[Joeaksa]

Originally posted by stevepaa
JoeA.
Is that information common knowledge down there in NO?
When the officals told everyone to evacuate, did they mention to people that power would likely be out and that there would be no water or sewage service?

Or is this a lesson learned that we just keep forgetting?

When I lived in Florida I only learned sewage was pumped because a friend was in the business of servicing those pumps.

Steve,

I go there often and had another trip planned in 10 days. What I posted is common knowledge to people who live there. First 24 hours they (we) all were hoping that it would remain mostly dry then everyone could return home.

No one thought that it would ever be this bad and what sealed NO's doom was when the two dikes gave way, letting water from the lake into the city. Without power there is just no way to pump it out and everything went to hell in a handcart.

The problem is that the last couple of storms were not as bad as forcast so people did not leave when advised to get to higher ground. Now it bit them on the rear and they are moving all the superdome occupants out to Houston as they have had no power or sanitary facilities in 2.5 days. Bet it smells wonderful inside but its better than being in the swamp.

Rick, Also needs to be added that critters from the swamps are now coming into the city with the water. Just what they need are a few gators and snakes looking for something to eat. Course they will work well with the looters, who need to be shot on sight IMHO...

Joe