Slow Learners
Argue the point all you want but there is plenty of evidence readily available, including on the net, to reinforce the idea that there is a long history with NOLA of neglecting the fact that the cereal bowl is a perennial hazard and disaster waiting to happen when hurriicane season arrives. The majority of blame related to Katrina and other past similar events in New Orleans can be traced to local and state inaction, corruption and failure to choose appropriate measures to maximize protection against such occurences.
The links below indicate that while they may be slow learners Gustav hitting 230 MPH and getting close after the last big soaking ( and that doesn’t refer to all the money spread around after Katrina) some people are taking the news more seriously this time. But if disaster strikes one can expect a similar reaction after the fact regardless of how it works out.
Hurricane Gustav Near Cuba With 230 kph Winds
Thousands Flee New Orleans as Powerful Hurricane Nears
Stanford Matthews
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