[NautiNurse]

Let me try this again...

Did the mayor of NO say he didn't have the legal authority to order a mandatory evacuation of New Orleans? I don't get it.

[Ellesu]

I did not hear him, but today Blanco said it was up to the local mayors etc. to make that call.

http://www.nola.com/hurricane/index.ssf?/washingaway/thebigone_1.html

"The Big One"

[dogbyte12]

I am not sure on this one either. They did mandatory evacs of the lower parishes. Perhaps there is something in the NO charter?

[Pyro7480]

Would it be the parish executive?

[Termite_Commander]

I don't know. I didn't even know he was holding a news conference.

*chagrined*

[Jrabbit]

My husband just asked me the same thing.....wanted me to see if anyone knew what the heck that means!

[jeeperz]

The mayor said he hopes to have the legal authority for mandatory evac by morning.

[Tarheel]

Some how this guy does not inspire the kind of confidence needed in the face of a disaster. Someone must have the authority to order a mandatory evacuation--the Chief of Police, the City Manager.

This guy d/n come close to the courage of Rudy on 9/11 and the aftermath. No matter what you may think of Rudy G. you must admire what he did for NYC. As far as his personal life--yuk.

[LA Woman3]

I remember someone stating in the Ivan thread (last year)about mandatory evacuations. If the city officials call for them, they are financially libel for everyone that cannot afford to evacuate. Any Louisiana FReepers remember this??

[miele man]

Perhaps he doesn't have the "legal authority" to order a mandatory evac, but he certainly has the moral duty to issue one. On the other hand, anyone with even a pea for a brain should know that it is high time, past time, to saddle up and vamoose. Pronto.

Bless you again for showing leadership and running this thread. You've helped many, many people in several ways.