I like the idea of planning and implementing a New New Orleans city plan. Like Galveston in 1901, you can sit down and pre-install everything you think you'll need, instead of having to retrofit. And, it's not like people will say, "But, but, how likely is a flood, really?" I mean, if they have any shame, they won't.
I have always been a big proponent of the "well, that was a fuckup, but aren't you glad we learned better for next time!" perspective.
As much as I laughed/groaned at the ridiculous security measures in Boston during the DNC in 2004, at least nothing happened. If something had happened, maybe the internal command structure of the city would have fallen apart (though I doubt it, knowing one woman who works there), but at least there were plans for what to do if something did happen.
Oddly enough, my current business either does not have a disaster plan or does not need peons like me to know it. I have three ways to get out of my building (via different staircases), and that is it. After I leave the property, I and all my paperwork are on my own.
Despite all the looting hysteria, there are generous people out there:
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New Orleaner and Meaner.
It's true, anyway...
I do feel that a major government leader should not be seen in the middle of the workday shopping for shoes, even at Payless.
Of course, I'm also reminded of right after 9/11 when we were all wandering around trying to decide if it was horribly shallow or Helping The Economy if we got a pedicure.
My library has a disaster plan. and I am a disaster servixe worker for the city. Not sure what theat means
Despite all the looting hysteria, there are generous people out there:
What's fucked up about the far-away people offering housing, though, is apparently if you're too far away from the disaster, you might lose out on available aid later. Also, they are wary of people spreading diseases around. This is what I learned on Good Morning America.
You should totally have an intern do it. (and I'm only kinda kidding.)
I do feel that a major government leader should not be seen in the middle of the workday shopping for shoes, even at Payless.
That's what Zappo's is for!
That LA Times article was so upsetting.
