"Philip Ramon, chief of staff to Kenner Mayor Philip Capitano, has said city officials were investigating the alleged pilfering but added that many employees were themselves hurricane victims."
Huh?
SO WHAT. What does that have to do with T-H-E-F-T.
Theft? There ain't no theft here. Just putting it aside to make sure it gets to the (reliable) people out there. Those in need (with a demonstrated record of political support) will get the stuff when they get back...