Very early this a.m. I heard on the radio about a 200 page report that had been prepared on evacuating New Orleans in the event of a levee break. It was unclear if it had been written by this NO person or by an outside consulting firm. It was also unclear if it had been delivered to the Federal Government before the storm or at all. I wonder if it is a back-dated report for which the feds paid a huge pile of money. Maybe the vagueness of the news bit is the beginning of someone's CYA.
http://www.cityofno.com/portal.aspx?portal=46&tabid=3
The city of New Orleans website has this in its menu:
Hurrican Katrina
Home
About Us
Hurricane and Emergency Preparedness
Hurricane Evacuation
Personal Plans
Comprehensive Plans
Emergrency Information
Should be some interesting reading
Misspellings are in the original
The 200 page report of what civic authorities and employees should do is conspicuously missing. I wonder if the NYT is suing for a FOIA to see it!
The plan for citizens as it appears on that website:
General Evacuation Guidelines
General evacuation for disasters apply to both natural (hurricane, flood, thunderstorm, tornado) and man-made (chemical and fire). If you are told to EVACUATE you should move to a place designated by public officials.
Follow these steps:
* Stay calm.
* Take your disaster supply kit.
* Remember as you leave your house to do the following:
- Turn off lights, household gas appliances, heating, air conditioning, and ventilation systems.
- Leave refrigerator/freezer on.
- Lock house.
* Only use the phone in case of an emergency, injury, or illness. If you must use the phone, keep calls brief.
* Do not listen to rumors. Turn on your radio or television for up-to-date information from public officials during an emergency.
* Use only one vehicle for your family. If you have room, assist any neighbors that may need a ride.
* Tune to Emergency Alerting System 870 AM or 101.9 FM radio stations for reports about evacuation routes, conditions, etc. Use those travel routes specified.
* Drive safely. Traffic will be heavy. Law enforcement officials along the route will help with traffic.
* If you need a ride, try to go with a neighbor, friend, or relative.
* Let others know when you leave and where you are going.
* Make arrangements for pets. Animals are not allowed in public shelters. Pet carriers are recommended along with pet supplies.
Estimated evacuation drive times* from New Orleans to:
Alexandria 16 hours
Baton Rouge 8 hours
Lafayette 8 hours
Lake Charles 16 hours
Shreveport 20 hours
Hattiesburg 8 hours
Jackson 24 hours
Meridian 16 hours
*Travel time during an evacuation is four times longer than in normal conditions.
State Emergency Alert Broadcasting System
Greater N.O. WWL 870 AM
WLMG 101.9 FM
Baton Rouge WJBO 1150 AM
WFMF 102.5 FM
Lafayette KVOL 1330 AM
KTDY 99.9 FM
Lake Charles KLCL 1470 AM
KHLA 99.5 FM
Shreveport KWKH 1130 AM
& 94.5 FM
Alexandria KZMZ 580 AM
& 96.9 FM
Monroe KNOX 540 AM
& 101.9 FM
I bet you are right..
I am just getting sick and tired of all these moron officials from N.O.And other places blaming our president..fot this storm..