what's wrong with Detroit or Newark...Philly, Memphis, Nashville, Lexington, what's up with the rest of Louisiana...are they as incompetent as the "leaders" in New Orleans..???
Yes most of them are. Here in central La. we have numerous churches and smaller shelters housing refugees. Not to mention relatives taking in multiple families. Traffic has increased tremendously, and our streets are not known for being tourist friendly. Kinda like trying to find you way outta a casino. Traffic circles two way feeders with stop signs on only two sides. A lot of crash and smash intersections for the unwary. This has put a great deal of strain on limited LEO's and Medical facilities.
Just dumping these folks into one spot will make a little NO outta where ever they are. Aside from the historical districts in NO, most of the city was little more than a homicidal cesspool, that the state govt threw money into like a sinkhole. Maybe now we can finally get rid of the Aints, and their strong arm extortion for mega bucks!
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Interesting point. Detroit has lost half its population over the past 40 years. In theory, it could absorb all of N.O. Probably not all at once, though.
Long as they open a few good Cajun restaurants.
Mayor of Detroit said there were 3000 vacant hotel rooms and they were welcome..
Memphis Expecting More Hurricane Refugees
Posted: 9/1/2005 10:45:39 PM
Thousands of hurricane refugees are in Memphis right now. Mayor Willie Herenton says the city is expecting even more. “There are a whole lot of logistical and just human need things that we’ve got to address”, says Mayor Herenton. The newly assembled Mayor’s Task Force is facing perhaps the largest challenge this region has ever seen. It must accommodate hurricane victims’ most basic needs: food, clothing, shelter, medical, and the list goes on.
Refugees from ravaged Mississippi were scheduled to arrive at the Mid-South coliseum, but ran out of gas and were diverted Thursday evening. However, there are still thousands along the Gulf Coast that are in need. This means Memphis must be ready.
Governor Bredesen has requested a federal emergency declaration for Tennessee in order to assist thousands of hurricane refugees. A federal declaration would allow the state to seek funding for processing and housing evacuees, providing medical care and other help.
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