Katrina Response Mismanagement

[scaeagles]

The mismanagement goes to the governor and mayor as well.

The governor should have declared martial law. Period. She didn't have the guts to do so.

The mayor didn't even follow the NOLA evacuation plan -

Louisiana disaster plan, pg 13, para 5 , dated 01/00

'The primary means of hurricane evacuation will be personal vehicles. School and municipal buses, government-owned vehicles and vehicles provided by volunteer agencies may be used to provide transportation for individuals who lack transportation and require assistance in evacuating'...

He was also extremely chummy with Bush after they met and talked. I wonder what happened to cause the turn around.

The victims and those looking in from the outside have every right to be critical. One politician pointing fingers at another is nothing but political CYA, as I can't think of anyone who did anything well, from local to state to federal government.

I think that rapper - Kanye whatever - serves no good purpose. Racial rhetoric at this time is disgusting.

[Scrooge McSam]

Ah, another chance to tangle with Leo. You just know how that makes my little heart go pitter patter.

*Scrooge reaches for his pressure medication*

Originally Posted by scaeagles

The mismanagement goes to the governor and mayor as well.

The governor should have declared martial law. Period. She didn't have the guts to do so.

Pish! Once a disaster is declared, FEMA is in command.

U S Department of Homeland Security

And I quote...

In the event of a terrorist attack, natural disaster or other large-scale emergency, the Department of Homeland Security will assume primary responsibility on March 1st for ensuring that emergency response professionals are prepared for any situation. This will entail providing a coordinated, comprehensive federal response to any large-scale crisis and mounting a swift and effective recovery effort.

Originally Posted by scaeagles

The mayor didn't even follow the NOLA evacuation plan -

Louisiana disaster plan, pg 13, para 5 , dated 01/00

'The primary means of hurricane evacuation will be personal vehicles. School and municipal buses, government-owned vehicles and vehicles provided by volunteer agencies may be used to provide transportation for individuals who lack transportation and require assistance in evacuating'...

Make your case. I see no problem here.

Originally Posted by scaeagles

He was also extremely chummy with Bush after they met and talked. I wonder what happened to cause the turn around.

I don't know. Some empty promise? I imagine just about anything sounds good after 4 days of hunger, thirst, death, fear and stink. I bet he's changed his attitude again after Bush left and Nagin found out all that equipment he saw on the levee was just there for Bush's photo op.

Originally Posted by scaeagles

The victims and those looking in from the outside have every right to be critical. One politician pointing fingers at another is nothing but political CYA, as I can't think of anyone who did anything well, from local to state to federal government.

Considering your relative position to the situation, I can see how you'd believe that.

Originally Posted by scaeagles

I think that rapper - Kanye whatever - serves no good purpose. Racial rhetoric at this time is disgusting.

Racial strife exists. When it erupts in people's faces, they talk about it. The people in New Orleans SAW Tulane hospital being evacuated by coptors under armed guard while Charity hospital couldn't get an aluminum boat.

[Gn2Dlnd]

What a winner we have in this guy. Can't wait for him to resign from his current job. Probably right after he receives his Medal of Honor.

http://www.ahwmagazine.com/11ahw00/d...hat_world.html

I resent the characterization that the Executive Committee forced Mike Brown out, when in fact, the catalyst that led to his resignation was a very embarrassing situation caused by Mike Brown himself that came to light at the Board Meeting. He then stated to everyone in attendance, which was the full Board, that he wanted to resign, that he was tired, that he didn’t like the effect on his family that this was having, and he felt that it was time to go. He repeated those statements to the Executive Committee on two other days. A week later he repeated it to me, and at that time said that his attorney was contacting the IAHA attorney to work out the terms. The fact that he brought in his attorney at that early stage surprised us.

[Gn2Dlnd]

GW's declaration was actually in response to a request by the governor.
http://gov.louisiana.gov/Disaster%20...%20Request.pdf

[Gn2Dlnd]

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20050903/...national_guard

New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson offered Louisiana Gov. Kathleen Blanco help from his state's National Guard last Sunday, the day before Hurricane Katrina hit Louisiana. Blanco accepted, but paperwork needed to get the troops en route didn't come from Washington (my bold) until late Thursday.

also of interest:

n addition to Guard help, the federal government could have activated, but did not, a major air support plan under a pre-existing contract with airlines. The program, called Civilian Reserve Air Fleet, lets the government quickly put private cargo and passenger planes into service.