[DJ MacWoW]

And, how do we know that this picture was taken in NO?

An aerial view of flooded school buses in a lot, Thursday, Sept. 1, 2005, in New Orleans, LA. The flood is a result of Hurricane Katrina that passed through the area last Monday. (AP Photo/Phil Coale)

A row of school buses sits in floodwaters from Hurricane Katrina Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2005 east of New Orleans." (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

[Ronzo]

Notice how the water is only up to the wheel wells....if they're diesel buses, they could probably be used even now.