[Abigail Adams]

How is it that people could be at the astrodome, if they weren't bussed there from the superdome? Can you clarify? And how could they turn anybody away?

[stlnative]

these are people who vacated the NO area before Katrina - The Astrodome is only setup to help the people who are currently at the Superdome.

[GOPrincess]

People who had followed the advice to evacuate and driven themselves -- obviously couldn't afford shelter themselves -- are being turned away from the Astrodome because they're not the "right" evacuees. I understand there is a logistical problem with the Astrodome only able to to hold so many, but that was very disturbing, especially as these people had done the smart thing, but now were stranded. Said they were told there were already shelters open that could handle them, but they couldn't find any and no one could give them an answer on where to go.

[Ovation_girl]

They drove in. Probably evacuated to Texas, and heard that the Astrodome would be open to those needing shelter. I guess here is one of those times it stinks to be working middle class. You spend money on lodging for a few nights, but then are told not to return home and with money running low, you find yourself in need of shelter and meals for your family, but not being a part of the initial masses in the Superdome you are out of luck...These were decent looking families in need of help, and as one worker told CNN, it broke her heart to turn them away...