from my sister

My sister the nurse writes from Oschner Hospital in New Orleans:

I am safe; the hospital did not get any real damage except for some leaks and loss of regular power. The river here did not breach the levee, and Jefferson Hwy and River Rd are tree lined but dry. We are on an emergency generator, so no air condition. Erin is fine as are the animals. I heard from Randy last night and although trees are down, they are fine. I heard from Mom. We do not know the extent of the damage in East Jefferson. Although we may not have much to return home to, we are alive. The rest is replaceable.

Jane keeps calling, but I don't know anything happening in the city. Am assuming that my house is flooded. Oh well. We wanted to renovate anyway...