http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ Daily Kitten Chat Forum Topic: Flooding update in Iowa en Tue, 14 Feb 2012 19:05:40 +0000 http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/7005/page/2#post-229108 Tue, 26 Aug 2008 23:44:48 +0000 Leofernando 229108@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>My prayers for LK. Hope she get well soon. May GOD be with her in all her works and doings.</p> <p>=================</p> <p>Leofernando</p> <p><a href="http://www.alcoholaddiction.org/iowa">Iowa Alcohol Addiction Treatment</a> </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/7005/page/2#post-185244 Mon, 16 Jun 2008 14:05:43 +0000 LadyKat of IA 185244@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>I'm sorry I wasn't able to answer earlier. I didn't mean to worry anyone. I am doing fine. I did have a message on my telephone machine that asked for voluntary evacuation on Friday night. However, my home is straight up a hill from the river, so I was feeling fairly safe where I was.<br /> Thanks, RoseV, for giving an update. I walked down the street a couple of blocks on Friday to the Pizza Hut (to get supper as well as see the water over the road) and took a couple of photos. This morning that road was finally open and I could get to work as usual. Unfortunately, a huge new parking lot for county offices that were to move in last week is still very much flooded.<br /> The worst is the huge cleanup from all the homes and debris left in the fields.<br /> We are working in the file room, getting files ready for storage and putting new ones on the shelves, so I don't have much chance at the computer this week.<br /> Again, sorry I didn't give everyone an update earlier.<br /> Thanks for all your prayers for the people who are directly affected by the flood all through Iowa. </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/7005/page/2#post-185239 Mon, 16 Jun 2008 13:58:31 +0000 Buttercup 185239@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>I called the Red Cross because I volunteer and they said that SEVEN states have been declared disaster areas. Unbelievable! And there haven't even been any storms yet. </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/7005/page/2#post-185232 Mon, 16 Jun 2008 13:44:12 +0000 MadcatwomanintheUK 185232@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>All the news coverage is horribly reminiscent of the appaling weather we had here last summer, and the terrible flooding that came with that, many times over for some families. I can't imagine the devastation of losing your home and possessions like that, let alone your pets. Thinking of all of you affected by this. </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/7005/page/2#post-185229 Mon, 16 Jun 2008 13:35:55 +0000 Buttercup 185229@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>Thank you RoseViente,I'm glad you are OK and thanks so much for updating us. </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/7005/page/2#post-185224 Mon, 16 Jun 2008 13:30:23 +0000 KYKAT 12 23 185224@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>Prayers for all of those who lost homes, pets, crops and livelihoods. </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/7005/page/2#post-185222 Mon, 16 Jun 2008 13:25:24 +0000 NNGM 185222@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>Thank you for the update. I noticed that LadyKat posted in the Cafe thread this morning and said that she would be hit and miss today, so I hope that means she is all right and just can't get to the computer much. So sad to see the devastation. The loss in crops alone must be staggering. </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/7005/page/2#post-185220 Mon, 16 Jun 2008 13:22:27 +0000 MeezerMama in OK; 10/23 185220@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>Its so good to hear about all the outreach. I'm glad everyone is helping where they can </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/7005/page/2#post-185215 Mon, 16 Jun 2008 13:14:35 +0000 RoseViente 185215@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>Well, I'm not LK, but I do live and work in Des Moines, so as an update, the water in the Des Moines area is going down. Only one levee caved under the pressure covering many homes and a high school. The people in Iowa City are slowly getting to see the damage that the flooding has done to their homes. I'm hoping that this means that the worst is over, but you never can tell. I was in the pet supply store earlier and they said there has been a rush of people that have found and are fostering baby animals that were lost or separated from their mothers due to the situation, so it seems like everyone is doing what they can to help in their own ways. </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/7005/page/2#post-185053 Mon, 16 Jun 2008 08:51:20 +0000 Tigerlilly 185053@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>LK, continued prayers for you and the state of Iowa. </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/7005/page/2#post-185019 Mon, 16 Jun 2008 07:49:33 +0000 2bpurring 185019@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>I watched in horror all the news coverage this weekend, so worried how you are doing?? You and all those in Iowa remain in my prayers. </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/7005/page/2#post-185017 Mon, 16 Jun 2008 07:38:41 +0000 HuddysMama 185017@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>I thought about her all weekend. Everytime they'd show the flooding on TV, I'd wonder if she was ok. I hope she lets us know something soon. ((hugs)) </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/7005/page/2#post-185015 Mon, 16 Jun 2008 07:37:31 +0000 BoogerMercurysMama 185015@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>BUMP,<br /> I did read in the news this morning that they are letting some residents back in to their homes. Rebecca, we are worried about you, Let us know how you are when you can. (((HUGS))) </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/7005/page/2#post-184828 Sun, 15 Jun 2008 16:42:51 +0000 KapitiKats in NZ 184828@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>Just got an email from my brother-in-law in Coralville (just outside Iowa City). They are OK but have friends who have lost their homes. My sister in law works at the University of Iowa which is flooded so they can't get to their jobs. Fortunately their house is on a rise above the town. </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/7005/page/2#post-184820 Sun, 15 Jun 2008 15:07:33 +0000 JoanfromNewJersey 184820@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>LK - what Tigerlilly said.