"We are suspending all re-entry into the city of New Orleans," Nagin said. Last Friday the mayor, trying to revive hopes in his city that was devastated by Hurricane Katrina three weeks ago, announced plans for some people to return to restricted areas.His invitation to residents to come back had been met with skepticism by federal authorities.
Nagin conceded that the city, much of which is still flooded after the levees were smashed by Katrina, would not be safe in the face of another storm.
"Our levee stations are still in a very weak condition," he said.
"Our pump stations are still not at full capacity. If we have anything above nine inches of rain and a three-foot surge in any storm we will once again have significant flooding on the east bank of Orleans."
Okay, where do I start? I haven't touched on this on my blog, although I have commented on others'. This man should be run out of town. Why would you bring people back into a city that does not have drinking water? Just to make yourself look good? You didn't screw enough people the first time by not having a plan after declaring a mandatory evacuation?
Well, at least we know he'll be safe if he has to evacuate again. He can go visit his new house in Dallas. I wonder if he'll take any evacuees into his house?
Tuesday, September 20, 2005
What a Great Mayor...
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yeah, right! i'm so f*in' sure that mayor would take people in! haha! actually, if i were a 'former' N.O. resident, i'd have a big pitchfork in my hands, running up his front steps!
BoUnCeS!! LibbY!
Yeah, I tried for a while to give him a little bit of the benefit of the doubt but after he tried reopening New Orleans in the condition it's in... That pretty much cinched it for me.
Thanks for your kind words yesterday. I needed the lift and my friends in blogland have been there to offer support. It means a lot.
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