When will New Orleans Re-open?

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When will New Orleans Re-open?

#1 Postby KLP124 » Mon Aug 29, 2005 8:16 pm

I have a friend who has reservations at a hotel there for this coming weekend (Labor Day). The reservations are non-refundable so she's going to try to go. I know Bourbon St. didn't *look* that bad, but I don't see the city getting back to normal for several weeks. Plus, I can only imagine how difficult GETTING there would be!

Has anyone see any kind of statements from the city saying they're not allowing outsiders in?? I know when we have hurricanes around here, it's not unusual for them to block roads and only allow people who have proof of residency by.
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#2 Postby yzerfan » Mon Aug 29, 2005 8:27 pm

Officials are saying they won't allow anyone except emergency services into the city for several days. In addition, Blanco was saying something about I-10 being gone in some places.
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Re: When will New Orleans Re-open?

#3 Postby Mello1 » Mon Aug 29, 2005 8:30 pm

KLP124 wrote:I have a friend who has reservations at a hotel there for this coming weekend (Labor Day). The reservations are non-refundable so she's going to try to go. I know Bourbon St. didn't *look* that bad, but I don't see the city getting back to normal for several weeks. Plus, I can only imagine how difficult GETTING there would be!

Has anyone see any kind of statements from the city saying they're not allowing outsiders in?? I know when we have hurricanes around here, it's not unusual for them to block roads and only allow people who have proof of residency by.

I have to believe that she can get her money back under the act of God clause. Cuz she won't be allowed in NO this weekend or anytime soon.
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#4 Postby simplykristi » Mon Aug 29, 2005 8:34 pm

I've heard that it would be Friday at the earliest before anyone can get back into New Orleans. I know NO officials have told people to stay away.

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#5 Postby NC George » Mon Aug 29, 2005 8:41 pm

Same thing happened to me with a hotel in Ft. Lauderdale during Jeanne last year: hotel was closed, I had already pre-paid, no refund. I got an e-mail stating they would refund the money, but I had to call the hotel, and then the did refund the money, no real problem. Now I spend the $5 bucks extra and get refundable rooms.
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#6 Postby Anonymous » Mon Aug 29, 2005 9:16 pm

They will still be doing recovery operations then. I don't see NO opening to tourism for at least a month.
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