I am not making this up. I will go get the link to prove that this is what they are going to do.
To the Astrodome? I thought they tore down that place -- guess not. I have been in the Astrodome and the Superdome and wouldn't last in either one.
Houston is far enough away that the people there will not be in the way of rescue, recovery, drainage, work crews. They can also easily distribute goods, service medical care there.
One thing that really isn't being mentioned much at this point is that we are just entering September, with 3 months of Hurricane season to go. Another one will very likely hit the gulf, not this powerful of course, but it will just add to the misery. Houston seems to be the best place at the moment. The Astrodome is air conditioned, large enough to accomodate crowds. Many good hearted Texans will start welcoming some of these people temporarily in their homes, and things will be improved quicker on the ground.
I don't think it is realistic to put anybody near New Orleans until after November.
Last night, hubby and I were talking about the need to move the folks from the Superdome. He was saying, "How are they going to house these people? Where are they going to take them?" I suggested the Astrodome. This is just a temporary thing, I hope. This is an entire city made homeless. Where are all these people going to live? New Orleans is unlivable and will be for quite some time. For rich and poor.
I am not making this up. I will go get the link to prove that this is what they are going to do.
MSNBC has you covered.
Unless there's tents for another 25,000 around someplace, that's about the best plan that can be come up with.