also there were people that had been through hurricanes and never had their house flooded or damage to the extent that they thought they had to leave and didnt heed the warning
<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">they did. but the big problem was that those living below the poverty line had no way to evacuate. no cars, no money to rent a car, or get on a bus, or anything. so they had to stay behind. also people who stayed behind for family members who are invalids, or because of their animals. I know one woman whose husband stayed because they couldn't take their animals with them..he wanted to see what he could do to get them to safety.Originally posted by Drau fought the pole n the pole won:
Didn't they order an evacuation of the city before the storm hit?
If so, I almost dont have any pity for those people. You don't fuck with Mother Nature.
there were a lot of morons who stayed because they thought they could "ride it out", though.
also there were people that had been through hurricanes and never had their house flooded or damage to the extent that they thought they had to leave and didnt heed the warning
the only smart thing I've heard over this is from the mayor of New Orleans... even people they've interviewed in New Orleans at times have just seemed like attention-whore crazy people.... and what's better than "hey... this city's flooded, let's rape and kill!" not to mnetion ruin it for the stranded people that actually are in neeed of help. Plain and simple, pretty much everyone's fucked up here. It could've been avoided a little better, but it's too late for that now.... and dont eve get me started on Bush and his "visit" today...
<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Actually, it's not that odd when you put some things into context.Originally posted by yoshi_fool91:
its just so odd how more people are acting violently over this disaster then there were in 9/11!!!!
1) The 9/11 disaster happened in a relatively small area (a few square miles) that was/is a fairly affluent business district. If it was New Orleans, it would just be the immediate area surrounding the Superdome.
2) Katrina hit an area 90,000 square miles in size. The vast majority of this area is below poverty level. Mindsets are much different between those living below poverty level and those living/working in downtown Manhattan.
3) Once the Towers fell, it was easier to get to the site and start rescue efforts. By easier, I mean, there were still roads that were passable and efforts started within hours.
4) Katrina was in the area for most of Monday. Then you had the levees breakdown. The vast majority of roads are now gone so relief efforts are very slow. They have to find a way to get supplies/rescuers to the areas needing them.
5) A lot of people wonder how a news crew could get to some of these needed areas and relief crews/supplies can't. Safety is the primary concern here. News crews aren't going to be mobbed like a relief truck would be. Add in a 'little' beauracracy to the mix and things take even longer.
The one thing that burned me up yesterday were the comments by some people that the delay was due to racism. What a crock of shit. At least Bill O'Reilly (whether you love him or hate him, I'm indifferent) shut one guy down on his show who was spouting that crap. But even worse than that, there was one guy on the Telethon to raise money who said "Bush doesn't care about black people" before his mike was cut. People are suffering: black, white, Asian, etc. Now is not the time for all of this racial crap, not that there is ever a time for it.
I did however like the interview with the one New Orleans police officer who called out all of the others who abandoned their fellow officers.
munk i totally understand where your coming from with the hatred for reporters...for i share that hatred!
In my opinon i think some of the stupid people might have stayed so that they could steal and pillage after the disaster!
But some of the more sensable people might have stayed because....well ill use an example: (for people who live in areas where torandos happen) how many times do you actually go down to the basement when the tornado alarm goes off? People eventually get tired when people cry wolf...
i also heard about 2 semi's filled with food and water were told to turn around by the army!?!?!
2 things come to my mind at that statment:
1.) government cover-up
2.) and they wont let people in because you will be mauled by gangs because they are so hungry
its just so odd how more people are acting violently over this disaster then there were in 9/11!!!!
The average winter temperature in Louisiana is 49-51 degrees Fahrenheit.
Not exactly a "bit cooler"...
And I can remember quite a few frosts in central Florida.
Now couple that with the elderly, and all the sickness that's going to come from this.
Ah, I didn't realize the temp dropped that much.
Yep. record low temperature for Orlando Florida is 24 degrees.
Mind you, that's not the norm, but I worked outside at Disney, an dmany a day I had on a huge heavy navy pea coat, scarf, earmuffs, and gloves.
The average low in New Orleans in January is 45 (just googled it.)
<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">December through mid-February usually brings temps in the 20-30's, sometimes dipping into the 'teens' too (I grew up in Louisiana). Not much snow down there, but a lot of freezing rain. This will complicate any rebuilding efforts, especially electrical infrastructure.Originally posted by Dajistano the Undead:
The average winter temperature in Louisiana is 49-51 degrees Fahrenheit.
Not exactly a "bit cooler"...
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