From Morgan City to Houma
I have taken this trip before in so many ways. The trip to see the wake of a hurricane that has just torn through neighborhoods, towns and fields.
The exact same trip down Highway 90 that heads south and then east from Lafayette through Morgan City, then into Houma and eventually onto New Orleans. My first hurricane back in 2002 had us in New Iberia, also along 90, where Lili seemed poised to flatten central Louisiana. While it did do some serious damage, like Gustav, it got to the coast and fell apart, but not before ruining the lives of many people. We also travelled 90 for Hurricane Katrina and a few weeks later surveying the damage from Rita.
I have dubbed 90, the hurricane highway for obvious reasons. A sad moniker since the highway runs through the heart of Cajun country. Across swamplands, bayou’s, fields of sugarcane, the road gives the traveller a view into the life of shrimping, crawdads and even gators. Unfortunately, we don’t get the chance to enjoy what might be seen most other days of the year, we instead see what now needs to be fixed, destroyed by the force of mother nature. The people however don’t seem to change.
Sure we meet people who are disappointed, hurt, upset at their luck, but in the end they endure. The people of the bayou are welcoming, more friendly than most and absolutely dedicated to staying and rebuilding.
doneAs I sit here along the main road into Houma, I see all sorts of airboats towed by trucks, emergency and repair vehicles and Louisiana National Guard humvee’s. The soldiers have been a mainstay in these parts since Wednesday. In Morgan City and 32 miles east in Houma, they have monitored and followed the storm since last Wednesday. They now guard every exit off of the highway and also help patrol the streets. Many people evacuated from this region and they need to feel safe in knowing their homes are being watched and protected. If people return to homes that escaped the storm and any possible looting, they will be more likely to trust in knowing they can leave again…hopefully that wont be for some time.
Adam Housley has been with FNC since 2001 as a Los Angeles-based
correspondent. He has covered news ranging from wildfires in California
to political unrest in Venezuela and was one of the few reporters who
witnessed the execution of Stanley “Tookie” Williams. 
Hey Adam-
Here are a couple pieces of news below that you may be interested in. Be sure to stay safe out there. Take Care.
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Residential and commercial damages from Hurricane Gustav will trigger an estimated $4 billion to $10 billion in insurance claims, a third of which could affect the energy industry.
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Two new tropical storms have formed to make a total of four named storms currently at large. Josephine and Karina have added their names to the growing list of this season’s tropical storms.
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Adam-
Here is yet another news clip you may be interested in hearing about. Maybe you can talk about this in your next Tech Tuesday blog
Just a suggestion.
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Google’ s new browser software is designed to work “invisibly” and will run any application that runs on Apple’s Safari Web browser
The company said the new browser is called Google Chrome.
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Brad, I would bet Adam knows the headlines, since it is his business to know them. Although that is just my guess.
Hiya Adam and Crew.
Great coverage:
What a beautiful part of our country to have to keep going through these disasters!
Stay Safe Adam
Hope all your friends know we are thinking of them through these tough times
Love Mom
Adam-
Did you happen to hear about Google’ s new Web browser, called Chrome? I read about it in an article. It presents a sleek appearance, groups pages into easy-to-manage “tabs” and offers several ways for people to control their Internet privacy settings.
Maybe you can talk about it in another Tech Tuesday blog.
Take Care.
Hey Adam ~ Are you coming to the East Coast to cover the Hanna TS?
Also, great coverage and I hope you all are safe!
thanks for the tour!
What was that again? QRV?
I bet you are dragging!
Hi crew!!!!!!!!!!!!!
off topic– are you going to be covering OJ again? His time is coming-
Adam, are you guys hangin out for Hanna?
It’s like a ghost town here at the blog;-(
Hey Adam’s mom-
Its always great to hear your insight on this blog. You did a awesome and exceptional job raising your son
He is one of my favorite reporters on FNC, and his dedication for accurate reporting is amazing!
An up and coming reporter can learn a lot from him.
Hope you have a great day.
Nice to see you Mom!
Patty–
it is like a ghost town here– eerie!
wake up everyone!
My brother lives in Houma. Has lived there since the late sixties. His family left once (the early years) in all those years. His family rides out hurricanes there. I have stuck in California since the seventies. I get earthquakes. However, he gets more hurricanes than I get earthquakes.
Adam-
What did you think about Sarah Palin’s speech? She was awesome, a truly star stunning performance.
I also enjoyed Linda Lingle’s speech about a hour earlier, she is the Gov. of Hawaii. She could consider running for President in the near future.
Glad you’re back home. Hopefully you’ll be home for a while and can blog more
Having all that security there definately helped. Bobby Jindal did a great job planning an evacuation plan. I think he must have drawn it up the first week he was in power there.
Hey Max-
What did you think about Sarah Palin speech yesterday and John McCain’s tonight? All i can say is exceptional
And it looks like FNC topped the ratings all this week, especially with the RNC convention and non stop hurricane coverage during the weekend.
Bobby Jindal is a great up and coming conservative, He will make a great Presidential candidate in the near future.
Take Care.
Hey Mary-
I think that being in earthquakes is a whole lot scarier than a hurricane. I personally havent experienced any of the two, but that is my feeling.
I want to know if Hwy 90 is open from Lafayette to Houma, today, Sept.5/
Adam – what are you doing? Resting up to go cover another storm? What type of stories would you say you prefer to cover?
