Posted on 09/02/2005 7:27:17 PM PDT by Former Military Chick
Actually, IMO, it is outrage over the MSM and the race baiters and the ineptitude of the NO and LA govts. all blaming Bush.
The local and state govts. had many years to prepare and knew for at least 5 days beforehand that Katrina was on the way and it seems they did nothing.
Again just look at those school buses, that were not used.
It truly is shocking how inept the whole thing has been.
Thank you. I think part of it is that the buses were stopped due to the fact that they were being shot at. The people who tried to help had their lives threatened and it was too dangerous a situation. What a mess.
Somebody better Hoover up all the info on that website.
Here's one little gem I found under the Comprehensive Hurricane plan, under the "Recovery Phase (III)":
B. Human ServicesLocation of Disaster Relief Centers and other recovery operation sites shall be the joint responsibility of ESF?7, Resource Support, and the Damage Assessment Teams, which will scout undamaged or lightly damaged facilities while conducting field surveys. Prior to hurricane season, a list of potential buildings should be compiled that meet the criteria for a Disaster Relief Center or other recovery function. These facilities shall then be checked by damage assessment teams for potential use following a disaster. An inventory of city owned properties will also be available in the EOC and certain facilities, such as large community centers, shall be reviewed for use at the time.
Multiple sites shall be identified and geographically positioned to serve the impacted populations without placing burdens upon those who may have lost their private transportation resources as a result of the disaster. Regional Transit Authority may be called upon to provide free transit to recovery centers located along existing bus routes. Recovery center staffing patterns shall be developed along accepted state and federal guidelines and provided from city, state and private agencies.
Feeding and food and supply distribution sites shall be established following a disaster in geographically distributed sites across the Parish. Feeding sites shall be established by ESF?6, Mass Care, in conjunction with ESF?11, Food and Water. The Southeast Louisiana Chapter of the American Red Cross and the Salvation Army shall provide the lead in establishing and operating these sites. The Second Harvest Food Bank shall provide leadership in the acquiring and distribution of food and water. ESF?15, Volunteers and Donations, shall direct outside resources to the appropriate sites where these volunteer services can best be used. Temporary living areas shall be established when possible on city owned property. ESF?7, Resource Support, shall assist in the location and acquisition of non city owned property. The New Orleans Housing Authority shall be called upon to assist with public housing for the temporarily displaced. [emphasis added to show it is municipal responsibilty per their own plan to provide for feeding of New Orleans citizens following a hurricane, not FEMA]
It's worth noting that this document is an extremely "high level" planning document; in that it lacks any useful level of detail to implement the plan. That's okay IF they developed the appropriate underlying "Implementing Procedures".....
I also found it curious what seems to be missing from what I reviewed of the Evacuation and Recovery Plans: there's virtually no mention of what the law enforcement organizations are supposed to do to maintain order after a disaster such as a major hurricane.
Also missing: a contingency back-up communications plan, to be used during a natural disaster in which electricty is cut-off, phones don't work, and the police radio system fails because some asshole located the transmitters below sea level, and didn't provide back-up fuel storage to keep the emergency generators running after the gas mains are ruptured or shut down.
Yes it is. A little prior planning by the citizenry, even as little as bringing food and water to last for three days as they were requested to do to local last ditch shelters, and local and state authorities who do not run and scream like little children, would've prevented a huge loss of life.
You guys are going to have to split my nomination for best post of the day. Good rational thinking and writing.
'Chick', sounds like you've been there.
What about refitting some of the bases being closed by the BRAC commission for use as emergency evac centers. There is probably at least one in every state. Most have housing, and food service areas. Many have some sort of medical facility and many have landing strips, and all have easy access by highway. They could be kept open with skeleton crews at a maintenance level strictly for this type of emergency. Maybe one or two per state based on population or potential threat. I know here in Indiana we have a huge air base in Peru that is not being utilized much anymore.
Just my opinion
O'Reilly on FOX is the only one who has the guts to put the blame where it belongs, on the Mayor & Governer of NO. They had NO friggen plan. By the way, where is the lady Gov. haven't seen her at all the last few days?
"Agreed. I was flamed like hell before for daring to say that the govt on all levels here is to blame with piss poor planning and logistics.
Shepard Smith onFox clearly said that they were prohibiting people from walking over the bridge. This call confirms that.
To me this is the height of criminal negligence on the part of the govt. At this point, can anyone blame anyone for looting food and supplies?"
Damn straight - Maybe this S happens in Russia - but not my country - we take care of our own and the negligent oficials must be brought to justice.
I did not know there were best posts of the day. :)
Having said that yes I have been there, now I am just frustrated and ticked off. I want news not slanted by politics I just want the news. I doubt that will ever happen.
This young man, figured a way to make the storm work for him. Posting a journal of what he saw, documenting it with photo's. Just another source.
Thanks for the comment, friend.
Unfortunately I only have internet access, no computer. (Analog man in a digital world) Hope someone on here with the right set-up captures it 'cause I can't see it staying up for too long.
BTW, I got it from an earlier thread here on FR so I'm only a messenger. }:^)
"Would the Demoncrats do this ON PURPOSE?"
I would not under estimate the DEMS!
ARE THE DEMS OBSTRUCTIONIST in KATRINA RELIEF?(911 vs Katrina)
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1475650/posts
"Would the Demoncrats do this ON PURPOSE?"
I would not under estimate the DEMS!
ARE THE DEMS OBSTRUCTIONIST in KATRINA RELIEF?(911 vs Katrina)
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1475650/posts
The bigger question is, when did we forget this? The people who crossed the Atlantic believed this. The people who moved into the plains believed this. Somewhere along the line we forgot about it.
His authority is clear...nice site..
III. EVACUATION ORDER
A. Authority
As established by the City of New Orleans Charter, the government has jurisdiction and responsibility in disaster response. City government shall coordinate its efforts through the Office of Emergency Preparedness
The authority to order the evacuation of residents threatened by an approaching hurricane is conferred to the Governor by Louisiana Statute. The Governor is granted the power to direct and compel the evacuation of all or part of the population from a stricken or threatened area within the State, if he deems this action necessary for the preservation of life or other disaster mitigation, response or recovery. The same power to order an evacuation conferred upon the Governor is also delegated to each political subdivision of the State by Executive Order. This authority empowers the chief elected official of New Orleans, the Mayor of New Orleans, to order the evacuation of the parish residents threatened by an approaching hurricane.
B. Issuance of Evacuation Orders
The person responsible for recognition of hurricane related preparation needs and for the issuance of an evacuation order is the Mayor of the City of New Orleans. Concerning preparation needs and the issuance of an evacuation order, The Office of Emergency Preparedness should keep the Mayor advised.
Also missing: a contingency back-up communications plan, to be used during a natural disaster in which electricty is cut-off, phones don't work, and the police radio system fails because some asshole located the transmitters below sea level, and didn't provide back-up fuel storage to keep the emergency generators running after the gas mains are ruptured or shut down.
In case the EOC Emergency Operations Center is shut down, they can use the "mobile command center" whatever that is ..two cans and a string? tom tom? smoke signals? Or did that move to Baton Rouge with the "officials"?
it gets better they are supposed to have annual disaster tests etc they are supposed to evacuate those that are unable to evacuate themselves etc...great reading!
"...where is the lady Gov..."
I would suspect she is nursing a nervous breakdown judging from what we saw of her last.
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