Not true. Ivan devastated Pensacola, it's beaches and surrounding areas. There were a few incidents of isolated looting but nothing even close to the magnitude seen in Nawlins.
We are looking at a city largely composed of the dregs of society. This is what happens when opportunity knocks.
You need to visit Dallas, Houston, Phoenix, etc. and you'll see what I mean. Already, there's places in those cities that you would not to wander into.....it's a good bet you won't come out. I doubt Pensacola ranks very high on the list of most populated cities anyway.