Happy Friday everyone and good morning
I see we are back to the old ways of days and days before posts go thru – Sure hope it gets fixed soon.
Adam, hope you are safe where ever you are
re Ouida Spiers
I dont think Adam is there any more.
but here’s a link that you will be able to find the answer to the road conditions.
http://www.dotd.state.la.us/
Good Afternoon Adam-
Here is a write up about how the iphone is gearing up to be sold in Russia.
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Russia’s number one cell operator MTS said Friday it has signed a deal with Apple Inc. to sell the iPhone in Russia.
MTS, which becomes the last of the country’s “big three” providers to announce a distribution agreement for the handsets, did not provide immediate details of the deal.
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Hey Adam,
Glad you made it back safe and sound from the gulf region…been through a few of those myself. It can always turn ugly very quickly. I’m sure Jen G. did great!
See you soon,
Chuck D
Hi every one,
I just have one thing to say today, and I have been saying to everyone at work all week.
GO PALIN GO!!!!……woo freakin hoooo
Wow! This is the 1st blog of yours I have read. I knew you were one of the best reporters, but MY word!! You can write!! I commend your hard work and tenacity. Stay safe & keep up the good work!
Wow! I knew you were one of the best reporters. This is the 1st blog I’ve read on here of yours. You can sure write! I commend you for your hard work & tenacity! Stay safe & keep up the good work!
Adam-
Here is an article you might be interested in.
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Crews are searching for a missing hiker in the canyons of the San Bernardino National Mountains.
Neighbors say they last Tony Jacquet on Monday afternoon walking with his dog in Forest Falls.
The dog returned home later but Jacquet did not.
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Brad: They were both great speeches. Did you see about their speeches both getting more viewers than Obama’s? Hopefully it converted some more people.
Jindal is great. He’s young, only 37, so he has plenty of time, the when really depends on who wins this year.
I loved the hurricain coverage, it was very well done.
Max and everyone…thanks for the thoughts as always!
I am now back. I know, I disappear for a few days, but these stories take a toll and time for travel. Just now catching up and it is Saturday! I am working on a couple of interesting stories, including McCain’s chances in California and the hunt for a serial killer here in Los Angeles. Of course, I am watching hurricane Ike and Jen G. is already on her way to Florida. It looks like our Florida Bureau will handle the the storm as it passes the tip of Florida, then the rest of us are available depending on where the storm heads next.
Adam
Hey Max-
What is really amazing is the way the liberal media is attacking Sarah Palin. They obviously cant attack her on the issues, so they have to resort to this nasty, mean spirited rubbish, questioning whether she is even qualified to do her job correctly.
I think a lot of it is sexist, but mostly is because she is a conservative. And i am sure you have heard the attacks on her youngest child, who has special needs, and even questioning if her so called neglect caused it? Its really disgusting.
Hey Max-
I read about the GOP speeches breaking tv records in some article, but i didnt bother to post about it. According to reports, Fox News Channel was again the most-watched cable news network during August, winning for the 80th consecutive month. What an accomplishment for them. I credit Adams fearless reporting for it
Take Care.
Hey Adam-
I am definately looking forward to your upcoming reports. I really want to hear about McCain chances in California, i hope he can gather a ton of votes there, epsecially with the majority of celebs rooting for the liberal BHO.
Take Care.
Hey Adam,
looking forward to your report on McCain’s chances in CA! Any chance they are above the 0% to 50%?
Also, any chance instant posting is coming back soon?
Excellent coverage Adam as always! Looking forward to the political blog
we have a cereal killer in L.A.?,,,,,,,I better keep a close eye on my raisan bran then!….
Karen T–
is that you? seatwist?
Adam– put up a politcal thread for KT– You will get one thousand hits– she owns the political thread-
You are covering a serial killer? the one who has just re-surfaced?
http://www.startribune.com/nation/27933544.html?elr=KArks:DCiUMEaPc:UiD3aPc:_Yyc:aUU
Greta did a great story on Sarah Palin. She sure is helping McCain. I know people here who had not planned on voting and will do so now because of her.
Good morning everyone – It is Monday (in case this doesn’t post until whenever)
Adam, glad to hear you are home safe and sound
Anyone hear from Fl Sunshine???? Hope all is OK her way with Ike on his way
Sgt Shot – In complete agreement – McCain/Palin – They are gonna WIN!!! I can’t wait to vote!!
Adam
Great spot and coverage this morning with Jon Scott regarding McCain and California. First time I got to hear you talk about politics. I know you have to be “fair and balanced” and cannot offer your personal opinion – BUT I personally hope McCain/Palin wipes up California.
Hey Adam-
Here are a couple of news items you may be interested in hearing about below:
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John McCain has a four point lead over BHO, a poll released on Sunday showed.
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A super-sharp Earth-imaging satellite that can detail an area the size of a baseball diamond’s home plate from space has been launched into orbit from Vandenberg Air Force Base on the Central California coast.
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Hope you have a great week.
Fox News Channel is partnering with Rasmussen Reports to conduct weekly polls of likely voters in five key states. The polling results will be released every Monday.
Meanwhile:
President Hugo Chavez says the U.S. ambassador has 72 hours to leave Venezuela … A day after Bolivia ousted the US ambassador- Hmmm?
would like to see a picture of the outside of the quick reponse vehicle to see what it looks like.