Thanks, I saw that. The locals do run the show, so they may have prevented an effective FEMA response. That doesn't explain why Brown seems clueless over the matter.
I just posted the article and got flamed - also it was pulled as it exists prior- but here is an interesting post.
Misinformation
Part of the New Homeland Security contract (federal govt) with the states keeps Red Cross out of disaster areas. They are only allowed in after the area is no longer a disaster as their presence could keep people from evacuating. That's the national policy. That might look good on paper but since the evacuation locations were still inside NOLA (convention center, superdome, highways) Red Cross was not allowed to help these people. Red Cross was also not allowed to help
inside the hospitals. This policy works with all relief efforts (Salvation Army, ect). You can call the Red Cross and confirm: Red Cross National Affairs number (202-303-5551).
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/05246/565143.stm 135 posted on 09/07/2005 7:21:58 PM EDT by redder