Hurricane Isaac has passed and we all have learned something. Personally I learned what will always be in my apartment from this moment on!!
1) A case of water bottles
2) A working flash light
3) Replacement batteries (the correct size!!)
4) Cans of tuna
5) Peanut butter and jelly
6) A new book
7) A book light
8) A spare prescription refill
9) A cooler
10) Board games
11) A deck of cards
12) A battery operated alarm clock!
amandatrot
Monday, September 3, 2012
Sunday, September 2, 2012
"As always, stay safe" - Saulet Management
Saturday, day four without power:
I come home after spending the night at a friend’s apartment
(with air conditioning). Still no power at Saulet. The “security” gates are
wide open to allow residents to enter and exit the garage, which is practically
empty. Very few people around. It’s really hot and stuffy in my apartment, I
take a cold shower and decide to go uptown to Tulane, where there’s electricity
(air conditioning!), Internet and a food court.
The power is still out at Saulet, but I stop by my apartment to change before the Tulane vs. Rutgers game. I am shocked and terrified to
discover that someone has been in my HOME!
And completely emptied my refrigerator and freezer! All of my food: apples, plums, salad dressings, condiments, AND MY ALCOHOL is gone!! After
six days of misery, I’ve reached the breaking point. I finally cry.
Apparently, Saulet management came into my apartment to
check for storm damage. In fairness,
they sent an email on Thursday indicating that they’d be coming on Friday,
reminding us to dispose of perishables and warning us not to allow anyone
without a uniform into our homes. The
closing line: as always, please be safe.
Of course, I had removed all perishables by then. I guess we have a different definition of
perishable: mine is based on items
requiring refrigeration, theirs is obviously much broader. An ice pack?!?! Why would they take my ice pack?
After yet another cold shower, I go to the management office
to discuss the situation. Maybe there’s news about when power will be
restored? Imagine my surprise: the Saulet
office has electricity! Phone service.
Internet. AND air
conditioning. But no property manager. If I wait around, I’ll just get more
upset. And I have to find a place to
sleep tonight: I really don’t feel safe at The Saulet. How ironic: I leave my luxury apartment complex and go to
the Superdome.
SO disappointed in the Saulet. I’m paying top dollar to live here. I thought
it was worth it: a secure garage (the gates have been left open since the power
went out, why can’t they hire a guard?), 24-hour emergency service (unless it’s
5am and you’ve just been released from the emergency room after a car accident,
in which case you have to pay $100 to a locksmith) and accessible, responsive management (who raid your refrigerator, take your “perishables” and retreat to
air-conditioned comfort).
For the first time in the five year period I have lived in New Orleans, I don't feel safe where I live. Not only that, I feel violated.
Saturday, September 1, 2012
Isaac update
Any NOLA people reading this, check out ready.nola.gov for awesome info on where to get gas/groceries/supplies, electrical outages, and updates from Landrieu's office. Tulane's campus is also fully recovered with AC, Internet, and their food court.
Still no power in my area, but I continue to be impressed by the Mayor's team and Entergy's efforts. It can't be easy having 700,000 people calling to complain about their power outages.
Tulane vs. Rutgers game still on for tonight (game @ 7, tailgate @ 4). LSU still playing in Baton Rouge. Zephyrs canceled the rest of their games for the season due to stadium damage.
Happy Labor Day Weekend in New Orleans!!
Still no power in my area, but I continue to be impressed by the Mayor's team and Entergy's efforts. It can't be easy having 700,000 people calling to complain about their power outages.
Tulane vs. Rutgers game still on for tonight (game @ 7, tailgate @ 4). LSU still playing in Baton Rouge. Zephyrs canceled the rest of their games for the season due to stadium damage.
Happy Labor Day Weekend in New Orleans!!
Friday, August 31, 2012
Isaac - Friday
I guarantee that after this week, the name Isaac will no longer be on the top names list.
Still no power. Traffic lights still broken. More accidents happen every hour.
Walmart opened today - so that was a good sign!
Isaac - Friday
No gas stations are pumping. Going on day 3 without electricity. It's 85 degrees outside. I'm a little bitter.
Haha but somehow, all of the Vietnamese and Chinese restaurants are open. Too funny.
Haha but somehow, all of the Vietnamese and Chinese restaurants are open. Too funny.
Thursday, August 30, 2012
Isaac - Thursday
The bars are all open and the restaurants are closed. Sounds like New Orleans!
A couple trees are fallen an there are branches and leaves all over the place. Fortunately, I'm yet to hear of any severe damage or personal injury. A couple apartment buildings have power now, but the majority of residents are without.
Isaac was an interesting experience, but I'm definitely ready to get back to a normal schedule! Kirk, please stay away :).
Wednesday, August 29, 2012
Isaac- Wednesday
Got a lovely voice mail from the Electric Company saying they won't restore power lines until the winds are below 30mph. Makes sense. The pictures and news casts I've seen show the worst damage to be over Mississippi, not Louisiana. Still yet to hear of any injuries or damages in New Orleans.
Happy hurrication everyone!
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