I just spoke with a friend who has a lot of family in central Mississippi. They have been told that they will have no power or water for at least 1-3 months. The effects of this storm cover a huge area.
I also never got to visit NO and I am horribly saddened by this fact. It was always on my must see list for the wonderful food and jazz, and just for the wonderful history. I still can't wrap my mind around the fact that I will never see the French Quarter the way it was.
I'm not sure any of us can really comprehend the long term implications that this destruction will have. It's just horrific.
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