As bad as they were hit, I think LA and N.O. were far harder hit than MS or AL. In addition, their emergency response teams have been blooded recently, whereas LA has been relatively untouched, and is therefore less experienced and capable. I'm not going to be too tough on her - yet - except for not ordering "shoot to kill" earlier.
This is a disaster of epic proportions, that NO city or state or nation is prepared for.
"This is a disaster of epic proportions, that NO city or state or nation is prepared for"
I've heard a few people on TV this morning talking about phase II -- when all of those nasty bacteria/germs/viruses incubate in those poor people who had to walk/swim through the muck in the streets.
That's what I hope this nation is prepared for -- the way the refugees are being dispersed, there is a possibility for nationwide epidemics if they're not.
Also Louisiana is the 6th poorest state in the Union.