paris Rd. * The Ladybug's Garden - 609 W. Judge Perez Dr. * Flooring Showcase Rugs & Interior - 2620 Delille St., For more information about Shop St. Bernard, call 650-2121. ### From Westley at da-parish.com Mon Nov 9 23:38:13 2009 From: Westley at da-parish.com (Westley Annis) Date: Mon, 9 Nov 2009 22:38:13 -0600 Subject: [StBernard] 2010 Pro Bowl Message-ID: <10e901ca61bf$9d8b7290$d8a257b0$@com> Go to nfl.com/probowl/ballot and vote on the Saint players for the 2010 Pro Bowl !! You can vote as often as you want. Jo Senko From Westley at da-parish.com Mon Nov 9 23:38:31 2009 From: Westley at da-parish.com (Westley Annis) Date: Mon, 9 Nov 2009 22:38:31 -0600 Subject: [StBernard] ST. BERNARD PARISH PUBLIC, PRIVATE AND CATHOLIC SCHOOLS AND NUNEZ COMMUNITY COLLEGE TO REOPEN TUESDAY Message-ID: <10ea01ca61bf$a843bda0$f8cb38e0$@com> ST. BERNARD PARISH PUBLIC, PRIVATE AND CATHOLIC SCHOOLS AND NUNEZ COMMUNITY COLLEGE ALL TO REOPEN TUESDAY St. Bernard Parish Public Schools Superintendent Doris Voitier and officials from Our Lady of Prompt Succor School in Chalmette and Lynn Oaks School in Braithwaite said the schools will be open on Tuesday, November 10. Nunez Community College also will reopen on Tuesday. Tune to the local media for information. Also, St. Bernard Parish Government will be issuing updates on its website at www.sbpg.net , on its cable access station at channel 76 for Cox Communications customers and on its emergency communications radio station at 1680-AM. ###