Perhaps, but perhaps not. As a practical matter of survival for the numerous cities, counties, and states across this country, NOLA may serve as an effective example of why local and state politicians should be chosen with care, and not just for the trinkets they give away so freely.
I'm not trying to be harsh, but the federal government should not be in the business of micromanaging the emergency response capabilities of every community across the country. FEMA is a warehouse, a pipeline, a supplier and distributor. They supply the locals, who should know where everything needs to go, and should have figured out a way to get it there.
To cry for federal ham-handed control here sets a VERY dangerous precedent, although I can and do concede that it may be a necessary one.
Amen! Ping, shez