[doug from upland]

So LNG troops were ready on Sunday. 1500 of them immediately with another 2000 on short notice.

[hole_n_one]

That's what the mayor said.........

for what it's worth.

[hole_n_one]

From the NG website, dated 8/30/05..........

As of 8 a.m. today, almost 3,800 Louisiana Army and Air Guard members were on duty to remove debris, provide security and shelter, distribute water, food and ice, and offer medical and law-enforcement support, National Guard Bureau officials said.