Some Good News for New Orleans...
Yesterday, the White House announced that they are planning an additional $1.5 billion towards the reconstruction of the levee system in New Orleans.
Both Mayor Nagin and Governor Blanco see this as a very positive development. These funds, added to funds already committed, will make it possible to protect the city from a storm similar to Katrina.
While some would like to see flood protection for a Category 5 hurricane it is not likely to happen in the near future. The $30 billion price tag is considered prohibitive.
Both Mayor Nagin and Governor Blanco see this as a very positive development. These funds, added to funds already committed, will make it possible to protect the city from a storm similar to Katrina.
While some would like to see flood protection for a Category 5 hurricane it is not likely to happen in the near future. The $30 billion price tag is considered prohibitive.
posted by Ed Deevy at 9:59 AM
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