"George Leppla" wrote in message
news:8JydnWxnIJOr8KjeRVn-qA@comcast.com...
> This was posted on the Port of New Orleans website. The good news is
> that the parking lots in New Orleans were not flooded. The bad news is
> that a lot of the cars were broken into and looted. If you have a car
> there, that website has information you can use to help recover your car.
>
> http://www.portno.com/cruisealert.htm
>
> We have completed a list of vehicles that remain in the Tchoupitoulas
> surface parking lot and the Fulton St. Garage utilized by the Carnival
> passengers that were diverted to Galveston because of Hurricane Katrina.
> Also information for the Poydras Street surface lot and the Delta Queen
> parking garage is included. These lists are compiled by make, model,
> color and license number of each vehicle, and a brief description of
> damages. Almost all of the damage consists of broken windows, steering
> column damage and removal of cd players and other electronic equipment.
> Although none of the parking lots flooded, we do not warrant the
> drive-ability of any vehicle. Some vehicles have been stolen, so if you
> do not see your vehicle on the lists, it can be assumed to have been
> stolen. All of the parking lots are open and accessible during daylight
> hours. However, there are limitations for entry into Orleans Parish. Some
> passengers have already removed vehicles. Entry into the Parish is
> controlled by the City of New Orleans, and we cannot predict when it will
> be accessible to the general public. For further information on entry
> into Orleans Parish, please contact the City's office of emergency
> preparedness at (504) 658-2009.
>
> Unfortunately, we will not be able to supply you with more in depth
> information on individual vehicles. If your vehicle is listed as damaged,
> or it is not on the list, it is suggested that you notify your insurance
> carrier. If your vehicle is not listed, please contact Mr. Johnny Cefalu
> at (504) 528-3219, and we will make another sweep of the lots to make sure
> we did not overlook it.
>
>
> --
> George in PA http://www.countryside-travel.com
>
> The Mother of All Group Cruises 2 - http://www.moagc2.com/
> May 20, 2006, Caribbean Princess - http://cruisemaster.com/caribprin.htm
> October 29, 2006 - SLEAZY 4! http://cruisemaster.com/sleazy4.htm
Interesting. Because the press and TV has downplayed the looting and
vandalism.
Is it really worth spending $200 billion of tax payers' money to rebuild
this city and perpetuate its government, corruption and ethics?
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