Maximus Posted September 1, 2005 Report Share Posted September 1, 2005 I would like to send my sympathies to any members or members families that have been hit by this truly disastrous weather. May you all receive help in the not to far future and may you all be safe at this sad time. Has anyone heard of any members being in distress? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Primus Pilus Posted September 1, 2005 Report Share Posted September 1, 2005 I have looked through the member information for our most active posters and it appears that none our regulars seems to be from the Gulf Coast. Regardless, its obviously a horrific tragedy and for those interested in helping in some some way... Red Cross Disaster Relief Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longbow Posted September 1, 2005 Report Share Posted September 1, 2005 Those poor people,i hope they can get it all sorted out soon. The news here say New Orleans wont be able to be rebuilt theres too much damage.I hope they can rebuild it,that was one of the places i want to visit before my time comes. L Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fafnir Posted September 2, 2005 Report Share Posted September 2, 2005 The news here say New Orleans wont be able to be rebuilt theres too much damage. What?! I didn't know _that_ much damage was done! I thought it was just another hurricane... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Primus Pilus Posted September 2, 2005 Report Share Posted September 2, 2005 Oh, it and much of the gulf coast in Mississippi, Alabama, etc. is virtually destroyed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ursus Posted September 2, 2005 Report Share Posted September 2, 2005 I always thought that sooner or later a super hurricane would wipe out Florida .... but I wasn't expecting New Orleans. It's going to be strange not hearing people say every Spring that they're heading down to Orleans for the mardi gras. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longbow Posted September 2, 2005 Report Share Posted September 2, 2005 I watched ABC's "World news tonight" and it doesnt look like the Government's doing a very good job in New Orleans,its a mass panic! P.s why's it called "world" news? the only country mentioned was America Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Primus Pilus Posted September 2, 2005 Report Share Posted September 2, 2005 It seems to me that this disaster is so much larger than anyone anticipated that its truly overwhelming. What generally happens in such an emergency is that the local government begins to organize rescue and relief, which is followed up by the state authority and the federal departments come sweeping in after once things are somewhat established. However, the local response was completely overwhelmed, and its leaders (the mayor) incompetent. (The evacuation call came way too late and he is feeding the crowds by demanding help but actually doing little else, including telling the police they are on their own, rather than taking charge and trying to organize at least to some degree.) I'm not sure what is happening at the state level but it also seems to be slow and poorly prepared as well. Because these local sources are almost non-existent, the length of time to organize federal relief seems to be even that much slower. (I am not excusing anyone, simply observing that it takes a while) However, the biggest compounding problem is the fact that nobody expected there to be 100,000+ people needing to be rescued. This many people gathered in one small place in a virtual destruction zone is a nightmare for everyone. While part of me wonders why nobody among these crowds seems to stepping up and assuming a position of leadership (organizing body removal groups, supply gathering missions, etc.), I am finding it difficult to understand why a couple C-130's filled with supplies can't fly overhead to drop in MRE's, water and a few bare essentials as temporary relief. That is the part thats baffling to me. I am willing to excuse the length of time it takes to organize an effort of this magnitude, but I am shocked that we can't drop in some supplies. Of course, maniacs toting guns and shooting at rescue workers certainly doesn't help (besides the fact that it is about the most absurd thing I may have ever heard of). PS. My assessment of the mayors actions could be completely off base, as obviously I am not there... its just the impression I am getting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tobias Posted September 3, 2005 Report Share Posted September 3, 2005 I live in a small town in Western New South Wales in Australia, so i've never experienced anything along the hurricane lines in person. I send my deepest sympathies to those in that area of America who have suffered due to the hurricane, although i can never fully appreciate how much damage it must have done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ursus Posted September 3, 2005 Report Share Posted September 3, 2005 What disgusts me is the fact they couldn't move enough troops in on time to prevent looting and protect rescue workers. The world's greatest superpower can occupy Iraq but can't clean up its backyard .... something is very wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Primus Pilus Posted September 3, 2005 Report Share Posted September 3, 2005 Yes, obviously nobody expected there to be in the neighborhood of 100,000+ people needing to be rescued, but the fact that people can't get food in water is still boggling my mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lost_Warrior Posted September 3, 2005 Report Share Posted September 3, 2005 What bothers me is some of the people...not all of them mind you. This man was on the news, his kids were crying because they had not had any fresh water to drink in days and *he* was angry because he hadn't had a shower in four days and was "starting to get funky". HIS KIDS HAD NO WATER!! And all he cares about is that he can't get a shower. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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