St. Bernard Return Information
1) To those returning home to gather what is left, please be aware of certain things and take appropriate precautions:
The ground, air, water, and sludge is HIGHLY toxic. I strongly suggest you receive the appropriate booster shots for tetnus, hep, etc. Supplies I would bring include: knee high boots, surgical gloves, work gloves, a second pair of pants, towels, 2 pairs of socks, bootled water, a germ mask, and a maul for breaking in your door.
Also bring sandwiches and a full tank of gasoline as the parish is dead in terms of commerce.
Doors are sealed shut by dried mud on your interior. Be prepared to break in your own home.
2) Be mentally prepared for the worst. Virtually EVERY house in the parish is a loss. The homes that fared best were those between Chalona and Paris Road between JP and St. Bernard Hwy. The mud and muck in your homes could be as high as 3 ft and it will suck the shoes from your feet.
3) If you have open wounds, esp if you are diabetic, please bound them with bandages thoroughly. Infections are deadly.
4) DO NOT WEAR SHORTS!
5) If mud or sludge gets on you, wipe it off immediately with a towel and bottled water.
6) Purchase plastic bins to place all retrieved items. Your possessions could be contaminated.
7) Keep cool. This is a frustrating time for everyone. A loss of patience on your part could boil over to major problems as those around you are also stressed.
The ground, air, water, and sludge is HIGHLY toxic. I strongly suggest you receive the appropriate booster shots for tetnus, hep, etc. Supplies I would bring include: knee high boots, surgical gloves, work gloves, a second pair of pants, towels, 2 pairs of socks, bootled water, a germ mask, and a maul for breaking in your door.
Also bring sandwiches and a full tank of gasoline as the parish is dead in terms of commerce.
Doors are sealed shut by dried mud on your interior. Be prepared to break in your own home.
2) Be mentally prepared for the worst. Virtually EVERY house in the parish is a loss. The homes that fared best were those between Chalona and Paris Road between JP and St. Bernard Hwy. The mud and muck in your homes could be as high as 3 ft and it will suck the shoes from your feet.
3) If you have open wounds, esp if you are diabetic, please bound them with bandages thoroughly. Infections are deadly.
4) DO NOT WEAR SHORTS!
5) If mud or sludge gets on you, wipe it off immediately with a towel and bottled water.
6) Purchase plastic bins to place all retrieved items. Your possessions could be contaminated.
7) Keep cool. This is a frustrating time for everyone. A loss of patience on your part could boil over to major problems as those around you are also stressed.
posted by BourbonConservative at 9:01 PM
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