“During the aftermath of Katrina, National Guard troops were positioned on every block to establish a sense of safety and source of help for the people in need. They did not leave communities until people were safe and sound.” PeopleNeedsHelpingSoundCommunitySourceSafeSafetyBlockTroopsAftermathKatrinaNational GuardSafe And Sound Author:Russel Honore
“Before Katrina, it was a longstanding tradition in our country for political officials to wait until the last minute to warn, to take action, to evacuate. No more. With Irene, you had mass evacuations - mandatory ones - issued days ahead of time. That was the right thing to do.” CountryActionLastsPoliticalWaitingMinutesMassTraditionOur CountryThings To DoRight ThingOfficialsKatrinaLast MinuteAhead Of TimeEvacuation Author:Russel Honore
