Bush has assigned a 3-star general to the area and made the zone a military operation. They will take over search+rescue, airlifting, MASH units and tent cities if necessary.Will be formally announce this afternoon and National Guard Units (more) are being sent now.
Well, j, from your lips to W's ears....
BK, what's your source on this? It's great news, but I have to wonder where you heard it, since it says the formal announcement is coming only later.