Hurricane Katrina [Getting Information]

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As I was waiting for the rest of my Red Cross group to arrive at the Astrodome, I took some photos of the first bus (the "renegade bus," according to media) that arrived. It was full of children - my best estimate is about 85% children. The side of the school bus said "Orleans Parish Schools." Truly heartbreaking.

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nikaboyce says:

WONDERFUL shot! Poor little baby, wondering what the HECK is happening.. thanks for all your shots
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

R&R Finn says:

I'm glad a Flickrati was on the scene. You can't leave photojournalism like this in the hands of amateurs.
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

gaspi *your guide says:

Now THIS is an inspiring story-telling photo!
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

The Rocketeer says:

Thanks for helping them, Katya.
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

πρώρα (Prora) says:

Worth a thousand words!
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

Clevertrousers says:

I just read the story of the renegade bus on nola.com. Fantastic picture. Can you believe that Judge Robert Eckels wasn't going to let these kids in because there weren't on "the list"!!
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

pushshove says:

Babies helping babies. That girl can't be older than 13. Good on you for volunteering.
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

Martinusso says:

Lindíssima foto, apesar do caos.
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

Hilary (curioush) says:

oh, poor sweeties. thank you for what you are doing.
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

Evil Dave says:

Is that the kid's mom?
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

MaxSchwoelk.com says:

show!!!
add
=o)
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

l.a.photographer says:

i'm glad there are people like you in the world. thank you for your volunteering! and the truly great photos. you sound like an extraordinary person.
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

foto fanatic1 says:

I am truly speechless....Your pictures are worth a thousand words! Thank you for taking pictures with care, I don't know how else to say it, I've seen some pics on the internet (some even here on flickr) that are so...I don't know how to put it other than careless. In your pics you can see that you care about these people, some pictures I've seen have been taken just for the sake of taking a picture. Thanks again for truly touching photos.
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

belliebottom says:

amazing shot.

the whole thing is just horrendous.
i keep watching the news and crying and crying - its totally heart wrenching.
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

Kid Sol [deleted] says:

thank you for being in the Red Cross, and thanks for the photo
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

robbroccoli says:

thanks for helping them and taking these photos
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

audrey.lopez says:

Wow, theses photos break my heart.
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

shannonk0019 says:

These are really great photos. I just wish that it wouldn't have taken Bush so long to get these people the help they really needed. They have already suffered enough. This photo shows that, kids were seperated from there mothers and fathers and tried to take care of themselves and siblings.
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

mom23jones says:

I'm sure they'll file lawsuits because their children crossed state lines without them
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

spectea says:

Why do people blame the President?
The young man who stole the bus, loaded it up, and drove to Houston, used his brains!!! It is not the President's responsibility to get the people help - start with your local government and work your way up to the state government. Hooray for that young man for saving this beautiful baby.
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

slight clutter says:

Thanks for the kind comments everyone!

Mom23Jones: When you look at this photo is that really all you could think of? What an angry individual you must be.
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

lashy1n805 says:

Bush is a f***** up president he's so quick to go to Iraq, sacrafice our troops, and liberate a country that doesn't want to be liberated. But when it comes to his people he doesn't do s**t...U know, I was watching the news earlier today and an African-American Male said something that really touched my heart. He said, "there are 70% percent of African-Americans in New Orleans that aren't getting help! Now if there were 70% of white people here asking for help they would get it right away". You know, I sat here for a while and thought to my self, "U know what? He is so right. Now, I'm not saying the president is racist, but let's just say that this country's minorities are last on the list. When I say minorities, I mean the population of poverty laden neighborhoods of the Katrina affected cities. We all know that the majority of New Orleans population is less fortunate. But take the tsunami victims of Indonesia for example, the less fortunate, they got help right away! In a nutshell, I don't see why we don't get the same attention or better yet the same responce for OUR less fortunate. That being the Katrina victim. Charity starts at Home!!!
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

slight clutter says:

