Katrina Timeline

[BeachDreamer]

I would really like to see a timeline of events for this disaster, from the reports of Katrina coming in, to decisions made by different authorities, and finally rescues and evacuations. I think a lot of people (including myself) are confused about who exactly should have been doing what in this situation. What is the procedure for disasters like this, in relation to local, state and federal involvement?

 

[ktschris]

You are not the only one. I actually tried to do a search of this on the internet today, the only thing that came up was a website that was asking this very question. It is all very confusing. I cannot believe it was only a week ago. If I feel like that, I can't imagine how those directly affected feel.

 

[Jdarg]

The Courier Journal in Louisville had a timelinein yesterday's paper I believe-

www.courier-journal.com

 

[Travel2Much]

Sunday's NYT had a great one. Don't know if it is still available.

 

[BeachDreamer]

jdarg, I looked at the site but couldn't find the article. Do you remember what the heading was?

 

[Travel2Much]

Here's an e-version, but registration is required for the NYT:

http://www.nytimes.com/packages/html/national/2005_HURRICANEKATRINA_GRAPHIC/index.html

Looks better on paper

Edit--You have to hit "Day by Day" for it.

 

[BeachDreamer]

Here's an e-version, but registration is required for the NYT:

http://www.nytimes.com/packages/html/national/2005_HURRICANEKATRINA_GRAPHIC/index.html

Looks better on paper

Edit--You have to hit "Day by Day" for it.

Awesome site T2T, thanks!

 

[Jdarg]

jdarg, I looked at the site but couldn't find the article. Do you remember what the heading was?

I can't find it online either and can't find the actual paper. I doubt if it was a C-J original. The format had it running across the top 3 inches of paper for the 3 or 4 pages of Katrina coverage. I'll keep digging.

 

[SlowMovin]

Take whatever you find with a grain of salt. A lot of people--especially journalists--either don't understand or won't report details on which branches of government has what responsibilities. For instance, the president cannot send in the military unless a) requested to do so by the governor or b) he declares martial law. Also, the mayor does not control the National Guard--the governor does.

In reality, the rules are somewhat blurred. There is currently a military presence in New Orleans, although neither of the two conditions mentioned above have occurred.

It's not like a big corporation with a CEO and a bunch of VPs and a bigger bunch of directors. The mayor does not report to the governor and the governor does not report to the president. It's more akin to alot of different corporations--some large, some small--all competing and occasionally cooperating with each other. Although that's really not the best analogy, either.