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I am glad to announce that everyone from our New Orleans area Banana Republic team has been found! Thanks to all of you for making this happen! Please continue to use this site to keep up with our team.
Click on comments below for full comments, additional information and replies. You can also quickly access other updates by clicking on links from the page summary to the left.
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New Orleans District Manager
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Patti D'Amico - 09/03 UPDATE: Patti in Nashville,TN with her sister, Mike and Coco. Safe and beginning to regain communication ties. The below link is to a segment of the book "Good to Great" that Patti told me about. It may help put things into perspective for you... http://www.jimcollins.com/lib/goodToGre
09/01 UPDATE: PATTI HAS HAD TO TRAVEL TO BATON ROUGE JUST TO USE THE PHONE, I'M NOT SURE IF SHE HAS RELOCATED TO THAT AREA. In Abita Springs, LA with Mike and her sister's family. Safe and sound but having communication difficulties as power is out in that area.
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Canal Place Women's 8473 (EVERYONE IS ACCOUNTED FOR!)
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09/13 UPDATE: Alaina Jones - OK per Jeff Longwell!
09/08 UPDATE: Lashanda (Shanda) Johnson - Anna was able to get in touch with Shanda Johnson this morning. She is in Atlanta with her boyfriend and they are fine.
09/08 UPDATE: Sierra Blackstone - OK in StoneMtn,GA. Great News!
09/08 UPDATE: Malene Coleman - Shana Gittens received a voicemail from Malene letting her know that she was OK. Thx Shana!
09/06 UPDATE: Takisha (Kisha) Sanders - Edmund was able to get through to her via text message. She is safe with family in Lafayette,LA. Check out his comment here..http://www.livejournal.com/users/b
09/05 UPDATE: Rebecca Finneya - Reported safe through Jeff Longwell.
09/05 UPDATE: Paul Catalano - With family in Baton Rouge,LA and has been involved with Naval rescue efforts. Thanks Edmund for the info.
09/05 UPDATE: Margaret(Margo)London - Back in Oklahoma with family. Thanks Edmund for the info.
09/05 UPDATE: Shana Gittens - I spoke with Shana today and she is safe! She spent some time in Dryprong,LA (near Alexandria) and is now in Washington,DC at MOM'S house.
09/04 UPDATE: Kenneth Trufant - With friends and family in Baton Rouge,LA. Trying to resume school at LSU. Kenneth and I have been friends for over 20 years...it's good to know that you and your family made it out OK.
09/02 UPDATE: Amiee Andrews - Got a text message that she is safe and is heading to Lenox in Atlanta,GA.
09/02 UPDATE: Joseph Jones - Confirmed safe through Jeff Longwell.
09/02 UPDATE: Lauren Miller - Confirmed safe through Jeff Longwell.
09/02 UPDATE: Sacha Peiser - Safe with family in New York.
09/02 UPDATE: Jameka Williams - Responded to my text message. In Lewiston,TX safe with family.
09/01 UPDATE: Kate Shearer - UPDATE 09/05: In VA with family. With Edmund in Houston,TX. SAFE.
09/01 UPDATE: Matt Meyers - Back home in Chicago,IL. Safe with family.
09/01 UPDATE: Anne Sutic - In Wichita,KS with her husband and family.
09/01 UPDATE: Kara Targonski - I am in St. Louis with my family and doing ok. My cell number is 618-593-5456. I am unsure who to contact at this point and would appreciate any information and also Anna's new contact number (I WILL FORWARD). My email address is kara573@hotmail.com. if anyone needs to contact me.
09/01 UPDATE: Edmund Adams - Just heard from Anna Psomas and Shannon McCarthy that Edmund is in Houston, TX. He is safe staying with Clare. Hey.
Suzie Heney - location unknown, but I've heard that she has called Shreveport and is safe. 09/01 UPDATE: Got a text message from Suzie, she in in Lafayette. Her husband Jim has been deployed to join the relief efforts.
Anna Psomas - In Houston, TX with her mom and Jesus. Staying with a friend. I have a temporary contact number if anyone needs it.
Rafael Verde - In Houston, TX with his family.
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Canal Place Men's 7653 (EVERYONE IS ACCOUNTED FOR!!!)
