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My parents have made it back to Diamondhead. The verdict:

My house –

  • No water inside.
  • No broken windows – that is a miracle considering how many windows we have.
  • Two trees are laying on the house. They don’t appear to be damaging the roof.
  • Other minor damage

    • Parents’ house –

  • Chimney was blown down
  • Missing shingles on roof
  • Fence blown down
  • No water inside house downstairs

    • Overall, everything seems fine. We’re heading back tomorrow for a couple of days.

    Then, off to New Iberia.

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    My parents are on they way back to Diamondhead. They should be there about 4:00PM.

    There are new airal photos here.

    We plan to head back tomorrow depending on what we here from my parents.

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    If you need to talk to me or need an update, download any Skype. Its a free computer to computer voice service. My username is hbusby.

    Also, if you can’t contact via my cell – call (228) 533-2109. This is my business number which is also computer based. If I don’t answer, leave a message and I’ll call you back.

    Update #3

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    Please keep in mind when you are watching television coverage of Katrina, my house is located in Hacock County (city of Diamondhead).

    The eye of Katrina passed directly over Hancock County. Now, reporters are finally getting into the county. There are reports of a 24 ft. storm surge.

    Double shit.

    Update #2

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    More from WDSU:

    2:52 p.m.: Nearly 800,000 Without Power Approximately 770,000 Entergy electric customers are without power — and officials say it could be a month before power is restored to the New Orleans area. In some neighborhoods, only the rooftops of some homes are visible. In the central business district, cars are overturned, trees and power lines are downed, and cars were crushed by falling bricks. — WDSU Web Staff.

    When do I get to go home to see if I still have a home?

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    From WDSU:

    11:50 a.m.:St. Bernard Residents Forced Into Attics
    Several people in St. Bernard Parish have been forced into their attics because of the rising water. In many homes, the water has risen above the second floor. “We know people are up in their attics hollering for help,” said state Sen. Walter Boasso. The state Department of Wildlife and Fish says it is standing by with 60 boats and will head out into neighborhoods as soon as the winds subside to assist stranded and trapped residents. — WDSU anchor Kriss Fairbairn.

    I’m even more thankful that we have left.

    Cell phone service seems to be spotty even though we’re in GA. If you need me or my parents call here.