[easonc52]

Bush administration tried to save face after its botched rescue plans left the city at the mercy of Hurricane Katrina.

I'm curious if anyone knows how many presidents have declared several areas disaster areas before a storm hits?

[Spktyr]

To the best of my recollection, only one. George W. Bush.

[Arizona Carolyn]

I guess, in retrospect, he should have gone on television with a public plea for people to evacuate.