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09/05 UPDATE: Jennifer Perry - Jenn is in Baton Rouge,LA. She is volunteering at the LSU Maddux Fieldhouse, which is a makeshift hospital taking care of evacuees. Jenn-we all appreciate what you're doing.thankyou!
09/02 UPDATE: Grant Capone - In Louisville,KY safe with family.
09/02 UPDATE: Jared Sampson - Spoke with Jared. Radio Disney is moving him to Jacksonville,FL and eventually to North Carolina. He is safe.
09/01 UPDATE: David Bloomfield - I spoke with David moments ago. He is Corpus Christi, TX with Marianna and Frank (the dog). They are all safe and staying with family.
09/01 UPDATE: Jeffrey McIlvenna and Megan Lewis - In Memphis,TN and heading to Los Angeles,CA is what I hear.
09/01 UPDATE: Caleb Taylor - I just spoke with Caleb and he is in Charleston,SC with his fiance'. They are safe at home.
09/01 UPDATE: Andres Uribe - In Houston, TX. Flying home to Colombia soon/tomorrow. He'll be back to Houston in a week or so.
09/01 UPDATE: Ryan Lewis - Text message received from Ryan today; he's safe, in Alabama, with family.
09/01 UPDATE: Darrell Miller - Safe in Lake Charles, LA.
Christy Fung - location unknown, called Shreveport and is safe. 09/01 UPDATE:In Dallas,TX.
Stefanie Roldan - In Alexandria, LA with her family. I saw her at Chili's today...a small world indeed.
Brandon Panepinto - In Alexandria, LA with Kelli's family. I can be reached by commenting on this blog or called at 318-487-1591. Please call me with updates or post them on this blog.
Efrem Towns - 09/05 UPDATE Efrem text messaged me to let me know that he is safe. He is safe and called in to Shreveport.
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Riverwalk 7659 (EVERYONE IS ACCOUNTED FOR!!!)
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09/07 UPDATE: Treshone Turner - Safe in Dallas,TX. Confirmed by Jeff L.
09/06 UPDATE: Shannon Jantz - Deedra wing spoke to Shannon and she is safe.
09/04 UPDATE: Nora Young - Safe in Houston,TX with family, as reported by Sion Robert. Reportedly will be working at a Houston store soon. Good luck Nora.
09/04 UPDATE: Sion Robert - Safe in Houston, TX.
09/03 UPDATE: Laura Bradfield - In Oklahoma City,OK with family and safe. Will be resuming school in that city.
09/03 UPDATE: Netra Wilson - In Pineville,LA working Central Hospital. Heading to Texas soon to meet up with family.
09/02 UPDATE: Latonya Radford - In Alexandria,LA with family and safe.
09/02 UPDATE: Ricardo Paul - Safe in Houston,TX.
09/02 UPDATE: Jenelle Tennyson - Safe in Houston,TX.
09/02 UPDATE: Christopher Merritt - Confirmed safe through Jeff Longwell.
09/02 UPDATE: Tiffany Jones: Emailed Kelli today, and is safe in Dallas,TX with her family.
09/01 UPDATE: Jeff Jackson - Kelli spoke to Jeff today, and he's currently in NYC. He'll be traveling in the Northeast, but can be reached via his cell phone.
09/01 UPDATE: Melanie Tran - She's safe, in Houston.
09/01 UPDATE: Kayla Watson - Spoke to Kelli's mom today; she's safe, with the baby and her family, in Calera, AL. If you need to reach her, we have her contact info at the hotel.
09/01 UPDATE: Mac Daughtery - Text message received from Mac today; he's safe, with his family in New Iberia, LA.
Deedra Wing - may be near Lafayete, LA. Keyana has spoken with her since the disaster and she is safe. 09/01 UPDATE: DEEDRA, YOUR HOUSE IS FINE ACCORDING TO CINDY AND PATTY (neighbors).09/03 UPDATE: DEEDRA IN CUTOFF,LA WITH FAMILY.
Charlie Hiller - Location unknown, but he called the Shreveport store to check in. 9/01 UPDATE: Kelli spoke to Charlie today; he's safe in Baton Rouge.
Angela Derbigny - Called in to Shreveport, is safe. 9/01 UPDATE: Text message from Angela received today; she's safe in Baton Rouge.
Keyana Anderson - safe in Tennessee with her husband now, headed to St. Louis to join her family.
