News New Orleans disaster predicted in 2001

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Mardi Gras attendees were humorously advised to visit before New Orleans potentially faces flooding issues due to ongoing environmental concerns. Despite Hurricane Katrina's devastation, flooding remains a significant risk, with FEMA identifying it as a top disaster threat. Funding cuts for levee improvements, redirected to other priorities like homeland security, have left the levee system underprepared for severe storms. The discussion highlights the inadequacy of the levee design, which was only meant to withstand a Category 3 hurricane, while New Orleans faced a Category 4. Overall, the conversation underscores the critical need for better infrastructure and emergency preparedness in light of the city's vulnerability to natural disasters.
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Smurf said:
well I don't know exactly when it was (i don't really care - it's just another hurricane and flood they happen all the time) but martin did offer!

Yes, he sure did. Last I heard (thursday or friday) the Canucks were pissed that their water purifiers were being held up at the boarder.

And the Canadian Navy is currently steaming towards the gulf.

Hell, even Sri Lanka has offered assistance.
 
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Smurf said:
Do you ever do research before posting? Or do you make a habit of automatically disbelieving everything someone says you don't like. I kind of thought I'd established a bit of credibility this last while by always backing up sources. Throw that out the window, goodbye common sense.
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20050901.wpmpm0901/BNStory/National

Uh, are you talking to me? I'm saying that yes, Paul Martin did offer assistance. I'm saying that the Bush Administration is the reason that assistance has been delayed.
 
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Never mind then :blushing:
 

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