Saturday, April 15, 2006

FEMA did a pretty good job after all.

Big Lizards has an interesting post on FEMA's response to Katrina.

The Inspector General of the Department of Homeland Security, Richard L. Skinner, has released a long-awaited report on the federal response to Hurricane Katrina; and while the report found a number of areas where FEMA needs improvement, it also completely undermines the major Democratic attacks against the Bush administration.

In general, the report brings much well-deserved praise for the speed and effectiveness of the federal response to the most devastating American hurricane since Galveston was hit by a killer storm in 1900 --

During the response to Hurricane Katrina, FEMA provided record levels of support to victims and emergency responders. Life saving and life sustaining commodities and equipment were delivered to the affected areas; personnel increased significantly in a short period of time to support response efforts and provide assistance to victims; and assistance was provided quickly in record amounts, sometime through innovative
means....

I would like to add that skook has a very interesting post in the comment section. Anyone with interest in this subject really should check it out.

4 comments:

Barry Dauphin said...

Skook,

Hey, you should put your comment as a Flares blog entry. it's very interesting, and something most people don't realize.

Charlie Martin said...

Skook, I second the suggestion.

Rick Ballard said...

Skook,

I'll third it. Maybe with a link or two to some real plans - your point concerning 'no tickee - no shirtee' needs to be better understood.

'Cause Rove and Bush are already planning on where this summer's hurricanes are going to hit.

Unknown said...

skook:

Yes, do a post. In fact you could cut and paste the comment.