It is not going to be pretty. I just pray that these folks understand what is heading their way and leave. I live in the southwestern part of the state but as soon as I heard that the storm was expected to cross into the Gulf, I started making preparations and taking care of things in order to get out if necessary.
I at least live where there are enough back ways north to get out of danger without being stuck in traffic, NO doesn't have that many options.
This is a vicious and deadly event .. awful and so sad to say, but I think history will be made. Prayers for those poor folks there. I wonder how far you have to go inland from NO before you leave the bays, bayous and swamps behind and are on more solid and higher ground...