We just got an update from our family in Louisiana. Last tuesday we learned that two of my dear wife's cousins who lived in Slidell had stayed in new Orleans for the storm.
Paul was on duty at the Veteran's Hospital and Dianne wouldn't evacuate with out him.
They reported to the family that they were safe but they were worried about thier house in Slidell. The local newscasters had announced that hardly a home in Slidell was without some kind of structural damage. The interstate between New Orleans and Slidell was impassable, so there was no telling how long before they would be able to return home.
Then on Friday we found out that they had gotten out of new Orleans and were safe and sound with the family in Lafayette.
Yesterday they were able to get back into Slidell for a while. But weren't allowed to stay. They discovered their house still standing. There is a lot of minor damage from falling trees. But structurally the place is still sound. There is no sign of flooding in the pictures they sent us. Just lots of wind and tree damage. They were allowed back into the area again to do some quick roof repair in case it rains again.
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