Do you think the levees will hold in Louisiana if hurricane Gustav touches ground ?

Question

"I'm panicking," said Evelyn Fuselier of Chalmette, whose home was submerged in 14 feet of floodwater when Katrina hit. Fuselier said she's been back home only a year and nervously watched as Gustav swirled toward the Gulf of Mexico. "I keep thinking, 'Did the Corps fix the levees?,' 'Is my house going to flood again?' ... 'Am I going to have to go through all this again?'"

Answer 1

hmmmm.....to be honest, I don't think so, if Gustav hits Orleans, it's going to really set it back again.

Answer 2

If Gustav cranks up to Cat 4 or higher, then probably not.  Under that, they're probably OK.  If you live in New Orleans, it's probably a good time to plan a nice vacaction in the Rockies or something.

Answer 3

I'm concerned for you also, ever since I heard the storm was heading for the gulf coast.  I guess much depends on the power of this storm when it makes landfall.

I'm going to pray that God will be with you and see you safely through.  A home means a lot, but you are far more important than a home.  If you have the chance to do so, evacuate by all means.

Trust God to see you through.

Answer 4

When I really think about the strength of rushing water when it enters an area, I can say that I hope everything will be okay.  But, I don't really think that whatever has been done to make the levees stronger will work.  Water can suddenly surge and push a 2 ton car into a bridge or sweep homes right off their foundations so how do people believe something so fragile can be protected from such a force of nature?

The area has been forced by humans into something for which it was not meant so why are the people always so surprised when a levee falls apart and their homes are destroyed?  They do have a right to live where they wish, however, they have to remember that it is not always the best thing or the smartest thing they could do for their families.  I am reminded of this every time I see all those houses lined up at the brink of the San Andreas Fault in CA.   They have the right to own a home there, but is it the smartest thing to put their families in harm's way?  I wonder just how valuable those homes are in either situation.  I don't think I could handle the responsibility of knowing that I survived an earthquake while my whole family fell into an abyss a mile long never to be heard from again!    

Answer 5

I seriously doubt it. I was just watching the Weather Channel, and an official from Louisiana said that New Orleans was not ready. He said that the levees probably could not stand up to a cat. 2 at this point because the money and resources have apparently not been there to do any major upgrading.  

Answer 6

I read that the levees are still not up to par. I pray not Kooties. That is nothing to even be glib or vocal about you know. I am very worried. I have friends there and oh lord. I do not know why with all the money spent on some other s**+. Money is not put into fixing these levees. It is for the safety of the American People of N.O, deserve better. I love that place.  

Answer 7

New Orleans is below sea level. You can build your house on the rock, on the sand, or under the sea.

It's your choice and don't blame the government if it's destroyed.

No, I do not think the levees will hold. The Gulf waters are very warm at the moment.

Answer 8

I think a dead on hit will destroy the city.  And personally, I will not contribute to build it again.  If the Brazilians can move and build an entire city, then we can.  I think that New Orleans should be moved and let the river do it's thing.  That way, the grasslands will return and handle the overflow of water. I have often wondered about Lake Pontchartrain.  Nobody has mentioned it since it took all that filth from Katrina.  I'll bet that lake is deader than a doornail.