Kelli Mudge - In Alexandria, LA with Mack (our cat), me and family. She can also be reached at 318-487-1591.
Cecille Occiano - Safe in Clarksville, Tennessee with Joe and his family. Emailed Kelli this afternoon.
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Premier Centre 8576
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09/18 UPDATE: Anne Chassee - safe in Hawaii on vacation.
09/13 UPDATE: Patsy Derouen - Well the store is now open and Patsy came in...she'll be working this weekend and resuming teaching on October 3rd.
09/13 UPDATE: Angele Darling - Reported safe through Jeff Longwell.
09/12 UPDATE: Safe via Jeff, Patti and Jessica
Greiner,Julie
Moss,Jordan P
Prestridge,Shaun L
Roberts,Peggy A
Williams, Judith
09/09 UPDATE: Confirmed safe through Jeff Longwell...
Cantrell,Ashley M
Lamartina,Angela K
Leunissen,Karen K
Souder,Lois
09/08 UPDATE: Allison Hayward - Called Kelli's mom and is safe.
09/08 UPDATE: Traci Hill - Safe and returning to Mandeville Monday. Text message to Brandon.
09/08 UPDATE: Bonnie Drewes - OK in BatonRouge,LA. Thx Jeff and Patti.
09/07 UPDATE: Elizabeth Bowie - I spoke with Elizabeth yesterday. She is safe, with family, in Mississippi.
09/07 UPDATE: Cari Armpriester - Kelli just spoke with her. Cari is safe in Houston,TX with family.
09/07 UPDATE: Stefanie Childs - Replied via text message, "I'm OK".
09/07 UPDATE: Heidi Garcia - Replied via text, "I'm going back soon".
09/07 UPDATE: Kay Nunmaker - Replied via text that she is OK.
09/06 UPDATE: The following were confirmed by Jeff Longwell as being safe:
Ramona Ruffino
Jessica Gilmore
09/05 UPDATE: Denise Naquin - confirmed safe through Jeff Longwell.
09/03 UPDATE: Sally Ackal - Visited store 8498 and is safe with her family. She will likely temporarily relocate to Houston,TX. Thanks Scott and Brei for this info.
09/03 UPDATE: Carol Ann Chatelain - confirmed safe with family via text message.
09/02 UPDATE : From Jeff Longwell, these team members confirmed safe...
Bailey,Jonn C
Cano,Carmen R
Davis,Kimberly N
Lukas,Jessica L
09/01 UPDATE: Rick Heno - Rick actually hunkered down for the storm in Hammond,LA. He left there early this morning and arrived in Humble,TX today.
Lisa Burtchaell - In Texas? with Jack. Safe and sound.
Joe Adragna - In St.Augustine. FL with Jenn. He's going to moonlight as a session drummer while there.
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Lakeside 8260
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09/18 UPDATE: These team members were located over the last week, and are safe...
Bailey,Grace R
Olear,Megan G
09/12 UPDATE: Kevin Robichaux - safe via Jeff Longwell.
09/10 UPDATE: Barbara Findley - Safe in Grand Prairie,TX. We have contact info if someone needs it.
09/08 UPDATE: Veronica Castellon - Ok. from Jeff..
09/07 UPDATE: Safe from Jeff...
Nguyen,Tuyen T
Beach,Elein M
Garcia,Charles
Guerrero,Denis A
Weibelt,Richard L
09/07 Nicole Williams - Safe in Florida. Thx Curtis?
09/07 UPDATE: Ron Alveris - in Dallas,TX headed to Atlanta,GA.Thx Jeff.
09/07 UPDATE: Ayesha Balton - in Milwaukee,WI. Thx Jeff.
09/06 UPDATE: Smith, Martha - Confirmed safe, Jeff Longwell.
09/06 UPDATE: Jill Trahan - Safe in Baton Rouge,LA.
09/06 UPDATE: Carolyn Kelly - Safe. from Jeff Longwell.
09/05 UPDATE: From Jeff Longwell and Pam Harper, confirmed safe...
Argrave,Tytti M
Favors,Ronnie L
Fenasci,Adam
Jenkins,Chermeka
Marion,Suzanne S
Scott,Dionka S
Waren,Nicholas J
09/05 UPDATE: Muna Esmail - Got through via cellphone, safe in Atlanta,GA.
