Interstate 10 just reopened recently with one lane in each direction on the eastbound lanes. This picture shows the westbound lanes which are still missing massive sections. As we drove into the city, we saw many cars that had been submerged and evidence of the waterline on the buildings. The scale of the devastation is greater than the tv is capable of conveying.
Tonight, we are in the River Ridge neighborhood on the west side of New Orleans. We arrived around 4pm and after a quick orientation, we jumped in to help serve dinner to around one hundred people. 
Tonight's meal was red beans and rice with corn bread. Apparently it is the traditional Monday evening meal here in N.O. We are headed to the Gulfport, MS area on Tuesday. Internet access is questionable, but hopefully I'll be able to check in again soon.
No comments:
Post a Comment