East St. Louis Levees Fail Test

By JOHN SCHWARTZ
Published: August 23, 2007

The five levees that protect the metropolitan area of East St. Louis, Ill., from the Mississippi River do not meet the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s standards for flood protection and will be removed from maps that the agency publishes to record flood vulnerability, government officials said yesterday.

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Robert Betts, the city manager of East St. Louis, said it was disturbing to learn “that our entire city could end up in a flood zone.” His city, Mr. Betts said, is struggling with a faltering economy and is working on economic development projects, and so “this is a very, very serious concern to the people of East St. Louis.”

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Here's the FEMA report.

Cheifs Barber Shop in Berkley Mo:Hopes East ST.Louis doesn't Lose its city like New Orleans,because a faulty levee.

Thou did divide the sea by thy strength:thou brakest the heads of the dragons in the waters.Thou brakest the heads of leviathan in pieces,and gavest him to be meat to the people inhabiting the wilderness.PSALM 74:13-14

Long time residence of East ST.Louis hopes that there is a extra Noah Ark passing throught EST.So They can pick up 2 of everything "Hopes 4 new levee"

Let us pray: That good people will do something about the Levee proplem in East ST.Louis.Let us learn from Katrina and, not have another New Orleans.

One Way Missionary Project:"Urban Force" I wonder if these guys have a extra hospital? East ST.Louis for a new hospital and a new city!

Men do not despise a thief,if he steal to satisfy his soul when he is hungry; but if he be found,he shall restore sevenfold;he shall give all the substance of his house.Proverb 6:30-31

One Way Missionary Project:"Urban Force" We hope East ST.Louis gets a new hospital! Gods birds eye view.

Kiss the son,lest he be angry,and you perish from the way,when his wrath is kindled but a little.Blessed are all they that put their trust in him.PSALM CHAPTER 2

"Monopoly" The Powers 2 B;has cast a spell on the peoples pocket books.More to come! Save East ST.Louis

The robbery of the wicked shall destroy them;because they refuse to do judgement.PROVERBS 21:7

The East St. Louis (ESL) Declaration

The East St. Louis Declaration is a revision to The East St. Louis (ESL) Contract:

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One Way Missionary: "Urban Froce" We hope East ST.Louis Gets Gods Wisdom And Finds The Road To Freedom!

Trust in the lord with all your heart:and lean not unto thine own understanding.In all thy ways acknoledge him and he shall direct your paths Proverbs 3:5-6

One Victory For EST:May the city of East ST.Louis stand up and blow the trumpet of hope!

Blow up the trumpet in the new moon,in the time appointed,on our solemn feast day.PSALM 81:3

One Way Missionary Project: Ask of me and I will shew you great and mighty things;What's Under the covers of deception over EST.?Free EST

Because of the multitude of the whoredoms of the well favor harlot,the mistress of witchcrafts,that selleth nations through her whoredoms and families through her witchcrafts.Behold I am against thee saith the Lord of hosts;and I will discover thy skirts upon thy face,and I will shew the nations thy nakedness and the kingdom thy shame. Nahum 3:1-19

Hip Hope Project:"Urban Force" The road to freedom starts right in East ST.Louis

Hope in the Lord and do good.