Call your governors, demand your state respond without delaty to tragedy.

[expatriot]

I am called Janet Napolitano's office here in Arizona. It doesn't open until 8:00. I am calling back in a few minutes.

Federal Government under Bush's stewardship has been inadequate.... we can't afford to sit back and bitch. Our state government's need to pick up the slack.

[Bluzmann57]

1. Well Governor Vilsack is out of the state at the moment

but there is no doubt that even if us "regular" citizens don't contact his office, there are a few business people who will. You see, there are two casinos and a barge line/salvage yard which have direct business interests in Biloxi as well as New Orlerans. They will want their investments protected. Lady Luck Casino and Alter Barge Lines in case anyone's interested. Reportedly, Alter's employees are safe, but they aren't sure about their barges and I haven't heard anything about the casinos, but I suspect they are damaged badly. So there is little doubt that Goldstein will approach Governor Vilsack about some type of help. I will call as well though.

[Tesla]

2. I'll try....

but I think my Govenor is too busy right now.