Have we learned from the sins of the past? Are we capable of dealing with the millions of displaced people better than we did three years ago? Can we sustain the blow to our economy?
I suspect we will all be emotionally and financially impacted come Tuesday if this storm continues on its current path. But this time, the problems will not be caused by us being unprepared. Katrina was a tragic disaster from start to finish. Our government failed us at all levels. (Can someone explain to me how Ray Nagin still has a job?) Have we learned? I certainly hope so. It looks like the people of the Gulf Coast have.
Three years ago, the governor of Louisiana declared a state of emergency on Friday, the Mayor of New Orleans issued a mandatory evacuation on Sunday morning and the storm hit on Monday morning. Three years ago, hundreds of thousands of people refused to leave or waited until the last minute. That was their choice at the time and it came with tragic consequences. This time, millions have made the choice to leave.
We will find out later this week if leaving was necessary, I hope and pray it was not. But at the same time, I hope we don't look look back, if this is a false alarm, and next time ignore the warning.
God Bless the Gulf Coast,
EG
erik@exchangeyourgovernment.com
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I think we all really know why Ray is still in charge in New Orleans.
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