"Ariane Jenkins" > wrote in message
...
> On Mon, 29 Aug 2005 03:23:39 GMT, Edwin Pawlowski > wrote:
>>
>>> jmcquown wrote:
>>>
>>>> No way? What, they don't know anyone with a car?
>>
>> There are many people in the cities that do not own a car, know people
>> that
>> own a car that would have enough room to take them all. Many are the
>> poor,
>> but there are many well to do people in large cities that rely on public
>> transportation.
>
> And New Orleans has a significant homeless population. Chances are
> that no, they don't have a car, and they may not know anyone who does.
> Maybe
> they'd like to evacuate, but they have have limited resources to do so.
>
> We have people we know in the area, and hope they are safe,
> regardless
> of whether or not they decide to leave or stay.
>
> Ariane
>
Just read this:
New Orleans Emptied under mandatory evacuation as Hurricane Katrina,
much-strengthened over water, bore down. Those unable to get out packed into
the Superdome. 11:19 p.m.
Dee Dee