Crazy Footage of Levee Overspill In Plaquemines, Louisiana Today (Isaac)

[Lucky7s]

I've been watching the local news stations on DirecTV channel 349 all day...I haven't seen ANY of this footage...that levee is about 6ft tall. They done had 7 years to get that shit built twice as high.

FYI this is not technically a "breech" aka a break in the wall or failure of construction.
Its doing what its supposed to do...hold the water back...it just ain't tall enough.

Hurricane Isaac is packing an unbelievable punch to the Louisianna Coastline...Plaquemine parish is suffering with a levy breach at Myrtle Grove Marina. Jeff and Kathryn Piotrowski along with Jeremy Holmes were there on the scene as the water spilled over the levy and then began a rapid overflow submerging Hwy 23...They called 911 and immediately the state dispatched help from all emergency personnel.

 

[Mo-Better]

I'm really worried about our brothers and sisters down in that region. The water this storm is dropping is incredible.

 

[Lucky7s]

I'm really worried about our brothers and sisters down in that region. The water this storm is dropping is incredible.

I mean look at the damn erosion in that part of the coast...you gotta be a fool and a half to ride out a storm on that kind of swampy land. They told them to LEAVE by Monday. They got two choices...build a 14 foot levee for 18 miles on both sides at a cost of billions OR pull eminent domain and clear the land and let the swamp reclaim it.


http://www.nola.com/hurricane/index.ssf/2012/08/plaquemines_parish_hit_early_w.html


Isaac moved water this morning into eastern Plaquemines Parish, stranding residents and leading to massive rescue and flood control efforts throughout the day. But less noticed was the massive deluge of water pushed on large portions of western St. Bernard, flooding affecting large portions of the about 80-mile stretch from Jesuit Bend to Port Sulphur.

View full sizeAs Isaac continues to pummel Plaquemines Parish, portions of Louisiana 23 -- the only road to get up and down the parish's west bank -- were strewn with water. The current shot, resmbling a river, shows Louisiana 23 at Pointe-a-la-Hache on Wednesday.
The majority of that flooding occurred for north of Myrtle Grove down pastPointe-a-la-Hache, where nearly 10 feet of water laid over portions of communities and about 5 feet of water turned that section of Louisiana 23 - the only way up and down western Plaquemines - into a river.
On Thursday, parish and sheriff's officials, along with National Guard, are expected to rescue any residents in the western part of the parish who need immediate assistance. As a result of the western flood - and a fear that water will continue to move further north - the parish on Wednesday expanded its mandatory evacuation to include residents living from Oakville down to Venice. When originally issued on Monday, the evacuation orders extended to all of the east bank but only extended as far north as Ironton on the west bank.
The 18-mile stretch of the parish-built, non-federal levee between Braithwaite and White Ditch overtopped this morning leading to about 14-feet of water in some community. Reversing pumps at the Caernarvon fresh water diversion project today drained about seven feet, and on Thursday officials might create a hole in local levee near Braithwaite that could further lower the tide.
During rescue efforts on the east bank, National Guard trucks, parish boats and area residents with private boats are estimated to have carried at least 80 people to safety.

 

[ThaBurgerPimp]

 

[ShortyCumStain]

I'd visit, but I'd NEVER move to N'awlins.

 

[BDR]

I don't understand how a place like the Netherlands can get it right with their levee system yet the clowns in the marine corp of engineers fail miserably at it

Also building a city in that region had to be the worse idea ever wtf was the French thinking

New Orleans is a glorified Everglades

 

[rNubb]

I don't understand how a place like the Netherlands can get it right with their levee system yet the clowns in the marine corp of engineers fail miserably at it

Also building a city in that region had to be the worse idea ever wtf was the French thinking

New Orleans is a glorified Everglades

Will.
Desire.
Goal.
Objective.
The government lacks resolve.

 

[Lucky7s]

Also building a city in that region had to be the worse idea ever wtf was the French thinking

What were they thinking in 1700AD? Look at this map and you'll get your answer...keep in mind the technology to analyze soil and rates of erosion wasn't invented yet.


Europe was about that guap...the fastest way to export/import to the Louisiana Purchase was the mouth of the Sip.

 

[max-dawg]

I don't understand how a place like the Netherlands can get it right with their levee system yet the clowns in the marine corp of engineers fail miserably at it

Also building a city in that region had to be the worse idea ever wtf was the French thinking

New Orleans is a glorified Everglades

just like hundreds of years ago, cities are built where there is access to waterways... for trade & transit.

New Orleans is the ideal place for a port because even though it's below sea level (now), it's above the natural swamp, and with the city in that location, the French were able to CONTROL access up & down the river = control the $$$ flow.

in wartime, having the city there is also a huge advantage.

i was born and raised in this area; the history, culture, vibe, and 'flavor' are heads & shoulders above most cities, and yes... i've lived on both coasts (new jersey, cali, seattle) and in several cities (houston, okc, dallas) in-btw. the only places that approach NOLa's vibe are both philly and seattle.

NOLa is waaaay more than the damn everglades. it's the city of choice for partying, sporting events, conventions, and looks like no other city in this country with spanish & french architecture, African influence, and pre-Katrina, was over 50% black.

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[Ceenote]

They never built it to last. They would like all black people off the land. It is prime land!! They want it, but black people wont leave! So since they wont leave they just act like they give a fuck, but really dnt!!!

 

[mike123]

damn

just like hundreds of years ago, cities are built where there is access to waterways... for trade & transit.

