To: ***@***.com
Sent: Wednesday, August 31, 2005 11:59
Subject: New Orleans facing the apocalypse
Subject: New Orleans facing the apocalypse
All,I just saw Jefferson Parish Emergency Operations chief Walter Maestri on TV, via the Internet. He looked and sounded desperate and frustrated. As I understand from the reporters and anchors, this is not a man given to desperation or frustration.
From what I hear, conditions are no better re: food and water on the Mississippi Gulf Coast.
God save the people of the Gulf Coast, because the feds and state aren't enough so far. Alas, I can't help but wonder how many Guard and regular Army resources that might be brought to bear are now tilting at windmills in Iraq.
-- Favog
From WWL-TV:
Updates as they come in on Katrina
11:42 AM CDT on Wednesday, August 31, 2005
Tom Planchet
11:40 -- (AP) Roving bands of looters are breaking into stores in Carrollton area to get food and supplies. They've also stolen guns and armed themselves.
11:33 A.M. -- Director Walter Maestri: We have no food or water for the evacuees. Says emergency workers have seized the food and water and drinks from Sam's Club, Wal-Mart and other groceries for evacuees, but he said that is all gone. Says water supply is gone. More water expected, but its not there right now. Says evacuees are getting upset and harried.
11:32 A.M. -- Director Walter Maestri: FEMA and national agencies not delivering the help nearly as fast as it is needed.
11:30 A.M. -- Emergency Operations Director Walter Maestri: Evacuees from New Orleans and the east bank of Jefferson are flocking to the west bank, overwhelming the facilities.
10:58 A.M. -- (AP) The New Orleans International Airport has reopened to allow humanitarian flights in and out, officials said Wednesday.
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