09/05 UPDATE: Amanda Lapeze - Safe. Verified through Lisa and Rich, thanks.
09/05 UPDATE: Shannon Bonnecarre - Safe. Verified through Lisa and Rich, thanks!
09/05 UPDATE: Donny La - I spoke to Donny on weds, he is safe in Houston with his family...from Rich.
09/03 UPDATE: Mikhael Lee - Safe in Austin,TX with family.
09/03 UPDATE: Virginia Woods Weir - Visited store 8498 in Lafayette,LA. Is safe with family. Thanks Scott and Brei.
09/03 UPDATE: Jarah Beideman - I spoke with her today. She is safe in Washington,DC.
09/02 UPDATE: From Jeff Longwell, these team members confirmed safe...
Allen,Brittany L
Amedee,Katherine W
Chojnowski,Carolyn
Fickling,Richard A
Hammel,Barbara J
Johnson,Liza marie
Lorio,Bonnie B
Martin,Lauren E
Mc eachern,Lisa M
Rasch,Ashlie M
Riccardi,Richard L
09/02 UPDATE: Curtis Pinkerton - In Lafayette,LA and safe.
09/02 UPDATE: George Martinez - In Houston,TX and safe.
09/02 UPDATE: Charlie Mcloughlin. - In Houston,TX and safe.
09/01 UPDATE: Cyncie Smith - Christy spoke with Cyncie, and she's safe in Baton Rouge,LA with her parents.
That's all I have for now. Please add or update this list in "comments". Take care everyone. I hope to see all of you soon!
Brandon
September 1 2005, 03:17:48 UTC 6 years ago
Elevation Maps Links
Below are two elevation maps to specific areas throughout the city. These will not show you flood levels, but will show you the elevation of your neighborhood.http://www.gnocdc.org/maps/PDFs/neworle
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/co
take care and remember to let us know you're OK.
kelli and brandon
September 1 2005, 03:59:03 UTC 6 years ago
Satellite image: NOLA post-Katrina
http://www.digitalglobe.com/images/katrAlthough this doesn't tell you how much water is in your neighborhoods, it does show you where the water is. At first glance, we thought thought it was the pre-Katrina, lush-New Orleans that we know, but the green areas of the picture are water.
Take care, everyone.
Best,
Kelli
Anonymous
September 1 2005, 04:16:34 UTC 6 years ago
diedre wing your house is fine
This is patty ( your neighbor) heard from cindy that all is well with short st. thank godAnonymous
September 1 2005, 04:48:31 UTC 6 years ago
kara targonski-8473 canal place
I am in St. Louis with my family and doing ok. My cell number is 618-593-5456. I am unsure who to contact at this point and would appreciate any information and also Anna's new contact number. My email address is kara573@hotmail.com. if anyone needs to contact me.Thanks,
Kara.
September 1 2005, 14:48:07 UTC 6 years ago
IMPORTANT LINKS
BRteamNOLA-Here are a few links that may help you get the ball rolling on transferring mail, seaking aid from FEMA and receiving direct deposits from GAPinc. If you haven't set this up already, you'll want to do this soon so you can receive any pay that we will be receiving in the coming weeks. You can also change your DIRECT DEPOSIT information to update with new banks/accounts, etc.
CHANGE OF ADDRESS:
https://moversguide.usps.com/?refer
FEMA DISASTER AID APPLICATION: or call 1800-621-FEMA
http://www.fema.gov/about/process/
RECEIVE OR CHANGE GAPINC DIRECT DEPOSIT:
https://peoplecenter.gapinc.com
take care and keep us updated-
brandon and kelli
Anonymous
September 2 2005, 00:24:41 UTC 6 years ago
update 9/01
Hey, its Shannon McCarthy...I'm glad to hear you are all safe...I have info on Edmund Adams, who is safe in Houston, staying with Clare Greene. I have his email address, if anyone wants it. If there is anything I can do for anyone, please let me know.Anonymous
September 2 2005, 03:21:51 UTC 6 years ago
great site
This is a great site where you can see if there is water in your neighborhood as well as roof damage and falle trees. You can't tell how deep the water is though. Its tricky to navigate because there are no labels on any of the areas, just a map with grids to click on
http://ngs.woc.noaa.gov/katrina/KATRINA0
hope this helps out
Stefanie Roldan
September 2 2005, 03:35:07 UTC 6 years ago
Re: great site
Be sure to copy and paste this into your browser to use it.Thanks Stef!
