Info. on the Superdome being used as a shelter.
The Superdome is built to withstand catastrophes; the roof is built to stand up to 200 MPH wind and even deep flood water wouldn't reach the second level 35 feet from the ground. It has thus been used as an emergency shelter but is not designed for the task; in 1998 during Hurricane Georges problems included looting and supplying 14,000 people with necessities.
http://www.answers.com/topic/louisiana-superdome
The man on WWL was talking about the temperature inside without air conditioning--surely someone else was listening.
The Superdome is built to withstand catastrophes; the roof is built to stand up to 200 MPH wind andCrap info ...