For those who are new to scanner listening, remember that just because you hear a report of something which may be happening and hear officers dispatched it does not mean the event will be substantiated or that circumstances are as originally reported.
We need to be especially diligent at this time to not run with rumors which may make things more difficult for law enforcement, rescue, and emergency personnel. All of us are hungry for info, but let's attempt to remain objective until things are confirmed. Free Republic is a widely read site.
I wonder if the security failue is partly caused by an unanticipated occurence- many local police were isolated, even killed by the flood.
Don't know if that's true. But something to consider.