Whitehouse Press Release-Sunday Aug 28, 11:31

[Kablooie]

THE PRESIDENT: This morning I spoke with FEMA Undersecretary Mike Brown and emergency management teams not only at the federal level but at the state level about the -- Hurricane Katrina. I've also spoken to Governor Blanco of Louisiana, Governor Barbour of Mississippi
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Yesterday, I signed a disaster declaration for the state of Louisiana, and this morning I signed a disaster declaration for the state of Mississippi. These declarations will allow federal agencies to coordinate all disaster relief efforts with state and local officials. We will do everything in our power to help the people in the communities affected by this storm.

Hurricane Katrina is now designated a category five hurricane. We cannot stress enough the danger this hurricane poses to Gulf Coast communities. I urge all citizens to put their own safety and the safety of their families first by moving to safe ground. Please listen carefully to instructions provided by state and local officials.


http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2005/08/20050828-1.html

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[bushisanidiot]

1. "Will allow".. I guess that means it was up to the fed. gov. if they

actually WANTED to help, they could.

apparently, they chose not to help..

[mzteris]

2. That pretty much

shoots holes in the freeps contention that Blanco never asked for help. (Along with her letter, of course....)

[Mountainman]

3. Wing nut meme is that the locals have to ask first for federal help

Bush says he just signed a disaster declaration? Why so late?

[Lochloosa]

4. He was notified on the 28th...

http://gov.louisiana.gov/Disaster%20Relief%20Request.pd...