New Orleans is the ideal place for a port because even though it's below sea level (now), it's above the natural swamp, and with the city in that location, the French were able to CONTROL access up & down the river = control the $$$ flow.

in wartime, having the city there is also a huge advantage.

i was born and raised in this area; the history, culture, vibe, and 'flavor' are heads & shoulders above most cities, and yes... i've lived on both coasts (new jersey, cali, seattle) and in several cities (houston, okc, dallas) in-btw. the only places that approach NOLa's vibe are both philly and seattle.

NOLa is waaaay more than the damn everglades. it's the city of choice for partying, sporting events, conventions, and looks like no other city in this country with spanish & french architecture, African influence, and pre-Katrina, was over 50% black.

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that all may be true but nature dont give a fuck about none of that

 

[Deezz]

Somebody give that dude in the video a sedative.

 

[SamSneed]

why were people still in thier homes? did 7 yrs ago mean anything to them

 

[largebillsonlyplease]

why were people still in thier homes? did 7 yrs ago mean anything to them

this shouldn't happen with a category 1

 

[SamSneed]

this shouldn't happen with a category 1

i want a ike to hit houston again, that shit was funny. people went ape shit

 

[Brother Blues]

I'd visit, but I'd NEVER move to N'awlins.

It I had to move there...I'd rent,not buy.

 

[fles]

I don't understand how a place like the Netherlands can get it right with their levee system yet the clowns in the marine corp of engineers fail miserably at it

The Netherlands is willing to invest money on it's infrastructure.

That's the difference. --> $$$

The Army Corp Of Engineers do the best they can with what they got.

 

[CarryOn]

What were they thinking in 1700AD? Look at this map and you'll get your answer...keep in mind the technology to analyze soil and rates of erosion wasn't invented yet.


Europe was about that guap...the fastest way to export/import to the Louisiana Purchase was the mouth of the Sip.

they knew what a swamp was though

 

[fles]

A fukin Dam is in danger of failing in New Orleans and CNN is still giving the fucking RNC more coverage???

The Fuck?

 

[Lucky7s]

The problem is they should have built New Orleans proper to the North of the Lake and not to the East towards the Lake.

They should have left the Lakefront lands for parks and recreation ONLY.


But the real estate was cheaper...I guess. Fuck if I know.


Aren't there other cities near large rivers, lakes and oceans at the same time?

 

[Africanama]

I don't understand how a place like the Netherlands can get it right with their levee system yet the clowns in the marine corp of engineers fail miserably at it

Also building a city in that region had to be the worse idea ever wtf was the French thinking

New Orleans is a glorified Everglades

Most countries know the importance of infrastructure, the United States does not. People cry bloody murder if taxes were ever raised for infrastructure.

 

[fles]

Aren't there other cities near large rivers, lakes and oceans at the same time?

Sure, but most cities aren't below sea level. They don't require pumps to drain storm runoff.

Anyway, New Orleans is where it is at; It is too established. The only thing that can be done is to implement new drainage and pumping systems. They can make the levees stronger too.

But like I said in a previous post, if the USA, Louisiana & New Orleans ain't willing to invest at least a billion dollars to implement new measures to help alleviate the damage caused by such storms, this shit will always happen.

I'm talking about new dams, stronger levees, Massive Storm Surge Barriers, new pumping stations, more storm sewers, larger pipes, etc. That shit will cost $$$; that is the problem.

 

[fles]

Wow. We got a disaster in New Orleans, and these networks are giving the fucking RNC more coverage??!!

People need to look in the people mirror when they ask why shit happens in this country. This nation's priorities are in the wrong fucking place.

 

[Ceenote]

why were people still in thier homes? did 7 yrs ago mean anything to them

Most dnt have money to go elsewhere..

 

[4 Dimensional]

this shouldn't happen with a category 1

It could have happened with a tropical storm. The rainfall amounts can not be categorized. Tropical cyclones can dump rain especially like Isaac that was a slow mover.

 

[SPECTRE1]

I posted a couple of months ago about things that NASA or the private sector could be doing to detect global warming besides measuring temperatures. I had goons sent to annoy and harass, I guess the fossil fuel industry doesn't want it.

It is real simple, you replace oxygen with CO2 and eventually water, you get more energy stored in the atmosphere that raises temperatures and more severe weather.

 

[Africanama]

Most dnt have money to go elsewhere..

Many of them were somewhere else but code to stay.

 

[hussla's paradice]

What were they thinking in 1700AD? Look at this map and you'll get your answer...keep in mind the technology to analyze soil and rates of erosion wasn't invented yet.


Europe was about that guap...the fastest way to export/import to the Louisiana Purchase was the mouth of the Sip.

just like hundreds of years ago, cities are built where there is access to waterways... for trade & transit.

New Orleans is the ideal place for a port because even though it's below sea level (now), it's above the natural swamp, and with the city in that location, the French were able to CONTROL access up & down the river = control the $$$ flow.

in wartime, having the city there is also a huge advantage.

i was born and raised in this area; the history, culture, vibe, and 'flavor' are heads & shoulders above most cities, and yes... i've lived on both coasts (new jersey, cali, seattle) and in several cities (houston, okc, dallas) in-btw. the only places that approach NOLa's vibe are both philly and seattle.

NOLa is waaaay more than the damn everglades. it's the city of choice for partying, sporting events, conventions, and looks like no other city in this country with spanish & french architecture, African influence, and pre-Katrina, was over 50% black.

tapatalk: Samsung Tablet

The Netherlands is willing to invest money on it's infrastructure.

That's the difference. --> $$$

The Army Corp Of Engineers do the best they can with what they got.

props to all you brothers. Dropping major jewels.