[varyouga]

What? Black people being informed and making their own decisions? The RATS can't have this.

[RedStateRocker]

"The truth is, black people died not because of President Bush or racism, they died because of their unhealthy dependence on the government and the incompetence of Mayor Ray Nagin and Governor Kathleen Blanco," he said. "


Straight Up Truth!

[coconutt2000]

The hurting is about to begin. The Democrat response of circling the wagons around their guilty parties is going to lose them a lot of support.

Time for the GOP to swoop in and fix things and maybe even win them over.

[ncountylee]

"Julian Bond, chairman of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, said there is plenty of blame for all governments -- local, state and federal."

Hey Julian...if the city and state had done their job, there would be no major problems left. You puke!

[Paleo Conservative]

He took a second hit when an Associated Press photo showed 2,000 school buses under water and parked in a lot, unused in the evacuation. Reports say those buses could have ferried thousands of residents to safety outside New Orleans had they been deployed

I think that number is too high. That would mean that 100,000 people could be evacuated in one trip. The estimates I've seen was that there were 200-400 buses that were drowned.

[guitarnick40]

"Rep. Charles B. Rangel, New York Democrat, put the blame on Mr. Bush and his record as commander in chief."

This article doesn't say it, but we know what they (the black leadership) mean and try to get the undereducated masses to believe:

[the_Watchman]

Donald Trump thinks they ought to hold the levee board responsible. These people "fiddled before Rome burned".

[dancusa]

Imagine if those Louisiana politicians had an R after their names instead of a D. The blame would be in their hands on day 1.

[gpapa]

A little history is in order. Notice there is no mention of FEMA or anything to do with the Federal Government. As of this press conference there was no plan to use the Superdome as a refuge of last resort for the general population of the City of New Orleans as the press release clearly states. The release does not include a time when the press release occurred. I did a search and did not find this release posted at FR.

http://www.cityofno.com/portal.aspx?portal=46&load=~/PortalModules/ViewPressRelease.ascx&itemid=3139
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 27, 2005

Mayor Nagin Urges Citizens to Prepare For Hurricane Katrina

(New Orleans, LA) In response to the potential threat of Hurricane Katrina, Mayor C. Ray Nagin is urging all citizens to begin preparations now for the coming storm. Mayor Nagin will hold the next press briefing at 5 p.m. today in the Mayor’s Press Room, second floor of City Hall.

“Although the track could change, forecasters believe Hurricane Katrina will affect New Orleans,” said Mayor Nagin. “We may call for a voluntary evacuation later this afternoon or tomorrow morning to coincide with the instatement of contraflow. This will give people more options to leave the area. However, citizens need to begin preparing now so they will be ready to leave when necessary. Do everything to prepare for a regular hurricane, but treat this one differently because it is headed our way. This is not a test.”

The Mayor also recommended that residents of Algiers, the Lower Ninth Ward and low-lying areas begin evacuating now.

Gov. Blanco also urged citizens to take the storm seriously. “We can restore property, but we cannot restore lives,” she said.

Mayor Nagin is working with Gov. Kathleen Blanco and other City, local and State officials are watching the storm’s path and working together to make decisions that affect citizens. Gov. Blanco has declared a state of emergency in Louisiana, which provides city government with additional authority and improved access to resources needed when responding to elevated threats, such as natural disasters.

A state of emergency has been declared for the City of New Orleans. Citizens are advised to:
• Fill their cars with gas. Tolls have been suspended on roadways.
• Remove potential debris from their yards (including lawn furniture, potted plants, loose tree branches, etc.)
• Board windows and glass doors
• Make sure that nearby catch basins are clear of leaves or trash
• Stock up on bottled water, batteries, and non-perishable food items
• Check on family, friends and neighbors, especially the elderly, to make sure everyone has an evacuation plan
• Make provisions for pets. Shelters and many hotels do not accept pets.
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“The key is being prepared for the event,” said Mayor Nagin. “We’re doing everything we can to make sure our city is safe.”

Shelters for Citizens with Special Medical Needs

There are two shelters for people with special medical needs open in the state. Citizens should call prior to going to the shelters. The shelter in Alexandria can be reached at (800) 841-5778; the number for Monroe’s shelter is (866) 280-7287. If it becomes necessary, other shelters will be opened in various cities. The Superdome will be opened as a refuge of last resort for special needs patients if it becomes necessary. All individuals may have one caretaker.

Anyone planning to spend time in a shelter should bring three to four days’ worth of food, sleeping gear, and medical supplies including oxygen, medicine and batteries for any necessary devices. No weapons or bulky items are allowed in any shelters.

New Orleans EMS is responding to medical emergencies only. For non-emergency transportation needs, citizens should contact local non-emergency ambulance providers:

Acadian: (504) 366-0911
Lifeguard: (504) 214-1911
Guardian: (504) 818-2600
A-Med: (504) 362-9490
Care: (504) 367-4231
On-Call: (504) 866-0481

Closings
New Orleans Public Schools will be closed Monday, August 29, 2005. All NOPS activities scheduled for this weekend have been cancelled.

New Orleans Public Libraries will close at 3 p.m. today, Saturday, August 27, 2005, and remain closed through Monday, August 29, 2005.

The City of New Orleans will be issuing additional advisories as the storm progresses. Citizens are asked to remain alert, monitor news stories and be prepared to respond promptly to any public safety advisories.


--END--

[dervish]

Jesse Jackson was at an important meeting with Pres Chavez when he could have been in NOLA advocating for poor Blacks stuck in the city with a known number 5 hurricane bearing down.

[AngelesCrestHighway]

Ah yes!....the hammer hits the nail......

[nmh]

It's about time.

It IS the fault of the LOCAL leadership - if you can call it that. The levee break, the dismal education standards and lack of education, crime, corruption is the fault of the LOCAL leadership.

[Sprite518]

Also the Governor should be held Criminally liable... She is in way over her head... What a dunce!