-B&K
September 4 2005, 00:11:44 UTC 6 years ago
P.S. It's wonderful to know that you all thought of me. Here's hoping everyone else is safe too.
Anonymous
September 4 2005, 03:20:12 UTC 6 years ago
mikhael d lee
In Austin with family and safe. 9/3/03Anonymous
September 5 2005, 16:25:48 UTC 6 years ago
Re: mikhael d lee
I'm glad you're ok ,,, RichAnonymous
September 4 2005, 17:08:59 UTC 6 years ago
Anonymous
September 5 2005, 03:36:45 UTC 6 years ago
Anonymous
September 5 2005, 16:27:52 UTC 6 years ago
Has anyone talked to Denis
This is Rich from lakeside , Has anyone talked to or heard about Denis Geurero??I am concerned about himSeptember 5 2005, 16:31:48 UTC 6 years ago
Re: Has anyone talked to Denis
We haven't spoken with Denis yet. He is on the "Whereabouts Unknown" page. Rich, can you take a look at that page and let me know if you've spoken with anyone on that page. If you give me your email, I'll let you know when we get in touch with Denis.thanks.
brandon
Anonymous
September 5 2005, 16:34:02 UTC 6 years ago
Re: Has anyone talked to Denis
Hi Brandon , I'm glad you're safe , My email is rlriccardi@aol.comKeep me up to date on any info
Thanks Rich
Anonymous
September 5 2005, 16:32:35 UTC 6 years ago
Donny la is safe
I spoke to Donny on weds,,He is safe in houston with his familyRich
Anonymous
September 7 2005, 01:46:10 UTC 6 years ago
hey everyone
hey everybody its kate shearer from store 8473. i just got off the phone with edmund and he told me brandon and kelli had set up this blog. im in richmond, va with my parents now and taking this semester off and figuring out what im going to do with myself but i just wanted to let everyone know that i'm safe and if anybody needs a place to stay y'all are more than welcome to come up here. my new email is kateshearer@gmail.com.-kate
Anonymous
September 8 2005, 03:53:38 UTC 6 years ago
Ayesha Balton- milwaukee
Nicole Williams- Florida
Barbara Hammell- Baton Rouge?
Anonymous
September 8 2005, 16:46:02 UTC 6 years ago
Cyncie in Orlando
Hey everyone! I'm safe and sound in Orlando with my parents and cats. We're staying with my brother and his family. My father and I went back in to metairie on sat 9-3 and got our cats out and all is well. My phone # is 407-897-3172.Anonymous
September 12 2005, 01:11:51 UTC 6 years ago
Jeff & Megan
Hey everyone. Megan and I finally made it to Orange County, CA. We stayed with my parents in Denver for a week, then headed further west. We are going to be looking for a new place and starting work in the next couple days. We wish the best of luck to everyone, where ever you might be. If anyone wants to contact us, please email Megan and me at meganandjeff@hotmail.com , or feel free to call.Megan (714)904-2569
Jeff (504)908-6887
Anonymous
September 13 2005, 19:47:32 UTC 6 years ago
9-13
Grace has been found and in Pittsburgh going to school. Only one left from Lakeside..FYI- Planning on going in to see the stores on Monday the 19th. I will keep you all posted. The mall office said today that they are trying to open Lakeside on Ocotber 1st. Looks like things are moving forward. Hope all is well. Email me at curtis702@cox.net- cell #504-261-7125.
Take Care...
Anonymous
September 14 2005, 20:25:27 UTC 6 years ago
love from carolyn
going crazy wondering about everyone thank goodness for this site. once again brandon you rock, dude. will be in denver this weekend tommy starts work. would love to hear from everyone. esmoonie@aol.com702 292 0359
Anonymous
September 29 2005, 14:28:24 UTC 6 years ago
Curious about future of stores
Hey everyone..this is Cecille from the Riverwalk store...I am curious about the future of the Banana stores in New Orleans...I have heard conflicting rumours ...I will be heading back to N.O. on Oct 12th and am anxious to work at a Banana again after working at the one here in Knoxville...Please keep me informed on any updates on store openings, etc...Thanks!