Prior to the storm hitting I blame the local government. True they did order a mandatory evacuation but what did they do to help those without the ability to evacuate? Where were the supplies, support and security for those they told to go to the Convention Center and Super Dome? Why did they not follow the emergency evacuation plan that had been laid out for decades (part of which called for using school buses to evacuate people from the area)?
Once the storm hit and the levees broke I believe the lion's share of the blame falls to the federal and state levels of government. The local government and infrastructure was decimated. Communications were none existent. That was the time for the state and feds to step up. They too failed. The storm and the levee breaks could not be stopped, however, the lack preparations, poor execution of the evacuation, and lack of a timely response lead to most of the deaths and suffering. I care less about the looting than I do the unnecessary human suffering and loss life. The inability to care for, and provide adequate security for the people at the Convention Center and Super Dome is appalling. Confidentiality Notice: This message including any attachments is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain confidential and privileged information. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender and delete any copies of this message. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~| Find out how CFTicket can increase your company's customer support efficiency by 100% http://www.houseoffusion.com/banners/view.cfm?bannerid=49 Message: http://www.houseoffusion.com/lists.cfm/link=i:5:173114 Archives: http://www.houseoffusion.com/cf_lists/threads.cfm/5 Subscription: http://www.houseoffusion.com/lists.cfm/link=s:5 Unsubscribe: http://www.houseoffusion.com/cf_lists/unsubscribe.cfm?user=11502.10531.5 Donations & Support: http://www.houseoffusion.com/tiny.cfm/54
