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Amtrak tried to help Evacuate NO, was told no thank you
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One thing that appalled me was the COMPLETE lack of preparation on thee part of the NO residents and their local government. They had a mock run-through on this very scenario just last year, predicted 480,000 evacuees, and that roughly 100,000 people would not evacuate the city under any situation. Nobody was willing to take responsibility for their own safety and comfort. <br /> <br />The Superdome was designated as a refuge of last resort, but NO attempts were made to equip it for such a function. No food, no water, no bedding, and no security. They expected 10's of thousands of people to show up there, but made no plans for them. They didn't even try to pre-position a couple of truckloads as the storm approached. <br /> <br />Down in the French Quarter hotels were randsacked. The kitchens were cleaned out from all their booze. The food and water was left behind. That's right adjacent to the Convention Center. <br /> <br />Nobody made any attempt to take care of themselves. Nobody tried to clean up the area around themselves. Nobody tried to purify water for drinking. There was plenty of material and equipment to make eats and drinks. The people were just sitting around waiting for the next handout. <br /> <br />A lot of their suffering was created because people had forgotten how to take care of themselves. Sad, very sad. Maybe now they'll learn the realities of life. <br /> <br />Mark in Utah
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