[SunnyUsa]

No shootings at rescuers in the last 48 hours.

then we should expect to see the Red Cross moving in - this was their excuse last night.

[steveegg]

Corps of Engneers Q&A - Q: When will the water be pumped out? - A: 36 days after the pump stations are dewatered for Orleans Parish. St. Bernard's Parish will take more time and pumps.

Missed a vanilla question or two, getting the last - Q: Follow-up on when to get the pump stations on-line. A: - Estimate 7 days after we get the canals sealed off. Will need to bring in our own generators, the on-site ones likely destroyed.

Army on commenting on the evacs. Two-pronged approach; buses and aircraft. Over 35,000 evacuated so far.