welcome to waterline channel! expect updates, resources, and general info re: gulf coast disaster preparedness and decentralized response.

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have heard this was postponed til monday #food

car flood aftercare to avoid engine damage at a minimum #cars #flooding

zello is good to have downloaded before you can't! will work on low grade 2G. #comms #apps

I believe they are also sheltering at the rosenwald center (1120 S Broad)

136 mph winds at grand isle currently

25-35 mph winds sustained currently in new Orleans

bumping down network types to avoid congestion, zello works on low grade 2G. #comms #zello

A number of our Sewage Pump Stations on both the east and West Bank of New Orleans are experiencing power outages. This increases the potential for sewer backups in homes.

https://ready.nola.gov/incident/hurricane-ida/swbno-experiencing-power-outages-at-sewer-pump-sta/

The city has suspended all 911 response until the sustained wind speeds drop below 50

At least for EMS currently. Cant speak for other agencies.

hey y'all, just a reminder to check the pinned message for the link to the discussion group chat to contribute/receive decentralized information as it comes in.

channel: @waterlineprep
chat: @waterlinegeneral

here's a live map of power outages in new orleans hosted by the electric utility

https://www.etrviewoutage.com/map?state=NOLA&_ga=2.117911625.1798137605.1630263590-2098910828.1630263589

Reports of a levee being overtopped: "If you are in the Braithwaite area...SEEK HIGHER GROUND NOW!" From the Plaquemines Parish Government

Power in new orleans is completely out according to Entergy https://www.etrviewoutage.com/map?state=NOLA