Duane 3NE 2NR wrote:I think this photo speaks volumes
It's unfortunate that Disaster Response plans for evacuation didn't seem to exist.
Once the plan is activated:
1. Both lanes of the PBR should be made one way (Eastbound) to support the mass exodus from the city up to Mt. Hope/Macoya where route diversions can be effected. Allow the EMR to handle dual and the CRH 3+1 lanes eastbound.
2. All buses should be commandeered by the military to assist with the evacuation. (One of the delays in evacuating New Orleans was the slow response of transport buses to aid the exodus.)
3. The military should immediately deploy their heavy transport units that can easily maneuver through the flood waters to transport the stranded out of the city.
4. Setup mobile command and relief stations to assist the displaced at strategic locations.
All this could have been in place in less than one hour.
One other thing this country also needs is an Emergency Broadcast System - constant updates of what's happening real time. We also have enough helicopters, that in the event such as this, can provide the infamous "Eye-In-The-Sky" real-time updates to assist motorists and responders.
