"Hundreds, ... possibly thousands,"

Just incredible. Seeing the destruction of LA, MS, and AL on TV really drives home what could happen in only a few hours. New Orleans' officials said that there are/could be dead floating in the water, as well as sewage and animal carcasses, making it a prime area for many, many diseases. This is the worst disaster that I have seen since 9/11. While I was around for Huricane Andrew in 1992, I was only 6 at the time, but I have heard little of it when I lived in AZ.

May God protect the victims and embrace the souls of those lost.