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Pooch · August 28th, 2005, 16:05

If you are in the area to be hit, my prayers are with you. Get out while you can...
"4th most powerful hurricane in recorded history..."
"...worst-case scenario for New Orleans — a direct strike by a full-strength hurricane — could submerge much of this historic city treetop-deep in a stew of sewage, industrial chemicals and fire ants, and the inundation could last for weeks, experts say. New Orleans would be under about 20 feet of water, higher than the roofs of many of the city's homes. Severe flooding in area bayous also forces out wildlife, including poisonous snakes and stinging fire ants, which sometimes gather in floating balls carried by the current.
Much of the city would be under water for weeks."

Sewage, chemicals, fire ants, and poisonous snakes???!!!
Sheesh!

August 28th, 2005, 16:05	#13
Pooch Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: USA Posts: 183	Re: Hurricane Katrina to impact New Orleans? If you are in the area to be hit, my prayers are with you. Get out while you can... "4th most powerful hurricane in recorded history..." "...worst-case scenario for New Orleans — a direct strike by a full-strength hurricane — could submerge much of this historic city treetop-deep in a stew of sewage, industrial chemicals and fire ants, and the inundation could last for weeks, experts say. New Orleans would be under about 20 feet of water, higher than the roofs of many of the city's homes. Severe flooding in area bayous also forces out wildlife, including poisonous snakes and stinging fire ants, which sometimes gather in floating balls carried by the current. Much of the city would be under water for weeks." Sewage, chemicals, fire ants, and poisonous snakes???!!! Sheesh!