Guess I'm really slow....
Sonar, how does this request on Aug. 28th by the Governor to Pres. Bush fit in the grand scheme of things?
Link to request:
http://gov.louisiana.gov/Disaster%20Relief%20Request.pdf
Maybe you explained it in your thread, and I just didn't catch it.
Sounds like she was asking for federal help-- as the approaching storm would be beyond the ability of the state to handle it.
Trying to understand.... :)
For a longer winded explanation look here. http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1476864/posts?page=160#160