I just saw on TWC where the first rescue operation occured-where else,Louisiana. They convinced a pregnant lady and her 4 yo son to evacuate-they had to send out a rescue swimmer,and the film footage showed the lady in the helicopter rescue cage thingy(what ARE those called?) The rest of the family chose to remain behind with the house. From what I could see,it appeared to be a coastal area or barrier island. In my niece's notorious phrase-WHO DOES that???!!! Especially pregnant,with young children?
A LA citizen. :-)