The predicted deluge of New Orleans

[kambriel]

I'm still in CA for a few days, so I've had spotty news coverage while I've been here, but it's terribly frustrating the extent of this tragedy's aftermath has befallen New Orleans. One of PBS's shows, I think it was "Nature" had a special on hurricanes, and the last ten minutes of the show was a chilling account of what would happen if a large hurricane hit New Orleans. This show was first aired MANY YEARS AGO. It gave all the warnings of what could happen with the lake overflowing, complete with computer imaging for what parts of downtown would be underwater, etc... I saw this show probably close to a decade ago, and have seen it re-aired in recent years. The final words of the hour long special, were saying how "it wasn't a matter of if, but when this would happen". It frustrates me to no end that the city's officials didn't do more to protect the area when the warnings and information were out there for a long time in advance. This is the kind of tragedy that happens when people procrastinate.

My prayers are going out to the entire area ~ my heart sinks at the thought of what their reality is right now. I am so sorry that everyone wasn't better looked out for by the city planners. May help, safety, shelter, health, and comfort find you all in your moment of need.


~ Kambriel

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[pvcdiva.livejournal.com]

I've been screaming at the tv a lot. I just hope this costs the republicans the next election...it's shocking how obvious they have been in not caring about the lives of their citzens. Shame the next election is so far away. Just compare this disaster with the help given in advance to Florida before the election...oh, but hang on, who's the governer there...hmmm....

I'm getting so angry with people who are desperate for food being called 'looters'. Certainly no denying there is lawlessness out there, and people raiding consumer goods not just for food, but that's what's going to happen when people are abandoned in desperate times.

Quite frankly are they supposed to sit around politely and wait another week for help when there are stores full of food, and no-one around to pay anyway...