[Howlin]

I meant to ping you to 1076.

[Dog Gone]

There were a number of people here at FR following Katrina very closely even before she hit Florida. A ton of good information was posted on those threads.

There was some speculation and wild predictions to be sure. But when it all boiled down, those folks had it nailed well in advance.

Actually, some had it nailed before the NHC, although it could have been a lucky guess or gut feel.

Nevertheless, the information on those threads was available to anyone with an internet connection.

What is happening today was largely preventable in terms of the human suffering. We knew on Friday. Louisiana reacted on Sunday.