I sure don't mean to downplay any destruction in NO....I just hope that later today or evening, we'll find out more about what happened in NO besides the FQ and the dome. To be honest, I find the reports from Shep Smith to be offensive. Places where families live, neighborhoods, are far more important to me than wether the bars in the FQ made it through undamaged. He's been rah-rahing how NO dodged the bullet all day. Sorry for the rant, but I'm so frustrated trying to find out what has happened to my relatives.
I am frustrated too..the news needs to be more mobile..and use more resources...surely they have affiliates in these other areas..I guess all communications are down..only thing I can think of is Ham radio operators who can use battery power and get the word out..something to learn for the media for next time..