I'm giving notice. All soap-box posts (regardless of pro-Bush or anti-Bush) from here on out that are left by people who don't even have a photo in their stream will be deleted. I'm not trying to be a hardass, I just really don't think my posts are about politics, they are about the stories and struggles of individuals. Thanks.
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

miamitree TAKE THEM IN says:

I WOULD LIKE TO ASK ALL OF THE PEOPLE OF THE USA TO TAKE SOME PEOPLE INTO YOUR HOMES THATS THE BEST WAY TO HELP!
TO GIVE $$$ IS FINE BUT LOOK IN YOUR HEARTS AND HELP.
SHARE YOUR BEDS YOUR BLANKETS YOUR HOME.MOST OF ALL SHARE YOUR LOVE!
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

feminaerecta says:

That baby's face breaks my heart. That a little girl is the one charged to care for her breaks it even more.
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

free_fine_ready says:

that's just crazy.But i hope that she is able to find her family. I wish that I can go get her and take her and the baby into my home.
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

tigsntaz1990 says:

so what if the older girl is the baby's mom! what is important is that these two are safe, and now we need to find their families and get the reunited!
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

tigsntaz1990 says:

law suits! give me another break people. who freaking cares about lawsuits right now?! preserving human life is what matters. what's this about a "list" my god these kids are our future.
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

damazhee23 says:

i am just so happy the babies made it out of this bad situation and they are i am sending all my love out to the families and praying for them. I dont know of any family of mine that resides in new orleans but i have cried many tears just knowing that my people are suffering like I said my prays go out to you all.
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

janea_terry says:

This photo brings up so much empathy in my heart. The look on the baby's face makes me want to cry!
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

jim.hall says:

That was no "renegade" bus. That was someone being resourceful and taking it upon himself to save his life and the lives of many more. That young man is a HERO.
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

Sia glo says:

Thanks to individuals like the Red Cross officials who have given up themselves to this kind of work. The foto reminds me of the January 6, 1999 invasion of our beautiful city, Freetown. Only those who have experienced calaminities such as the invasion of our city and terrible huricane like this could understand what vulnerable groups like the children, elderly and the handicapped are now faced with.
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

mskogly says:

Is this the bus that was "stolen" by a teenager who drove 7 hours to safety, picking up people on the way? Incredible story, I read someplace that he could even face prosecution for stealing that bus. Give the kid a medal I say. This reminds me of the reports that came after 911, where people who chose to disregard the orders to "stay put" survived, while the unfortunate who actually listened to law enforcement died. It seems that self organization is necessary to survive when governments fail.
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

melodyfromhvn says:

I would love to take these children into my home if at all possible. At least until the parents are located. They need individual attention and unconditional love. Please help me find them.
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

lisarenfro4 says:

MY NAME IS LISA RENFRO OF MILWAUKEE WISCONSIN I HOPE AND PRAY FOR PEOPLE EVER DAY I HOPE SOON THEY GET WHAT HELP THEY NEED AND THE KIDS GET TO GO TO SCHOOL VERY SOON SO THAT THEY CAN START PUTTING THERE LIVE'S TOGETHER I HOPE SOON THAT THE DIED PEOPLE CAN GET BURIED LIKE THEY SHOULD I KNOW RIGHT NOW WE ARE SPEAKING ABOUT HOW HIGH GAS IS BUT THAT IS VERY SMALL TO NOT HAVING NO PLACE TO LIVE NOT HAVING NO FOOD TO EAT NOT HAVING NO CLEAN CLOTH TO WEAR NOT BEING ABLE TO GET IN A CLEAN DRY BED AT NIGHT MOST OF ALL NOT BEING ABLE TO JUST CALL SOME WHERE HOME.MAY HELP COME SOON MAY GOOD BLESS YOU ALL I PRAY FOR YOU ALL FROM LISA RENFRO OF MILWAUKEE WI.
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

en_gy says:

how innocent the baby looks, guess, wondering what the man was doing... and probably asking where is mama? a million unanswered questions.
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

laydawg33 says:

I am so proud of the older children that have taken on the responsibility of taking care of their younger sibblings. I looked at the picture of the little girl holding her baby sister. I'm sure her mother and father needed her to be strong and look after her sister, and bless her heart, she did just that. God bless her!!!
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

libby in ok says:

