[Gone GF]

"These people were TOLD to evacuate and now they want to be saved ASAP? Amazing."

Let's see -- you have no car or money for gas and there's no public transportation leaving the city any longer. Or, you're too old, frail, or sick to leave. Now exactly how were you suggesting they evacuate? We could use all your novel ideas next time.

[Mercat]

I still see the empty southbound lanes and wish that they had been full of busses and ambulances taking people north. I'm praying all the retirement homes and hospitals were evacuated first thing.

[Mercat]

Don't tell GOD how big your storm is. Tell the storm how big your GOD is.

[lasisra]

Does NOLA not prepare for these situations, and provide special needs shelters (for the elderly and the sick), as well as transportation to the shelters?

Dang...I mean, Panama City's not perfect, but at least before every storm the local TV and radio stations broadcast repeatedly where the regular and special needs shelters are, and the county (working with the Red Cross) makes sure that there are enough shelters to accommodate those who need them. Also, we've got public and private groups who give free transportation to a shelter to anyone who needs it.

Doesn't NOLA do this?