For a longer winded explanation look here. http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1476864/posts?page=160#160
Thanks, I'll read it.
Maybe you can help me understand better.
From your post that you linked me to earlier, I find the following quote in the letter from Gov. Blanco to President Bush dated Aug. 27th, before the hurricane landed:
"Pursuant to 44 CFR § 206.35, I have determined that this incident is of such severity and magnitude that effective response is beyond the capabilities of the State and affected local governments, and that supplementary Federal assistance is necessary to save lives, protect property, public health, and safety, or to lessen or avert the threat of a disaster. I am specifically requesting emergency protective measures, direct Federal Assistance, Individual and Household Program (IHP) assistance, Special Needs Program assistance, and debris removal"
Am I wrong to think that this indeed was a request from Gov. Blanco to Pres. Bush for federal help before the storm hit?