Hi getshorty, here's the problem with that opinion --
NO, Louisiana, and the Feds have known for YEARS that a bad hurricane or flood would put NO 6 - 10 feet underwater with between 100,000 - 200,000 residents trapped inside.
Yet it appears they had no recovery plan other than "hope we can evacuate every one and rescue the rest" was in place.
They should have at a minimum run a "what if" scenario. here's how it works:
1. What if we need to evacuate and 100,000 people can't/won't leave ?
The answer appeared to be: Arrange for busses and shelters out of the flood area and put then up in the Superdome and convention center.
2. What if the storm is so bad that these people might be trapped there for a week without food water, bathroom facilities.
Answer: In the 2 days before the storm hits, stock the place with food, water, porta-potties, and security personnel to last 1 - 2 weeks.
3. What if the remaining inner city dwellers decide to start looting (a 100% likelyhood, in any city with an inner city population left without authority)
Answer: Make standing arrangements well BEFORE the storm or flood with the Army, Coast Guard, and National Guard for troops to come in within 24 hours after the storm ends to preserve order.
These 3 preparedness plans are NO BRAINERS, yet they do not appear to have been put in place.
Chris |
