After the tsunami they wisely decided to build a warning system so people could get out of the way of a disaster. Now it's time to build a Lousiana storm warning system. It could consist of a special beanie with a mallet on top which beans the unconcerned resident until he evacuates the area.
However, the mayor was concerned that the residents might actually like the idea. Asked why he replied that it would feel so good when they stopped pounding their heads.
There are many reasons, many no PC to name, why many of these people could not leave. I think that the mayor and gov of LA really dropped the ball in not getting everyone out of there beforehand.