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September 05, 2005
'My Pet Goat' -- The Sequel
The Flood of 1973. (From Elaine Duvekot)
The last line of defense - The old levees & flood gates of New Orleans
Gone with the water - "I don't think anyone anticipated the breach of the levees". Dated: October 2004
Thinking Big About Hurricanes- It's time to get serious about saving New Orleans. Dated: May 23, 2005
Making dreams possible. Enter a world where the time you spend with an Arabian horse is the best part of your day
FEMA Rap for Kidz:
Disaster . . . it can happen anywhere,
But we've got a few tips, so you can be prepared
For floods, tornadoes, or even a 'quake,
You've got to be ready - so your heart don't break.
Disaster prep is your responsibility
And mitigation is important to our agency
(From ”J-Walk”)
Preparing America: In the event of a terrorist attack, natural disaster or other large-scale emergency, the Department of Homeland Security will assume primary responsibility on March 1st for ensuring that emergency response professionals are prepared for any situation
“This place is going to look like Little Somalia,” Brig. Gen. Gary Jones, commander of the Louisiana National Guard’s Joint Task Force told Army Times
We told you so - Steve Gilliard is extremely angry. And so is Paul Krugman: The Can't-Do Government. So is Michael Moore: The Vacation is Over ... an open letter to Bush
Meanwhile, Halliburton hired for storm cleanup, and American People Shrug, Line Up For Fingerprinting. At least, "New Orleans is now Mardi Gras free!"
Hurricane Katrina on flickr
Many More Links about America Before Katrina Here
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