The scene in the Astrodome

The Chronicle's doing a blog from the Astrodome, where thousands of Louisianans have been taken for shelter. Helen Eriksen writes:

It's been less than a day and already the crowds are beginning to take their toll on this gigantic dome turned shelter.

The toilets are overflowing and when Eric went to the restroom he found out only one toilet was flushing.

"Eric" is Eric Harrison of the Chron staff, who apparently is phoning in his info. Here's the full link:[chron.com/domeblog]