[Weg Cory]

Joe, I was born down there (Northern portion). I also lived in Baton Rouge.

I think the news did a poor job of explaining what "would" "could" happen. I think that people don't exactly realize what is happening.

The news left this expectation of the French Quarter being submerged. When that did not pan out, the news reported the city was ok and the general public went with it. Thing is, I knew (as did my family) that the water was still rising. Hell, last time I was there a storm hit and Billy and I were running through 8 inches of water to get to a bar. The place does not drain water well. Unless you have spent time down there, it would be difficult not to believe the news...

Mike, Grimm and Billy would far surpass me in the understanding of it all, but that is my two cents.

I think that as the weeks unfold, people will realize how bad things are, and how bad they are going to be. New Orleans is a great city. I hope for the best.

Good news about Billy.