There Are No Words...

[Raven]

Originally Posted by Rolo

Very good question... I do not think it was the military holding back, I´m sure they can be deployed within hours to almost any place in the USA, and within days to the rest of the world.

Anyone know, if there are any other people/institutions but the Governor or the President that can decide that the military needs to be activated?

My husband, when he was in the Army....and I admit this was a long time ago, was on call constantly, no matter where he was stationed...whether it was for a potential 'action' somewhere in the world....or a disaster waiting to occur in the States.

Since the President is the ultimate head of state and the Commander in Chief, one would think he'd be apprised of the information available....such as topography, path of hurricane....statistics...the fact that Louisianna has been hit before...that NO is beneath sea level....I believe they are called advisors....

I also know that phone service works between the White House staff and government agencies and Mr. Bush's vacation house.....communications have come a long way...

I also realise I'm being a bit sarcastic and it's not directed at you....

But, damn it....We had notice. Enough notice to get something, anything prepared for this. I'm not a meteorologist...and, even I knew Katrina was going to hit the Gulf. Tracking hurricanes is far more sophisticated, these days, than ever before.