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To: Ilaine who wrote (407)	9/6/2005 11:55:54 AM
From: Rande Is	Read Replies (3) \| Respond to of 1118

I think we are saying the same thing in different ways. There are both republicans and democrats to blame for various activities and inactivites. It was not President Bush's responsiblity to see to it that school busses were used to transport evacuees. But the mayor should have had a major catastrophe evacuation plan already in place that included those busses. Likewise, the La. governor dropped the ball in her weak disaster response plan. President Bush was responsibile for his appointment of Michael Brown as FEMA director. He is accountable for his actions as well. Like I said, republicans? . . democrats? . . who cares. Whomever they are, if they screwed up, then they need to stand accountable to tax payers and to congress. Politicians don't need to accept responsibility on their own. . .congress can force it on them. Taxpayers pay their salaries. Taxpayers can demand accountability. We just need to refrain from the complacency that has cut off our voice and legs so often in the past. We need to continue to speak out. Rande Is

To: Ilaine who wrote (407)	9/6/2005 12:21:02 PM
From: paret	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 1118

"Maybe the 200 schoolbuses that were inundated when the Industrial Canal overflowed could have saved some people. " Yes, genius. They could have saved 10,000 people. 50 X 200 = 10,000.

To: Ilaine who wrote (407)	9/6/2005 1:55:47 PM
From: Bucky Katt	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 1118

Message from Mayor C. Ray Nagin Dear Parish Residents, The safety and well-being of the citizens of New Orleans is my greatest priority. For this reason, our Office of Emergency Preparedness has prepared this Guide to help individuals during times of natural or man-made disaster. The information contained is designed to help everyone deal with these emergencies in an effective and sucessful manner. Knowledge is power and knowing what to do during an emergency can be lifesaving. Our City, due to its central gulf location, is one of the most vulnerable in America to the furies of a hurricane. Heavy rains, because of our topography, can and do cause severe flooding. Our City’s place as one of the busiest rail centers and second busiest ports exposes us to potentially numerous hazardous materials incidents. All of these factors combine to make an effective Citizen’s Guide a necessity. This, our second annual update, serves that purpose. But, like any good tool, it is useless unless read and acted upon. Its place is not on a shelf gathering dust, but in an easily accessible family emergency kit where it can be used. He musta lost his copy. The Guide’s purpose is to:1. Inform citizens of the hazards they face.2. Provide guidance in preparing their own individual emergency plan..3. Advise them of the proper procedure needed to be followed in the event of an emergency.In reviewing its contents, the reader should pay particular attention to the section on Evacuation. Knowing the routes of egress during situations such as hurricanes, can avoid needless injury and loss of life. It is my fervent hope that the information contained in the Guide will never have to be used; however, being ready for an emergency before it occurs, through adequate preparation and planning, is the first step in surviving a disaster. Preparedness must begin with the individual and be carried over to the family, and then into the community in order to thwart any incident or disaster that may be visited upon us. Should you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Office of Emergency Preparedness (504)565-7200 located in City Hall Room 9E06, 1300 Perdido St., New Orleans, LA. 70112 Sincerely, C. Ray Nagin Mayor cityofno.com