To all in the hurricane path

[mini's mom]

the last post was about the fg - saw the roof on the news - were there any horses at that location? read the coth and some people are really helping one another - does anyone know about the horses/pets that were left behind?

[serenarider]

we are planing to move out on thursday once we get the clear from the state vet. If anyone has any pasture space or stalls that they can share that would be great. we are comming from fla. if you know of anyone that may need help please let me know as well. also they have set up a pay pal button for donations for gas halters hay feed ect. If you could help that way that would be great too. i know the track took a bad hit.

[ZiaLand]

Been watching the news. The devastation is just terrible. It's hard to even fathom the damage, the loss of life and the impact to the area.

New Mexico has just deployed 200 National Guard members to the area. They are expected to be gone 2 to 3 months. I'm sure other states are doing the same. This area is going to take a long, long time to recover.

Laurie

[ZiaLand]

Serena, could you post the link to the donations website?

Toadie, have you heard from your friends in Gulfport that stayed with their horses? Gulfport looks pretty bad.

Laurie

[Marli]

Here's the list from COTH-

http://chronicleforums.com/groupee/forums/a/tpc/f/5566064631/m/805201137

Terrible devastation - tremendous loss

[Inyureye]

Gulfport looks pretty bad

According to NPR, Gulfport is gone.

Nobody can hear from folks down there or call in to find out about things, as there are no communications systems at all. The News folk have sattelite phones, but foks can't get in to assess the damage, much less rescue, or get out, because of the debris. Hopefully the alabama sites will become accessible soon because they are drained. Poor new orleans. Under water.

[lee]

Does anyone know what happened to Louisiana Downs and all the people and horses? Its devistating down there but not sure where the track is located. My prayers are with all Gods creatures down there. Lee

[Pan Zareta]

Does anyone know what happened to Louisiana Downs and all the people and horses? Its devistating down there but not sure where the track is located. My prayers are with all Gods creatures down there. Lee

LA Downs is in northwest Louisiana, Bossier Par., well away from Katrina's path. As far as I know Fairgrounds is the only LA track that sustained damage from the storm. It took some damage as the storm passed (lost a lot of the grandstand roof) and as of this morning the water level there was about 6' b/c of the 17th St. levee breach.

[Marli]

Wanted to add this list of Charitable Organizations that are working with rescue efforts in the South-

http://www.charitynavigator.org/index.cfm/bay/content.view/catid/68/cpid/310.htm

[BJ]

Anyone have in-person word on Mobile, AL? I have a brother, nephew and sister-in-law I cannot reach by phone there. Worried, to say the least. My Ex lives in Biloxi...I hear that is GONE. This is like a Sci-Fi movie come to life.

[monicabee]

BJ, nola.com has forums for both people looking for info and those who have info to post.

The DRF ran an article on the impact on the Fairgrounds and horsemen with connections in New Orleans

http://www.drf.com/news/article/68138.html

Good luck to anyone who is dealing with the aftermath.

[Waquoit]

Maybe I've missed a post from her (in which case I apologize), but has anyone heard from Crystal? I know she relocated to LA from MA not too long ago. Hope she and all her critters weathered the storm in good order. Such a terrible tragedy.

[doublete]

aCtually I was just about to post to her... She's back in MA.. BUT.. her horse was down in LA.

Crystal- Have you heard anything about your horse?

[Cheryl]

I received this email and thought I would pass it on, Cheryl in KY

Safe Havens and Veterinary Services Needed for
Hurricane Katrina's
Equine Refugees
Place Your Facility on the USEF Hurricane Equine
Relief List

(Lexington, KY) - As Americans view the newscasts of
the devastation caused by Hurricane Katrina it is
clear that both humans and animals require immediate
emergency relief from not only official agencies but
from the generosity of individuals.

If you have a facility or pasture which you can offer
to house refugee horses and ponies, victims of
Hurricane Katrina, please email your name, address,
phone number and email address to [email protected] ,
or at 859-225-6993, (please email if at all possible
as we expect a heavy load of calls.) If you can
volunteer veterinary services please submit your
contact information. The USEF is posting a listing by
state of these safe havens for horses and ponies on
our website. The list will be accessed by going to
www.usef.org, on the right side of the homepage click
on Hurricane Katrina Equine Relief. It is expected to
be operational by tonight, August 31st and will serve
as a master list to help horse owners in Katrina's
path find help. Other equine organizations wishing to
assist the effort and link to the list should also
email [email protected].

We urge the participation of anyone who has the space,
veterinary expertise and tenderness of heart to help
these equine refugees.


For more information, please contact Maria Partlow,
Senior Vice President of Marketing and Communications
on (859) 225-6941 or via email at [email protected].
USEF press releases are available on our web site
-www.usef.org.

[aurora]

We spoke to our friends that are 10 miles N. of Biloxi. Husband, wife & two kids. Their phone service came back up on Thursday but it is sometimes hours getting a connection. No electricity. They are sharing a generator with neighbors & turn it on for an hour or so each day but it is now broken so they don't even have that. He drove to the gas station this weekend and waited in line for 2 hours and they closed the pumps when he was just 6 cars away. They threw away what was left in the refridgerator. They have no money. He is a carpender but there is no work yet, he can't get anywhere until there is gas; the rescue is still going on (for dead bodies) and sections of Biloxi are off limits.

We have other friends, an older couple in their 70's. Thankfully they left before the storm. Their house was 2 blocks from the beach and I'm sure it is gone.