St. Bernard Parish Update 9-9, Pt. 2
Conditions of the parish
There is no subtle way to put it: St. Bernard has suffered a catastrophe equivalent to a chemical version of Chernobyl.
First I should mention that access to the parish is RESTRICTED. One must pass multiple checkpoints guarded by machine gun weidling soldiers. Until further notice, civilians are not allowed in the parish and won't make it any further than mid-St. Tammany.
Second, I spoke with Jr. and he informed me that a plan is being devised where residents will be able to return BRIEFLY in about two-three weeks. We are many months away from people being able to come back on a permenant basis. It will be done in sections as the oil contaminated areas are inaccessible.
Though I am sure the news has been spread via this forum, I assume it is known by now that the oil spilled had benzyene in it which is a major health problem. The area affected is roughly between JP and Golden through Lexington Place. As of this moment, Jr. does not intend to bulldoze any homes before residents are allowed to go back.
The winds and water that hit are parish had an impact to say the least. I saw a billboard supported by I-beams bent, not snapped, but bent in half. I saw a cadillac tossed into a tree. The trees in Meraux have been seriously thinned and the water line is noticeable by the line of garbage symetrically caught in its branches.
Old Arabi between St. Bernard Hwy and the River is dry as a bone. However, the interior of homes were likely damaged by water. Water is gone from most of the Chalmette Vista closest to the St B hwy, but is noticeable near Chalmette Middle. Carolyn Park is under 3 feet of water.
Rocky and Carlos is still standing but the sicilian room was battered badly.
The LeBeau House and Beauregard Platantation are also standing.
A 6 inch sludge is prevalent around all areas hit by the oil spill. This could end up being a superfund site...Murphy Oil will be cutting a lot of checks before this is all said and done.
Meraux looked like an atom bomb hit it. The old Delchamps was wiped out; campers from JP were thrown all the way to the back of Jumonville Estates. Shorty's Cafe and the Bar were totaled.
Homes in Chalmette between Murphy and Paris Rd south of JP seemed to be in good shape.
The Parish Librar had some damage but books were still visible on the shelves. Parts of the glass panels were smashed. The Gulf Coast Bank building seemed to be in good shape above the first floor.
St. Mary's Episcopal Church lost its roof and OLPs suffered damage to its steeple and three large punctures are easily visible in the roof near its steeple.
St. Bernard body count could be under 250.
Though i know I am asking for trouble on this count, if you have any questions, (please no questions about particular addresses or neighborhoods not covered...i tried to be as comprehensive as possible with this report), e-mail me atmikebayham@yahoo.com.
There is no subtle way to put it: St. Bernard has suffered a catastrophe equivalent to a chemical version of Chernobyl.
First I should mention that access to the parish is RESTRICTED. One must pass multiple checkpoints guarded by machine gun weidling soldiers. Until further notice, civilians are not allowed in the parish and won't make it any further than mid-St. Tammany.
Second, I spoke with Jr. and he informed me that a plan is being devised where residents will be able to return BRIEFLY in about two-three weeks. We are many months away from people being able to come back on a permenant basis. It will be done in sections as the oil contaminated areas are inaccessible.
Though I am sure the news has been spread via this forum, I assume it is known by now that the oil spilled had benzyene in it which is a major health problem. The area affected is roughly between JP and Golden through Lexington Place. As of this moment, Jr. does not intend to bulldoze any homes before residents are allowed to go back.
The winds and water that hit are parish had an impact to say the least. I saw a billboard supported by I-beams bent, not snapped, but bent in half. I saw a cadillac tossed into a tree. The trees in Meraux have been seriously thinned and the water line is noticeable by the line of garbage symetrically caught in its branches.
Old Arabi between St. Bernard Hwy and the River is dry as a bone. However, the interior of homes were likely damaged by water. Water is gone from most of the Chalmette Vista closest to the St B hwy, but is noticeable near Chalmette Middle. Carolyn Park is under 3 feet of water.
Rocky and Carlos is still standing but the sicilian room was battered badly.
The LeBeau House and Beauregard Platantation are also standing.
A 6 inch sludge is prevalent around all areas hit by the oil spill. This could end up being a superfund site...Murphy Oil will be cutting a lot of checks before this is all said and done.
Meraux looked like an atom bomb hit it. The old Delchamps was wiped out; campers from JP were thrown all the way to the back of Jumonville Estates. Shorty's Cafe and the Bar were totaled.
Homes in Chalmette between Murphy and Paris Rd south of JP seemed to be in good shape.
The Parish Librar had some damage but books were still visible on the shelves. Parts of the glass panels were smashed. The Gulf Coast Bank building seemed to be in good shape above the first floor.
St. Mary's Episcopal Church lost its roof and OLPs suffered damage to its steeple and three large punctures are easily visible in the roof near its steeple.
St. Bernard body count could be under 250.
Though i know I am asking for trouble on this count, if you have any questions, (please no questions about particular addresses or neighborhoods not covered...i tried to be as comprehensive as possible with this report), e-mail me atmikebayham@yahoo.com.
posted by BourbonConservative at 6:32 PM
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