To this day, many republicans, in their zeal to bash democrats and defend Bush, refuse to concede that the response to Katrina was a failure at all levels of government. In addition, they refuse to admit or recognize the Army Corps of Engineers' culpability for this disaster. People need to understand that in New Orleans, Katrina was never a natural disaster, but a man-made one.
So there is no responsibility on the part of the State of Louisiana or the people of New Orleans to make preparations, respond to warnings and otherwise look after their own welfare and safety, eh?
Sorry. Not buying. Go peddle it somewhere else.
Over here.
The problem with responding to a hurricane disaster in an area like New Orleans, is fighting AGAINST the rising waters and hurricane force winds to get people, materials, and equipment to the disaster area. I distinctly remember that was the problem then combined with the exodus of people fleeing the disaster and vehicles blocking routes.
The governor of Louisiana should have given timely permission to the Feds to enter the area, which in this case, she did not, and that further complicated the situation.
The failure in the Katrina disaster was that too many people remained in New Orleans rather than evacuating. This can be laid at the feet of the city and state governments.
Next time that city gets hit by a devastating hurricane, no rebuilding, period. A city below sea level in hurricane areas is an insane idea. Move the city elsewhere.
Where in the Constitution is the Federal Government even authorized to engage in disaster relief?