First come the winds, then come the floods...

[Modem Butterfly]

...then come the displaced predators, such as poisonous snakes and alligators, assuming the toxic goo from the flooding doesn't kill them off. Then comes the disease.

It's not over in the gulf folks. Not by a long shot.

[The Backlash Cometh]

1. Mosquitos, drinking contaminated water...

What's the damage report on the chemical plants and the oil rigging platforms.

[Modem Butterfly]

2. Nothing yet, only preliminary reports

We'll know more over the days and weeks to come.

Those poor people. Sweet merciful Zeus.

[charlie]

3. Then comes the Pinhead

with a bullhorn. With the gift of Tax Cuts, the balm that soothes all. The skies will open, angels will descend, and there will be rejoicing in the land.

[ps1074]

4. Fire ants too

In areas of severe flooding, fire ants may even form a ball or raft and float in the water until they find 'dry land', such as a tree limb or some object or human body. These ants can pose problems during rescue efforts and other activities in flooded areas.