I cry for them everyday. I have children, and I know it hurts. I just pray that God bless them, and keep them strong.
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Helen from China says:

Now the people around the world have known the whole thing, it was a very sad story for US people and the whole world even, we all wish this never happened. If it happend in China, there would not be so many people died, our government won't let it happen! Hope the little baby and the girl and the man and all other people involved will get safty!! The whole world are watching you.
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

gemstonesgem says:

My heart goes out to the people of New Orleans. To all the children that have survived, I am sure God has something special in store for them!That is the reason they are here. I for one have only recently found out that I have 2 gransnephew that were living in Mississippi. I truly hope that they have survived this ordeal. I am sure what the story is with that young man who drove that bus, but if it was to save lives we really should commend him. We need more people like that in this world - a caring heart! Unfortunately I am not able to help I am all the way in Jamaica, but my prayers are with you all, both the victims and the persons and organisations that have a big heart.
Marci
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gemstonesgem says:

My heart goes out to the people of New Orleans. To all the children that have survived, I am sure God has something special in store for you!That is the reason you are here.
I for one have only recently found out that I have 2 grandnephews that were living in Mississippi. I truly hope that they have survived this ordeal. I am not sure what the story is with that young man who drove that bus, but if it was to save lives we really should commend him. We need more people like that in this world - a caring heart! Unfortunately I am not able to help as I am all the way in Jamaica, but my prayers are with you all, both the victims and the persons and organisations that have a big heart.

One Love
Marci
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lisarenfro4 says:

MY NAME IS LISA RENFRO OF MILWAKEE WI I'M SO GLAD TO SEE THEM GETTING THE HELP THEY NEEDED GOD IS REALLY WORKING I PRAY FOR THEM EVERY DAY.WE THE PEOPLE OF MILWAUKEE WI TOOK ALOT OF PEOPLE SO GLAD WE COULD HELP.THAT REALLY MAKE'S ME FEEL GOOD IN SIDE I HOPE THAT SOON SOME OF THE PEOPLE CAN START CALLING MILWAUKEE THERE HOME WE WOULD LOVE TO HAVE THEM MILWAUKEE IS WONDERFUL PLACE TO LIVE MAY GOD BLESS EACH AND EVERY BODY LOVE MILWAUKEE.
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

lisarenfro4 says:

TODAY IS SEPTEMBER 13 2005 I'M SO GLAD TO SEE THAT SO MANY PEOPLE ARE GETTING THE HELP THEY NEED AND THEY WANT I'M SO SORRY FOR THE PEOPLE THAT HAD TO LEAVE THERE PETS BEHIDE I HOPE SOON THEY WELL GET THOSE PETS BACK WITH THEM. I LOOK AROUND MY HOUSE AND I THINK GOD EVERY DAY FOR JUST HAVING SOME WHERE TO LAY MY HEAD AT NIGHT AND SOME WHERE FOR MY KIDS TO LIVE I WISH IT WAS MORE I COULD DO MY SELF BUT FOR NOW ALL I CAN DO IS PRAY FOR THE PEOPLE NOW SOON THEY WILL BE ABLE TO PUT THIS IN THE BACK OF THERE HEADS BUT THEY WILL NEVER FOR GET THAT DAY NOBODY WILL THANK GOD FOR YOU HAVE NOW
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

Just Me2005 says:

Just a comment. Military members sign up to fight for their country don't blame the President we chose this job.

Everyone affected by Hurricane Katrina, take care and God Bless the United States is thinking of you.
Posted 52 months ago. ( permalink )

gaspi *your guide says:

Congratulations! This photo has been selected as My Best of 2005 and you can see it at this link:
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This image has inspired and moved many.
If you wish, post in www.flickr.com/groups/thebestof2005/
Please be my guest and thank you so much for the beauty you brought to all of us.
Posted 50 months ago. ( permalink )

christophertfong says:

whoa! that's my man, carlos from the houston chronicle! the old man in action!
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

nitababy77 says:

There is a blessing in the midst of a storm
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