</p> <p>The scout tragedy hit hard. Got me to thinking about my Dad, the eternal Boy Scout Master. He loved scouting so much that his grave marker has the boy scout insignia on it.</p> <p>The midwest flooding sure is scary. Be safe out there, folks. </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/7005/page/2#post-184641 Sat, 14 Jun 2008 21:38:32 +0000 Tigerlilly 184641@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>LK check in when you can. Hope all is well with you. </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/7005/page/2#post-184630 Sat, 14 Jun 2008 20:48:47 +0000 Kitten Whisperer 184630@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>Saying prayers for safe rescue and shelter for all those affected by the flooding and storms.</p> <p>I hope you are doing well, LK! </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/7005/page/2#post-184586 Sat, 14 Jun 2008 17:42:50 +0000 NNGM 184586@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>Bump. Has anyone heard from LadyKat? I'm hoping that she just hasn't been at the computer to update us. </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/7005/page/2#post-184450 Sat, 14 Jun 2008 11:41:27 +0000 Karenopa 184450@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>Prayers to LadyKat...She can't be faring well in lieu of the levy breach. Prayers and White Light to you LadyKat. I hope she's able to get to a computer and keep us posted. I'm feeling very nervous about this. </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/7005/page/2#post-184407 Sat, 14 Jun 2008 09:26:42 +0000 NNGM 184407@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>I've been thinking of LK too, I heard that the levee in Des Moines had a breach last night and they were making people evacuate at @ 2:00 this morning. Very scary. </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/7005#post-184400 Sat, 14 Jun 2008 09:09:21 +0000 Buttercup 184400@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>Any news? LK how are you?<br /> This is very frightening to read about,Des Moines is flooding.<br /> Prayers for them. </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/7005#post-184331 Fri, 13 Jun 2008 22:10:06 +0000 SylMiaFelixMomma 184331@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>I hope LadyKat is doing okay. I am very sorry for the people in the state of Iowa and for those downstream on the Mississippi River that may have flooding too. Prayers that things get better for them. Wish there was a way all that water could be sent to areas that really could use it. </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/7005#post-184142 Fri, 13 Jun 2008 13:38:22 +0000 HuddysMama 184142@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>I will definitely be sending money to the Red Cross. This is just horrible what's happening to these people. And Sheba's Mom is right - they probably DON'T have flood insurance. I pray that everybody there is ok and safe. </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/7005#post-184134 Fri, 13 Jun 2008 13:31:29 +0000 Buttercup 184134@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>Oh this is terrble! Please stay safe LK and everyone else! </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/7005#post-184067 Fri, 13 Jun 2008 12:12:30 +0000 Sheba's Mom in Phoenix, AZ 10/8 184067@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>Prayers for all who live in this area--FEMA has finally decided to arrive today! They are calling it another Katrina, so much has been destroyed. These poor people probably don't even have flood insurance since it's not a prone area. It is suggested to just send money to the Red Cross for now to get as much help there as possible. </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/7005#post-184050 Fri, 13 Jun 2008 11:55:22 +0000 Cats4Cats 184050@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>I'm hoping and praying that this all clears up real soon. My great-aunt and great-uncle live in Iowa, in Knoxville, and I have cousins scattered across the state as well. </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/7005#post-184045 Fri, 13 Jun 2008 11:50:04 +0000 MeezerMama in OK; 10/23 184045@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>Take care of yourself LK </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/7005#post-184039 Fri, 13 Jun 2008 11:41:37 +0000 LadyKat of IA 184039@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>Quick note: voluntary evacuation called for in downtown Des Moines. Several businesses are closing at different times to let people leave without clogging the roadways out of town at regular quitting time.<br /> I'm leaving work at 4:00 and hoping everyone is already off the road before I head home. (Luckily, I don't work downtown, so I shouldn't have to deal with that traffic.) The Des Moines River and the Raccoon River should be cresting by tonight or tomorrow morning and start receding after that. </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/7005#post-183928 Fri, 13 Jun 2008 08:50:48 +0000 MeezerMama in OK; 10/23 183928@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>LK thank you for the update. I hope the best for you </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/7005#post-183923 Fri, 13 Jun 2008 08:41:51 +0000 2bpurring 183923@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>LK..offer still stands to run for higher ground out here..California won't see rain for a while...Hope you stay safe! I pray for all those who have lost everything, may the rebuild bigger and better when the water is gone. </p>