He collected the people together.
How did he do that? No city buses were used. Everyone was left on their own to get to the Superdome....
Nagin had a plan when he issued the evacuation order but no buses ran....
nola.com
Mayor Nagin issues mandatory evacuation for New Orleans
As of 9:30 a.m., Mayor Nagin has issued a mandatory evacuation for New Orleans.
The Superdome has been opened for people with special needs and as a shelter of last resort. Residents should call (504) 568-3200 to reserve space in this shelter.
The city has set up ten pickup areas to take people to emergency shelters. RTA buses will be picking up citizens for free and take them to these shelters. The number to call for pickup areas is 1-800-469-4828.
The pickup locations are
# McMain High: 5712 S Claiborne Ave New Orleans, LA 70125
# Rabouin High:727 Carondelet St New Orleans, LA 70130
# Mondy George O Elementary: 2327 Philip St New Orleans, LA 70113
# O.P. Walker: 2832 General Meyer Ave New Orleans, LA 70114
# Abramson: 5552 Read Blvd New Orleans, LA 70127
# S.T. Reed : 5316 Michoud Blvd New Orleans, LA 70129
# Sylvain Williams: 3127 Martin L. King Blvd. New Orleans, LA. 70125
# Augustine Middle:425 S. Broad St. New Orleans, LA. 70119
# Warren Easton: 3039 Higgins Blvd. New Orleans, LA. 70126
# MLK Jr. Elementary: 1617 Caffin Avenue New Orleans, LA 70117
# N.O. Mission, address not available at time of publish.
# Mondy Center, address not available at time of publish.
# William Franz , address not available at time of publish. |
