FEMA and DOD are far from perfect; but rest assured, the people who need to be on duty are at their desks this weekend--I've spoken to more than a few of them.
I know you're right on that because he's the one who already went on a Search and rescue mission on behalf of O'Reilly, acting as if he could've saved the Big Easy. I also notice how James Witt and Associates provides post-disaster planning and rebuilding. There sure seems to be alot of ex-politicos with their hands out, promoting their own agendas.