After the shocking news of Tuesday's tragedy, there was immidiete concern
on h2g2 for Shea, who lives and works in New York.
Interviewed for The Post on the 28th June 2001,
Barbara Bardenhagen, 'Shea' to the community, is well known on h2g2.
Thankfully, I received word from Dragonfly in an e-mail that Shea was safe
and okay. Shea was later able to get through to h2g2 and post messages
herself.

A reassuring message posted in answer to concerns from friends at Sheas's
fan club.

'Thank you everyone. I'm fine. I don't live or work in the
City ... thank God I had no business there today. There are so many missing,
and communication is very difficult. I've only heard from one friend in
midtown who's fine, but stuck there. There's no transportation in or out,
except by foot. School was cancelled, so I'm at work now, since it's such a
big news day. I'll be here for a long time, I'm afraid. We're in a lull
news-wise at the moment, so I thought I'd hop on here to let you all know
I'm okay. Just keep praying for the victims, and those who are trying to
rescue and help everyone.'

'I'm worried about friends I have that work in Washington,
too. But the Pentagon incident seems to be more localized. To have two
110-story buildings collapse affects so much... I just saw a picture of a
street in the area, and it's coverd in inches of ash. Like a volcano
erupted. I'm just numb to think that all that ash was a
building...'

Comments to the 11th
September 2001 Talking Point.

'Manhattan is completely closed to any sort of traffic coming
or going except for emergency traffic, but people are leaving on foot over
the bridges. The loss of life in New York is unknown, but 50,000 people work
in the WTC, and on an average day 150,000 people come and
go.'

'Communication is very difficult, as everyone is trying to
call in and out, but a friend of mine that works in midtown was able to get
through to me because I live far enough away, but he's unable to get through
to anyone located closer.'

'All flights have now been accounted for, and all air traffic
is grounded.'

'I work in the news field, and I'll try to keep people
updated as I find out things. But right now the focus is on rescue. There
are urgent appeals for blood donors nationwide. If anyone can donate blood,
please do. The phone number for the Red Cross is 1-800-GIVE LIFE ... give
them a call, no matter where in the U.S. you might be. And keep
praying.'

Myself and everyone at the Post sends Shea best wishes and are thankful
for her safety.

Frankie Roberto

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