Evacuation of Superdome suspended b/c of gunfire - News for New Orleans, Louisiana | Katrina Aftermath

"NEW ORLEANS – The evacuation of the Superdome was suspended Thursday after shots were reported fired at a military helicopter and arson fires broke out outside the arena. No immediate injuries were reported. (more)

Latest news:
• Troops arrive in New Orleans to stop looting
• Some 25,000 Louisiana refugees headed to San Antonio
• Superdome evacuation halted amid gunfire
• Looting escalates in New Orleans
• Bush: Help coming for desperate situation
• Telethons announced for Katrina victims
• Thousands feared drowned in New Orleans
• Katrina's refugees head to Houston
• Retail gas prices jump, deliveries falter
• Mayor of beleaguered New Orleans stays cool in the crisis
• Oil prices dip as Bush taps into reserves
• In Katrina's wake, prayers in the Gulf Coast
• Major storms a familiar event in New Orleans region
• COMPLETE COVERAGE

See the effects:
• Video:LIVE coverage from WWL-TV in New Orleans
• Satellite images from DigitalGlobe:
New Orleans under water (Aug. 31, 2005)
New Orleans before Katrina (March 9, 2004)
• Slideshow: Latest damage photos from AP
• Slideshow: Reader-submitted hurricane photos from wwltv.com
• Video: Aerial shots of New Orleans from Wednesday
• Video: Evacuations in New Orleans
• Video: Where did it flood in New Orleans?
• Video: President Bush: Recovery will take years
• Slideshow: Evacuations in New Orleans
• Slideshow: Mississippi coast devastated
• Slideshow: AP photos from Wednesday
• Slideshow: More flooding

Give, get help:
• FEMA, 1-800-621-FEMA
• Red Cross, 1-800-HELP-NOW; 1-866-438-4636 to get help
• Salvation Army, 1-800-SAL-ARMY
• Catholic Charities
• Louisiana SPCA
• FEMA charity tips

External links:
• WWL-TV: Text blog of latest Katrina updates
• KHOU-TV: Reporters from our sister-station in Houston live blog their coverage
• Wikipedia: Hurricane Katrina
• Flickr: Katrina photo cluster
• Craigslist New Orleans: Community bulletin board