Considering the president declared LA a state of emergency before the storm even hit, had to call to practically order the mayor to order an evacuation of NO, and put the full resources of the federal government behind the relief effort, it is evident that he did everything he could do and the Mayor did very little pre-planning.
New Orlean's ads before the storm were telling people if they evacuated and left their pets behind, they would be prosecuted for animal abandonment if appropriate arrangements were not made. Talk about discouraging people from leaving!
"New Orlean's ads before the storm were telling people if they evacuated and left their pets behind, they would be prosecuted for animal abandonment if appropriate arrangements were not made. Talk about discouraging people from leaving"
This is one of those important documentations that needs to be added to the compiled records. It proves the lack of preparedness geared towards the N.O. impoverished and immobile when a natural disaster hit their city. A community leader(s)(the mayor and Gov.) cannot impose a double edge sword on welfare (recipients)people who couldn't possibly "afford" accomodations, make alternative arrangements, lodging for their pets (where?) while they weren't even afforded the opportunity to get on buses out of harms way when those buses(plenty of school buses) were left behind, unused in flooded parking lots.
New Orlean's ads before the storm were telling people if they evacuated and left their pets behind, they would be prosecuted for animal abandonment if appropriate arrangements were not made. Talk about discouraging people from leaving!
Thats strange because on the city website they tell you how to leave your pets..:
http://www.cityofno.com/portal.aspx?portal=46&tabid=24
Protecting your pets
It's important to include your pet in your plan of action. You will need to know what to do with your pet since they're not allowed in evacuation shelters or most hotels.
You basically have three choices: take them with you, leave them home, or find a place for them to stay.
Taking them with you, checklist
• ID collar
• Current rabies tags
• Pet carrier
• Leash
• Food & water bowls
• Food & water
• Medicines, presription or over-the-counter
• Toy
• Cat box, litter & pooper-scooper
Leaving your pet at home
• Confine your pet to a safe, high-area inside your home, away from windows and outside walls.
• Leave water in a sturdy no spill container
• Give them a three-day supply of dry food
• Post a notice outside your home listing what animals are inside and where they are located
• Never leave pets together during a disaster
• Never leave pets chained or loose outside
Places pets can stay
• At a friend's or family member's home in a safe inland area
• With you at the hotel, if the establishment allows pets
• A kennel with boarding capabilities outside the risk area
• Bring them indoors with your family if you decide not to evacuate