One year after Katrina 
overtook the Gulf coast region and submerged New Orleans, media are rabid to do Anniversary pieces. (Guided By History was first with the story last week. Ahem.) As everyone seeks the high road, the upshot of all this reporting is the courage of the people and their rebuilding efforts , and the singular importance of preparedness .
New Orleans and the other Gulf areas slammed by Katrina a year ago get two anniversary visits this week as the cameras roll. While the president appears there, Ernesto is expected to arrive in Florida by Wednesday .
Maybe all the attention is our best gift to Katrina survivors. It reminds us to keep an eye out for our neighbors as a major part of our preparedness kit. We simply can't let this happen to each other. It also reminds us that our situation is precarious, wherever we live—on the fault line, in tornado alley, at the base of a volcano. We all could be the next New Orleans with little warning.
I think that Fema and the redcroos should work together more and also to help each other out more as a team how do you feel about this?
Having suffered through Wells Fargo's handling of our Flood Claim after the recent NorEaster I can only extend my DEEPEST sympathy to anyone else who has to go through this HELL. Working with the Communist Chinese government is a more pleasant experience than have to deal with the incompetent uncaring fools at Wells Fargo.
I'm sorry you had a bad experience Garp. My co-workers and I are under strict orders to get it right for you -- and we want to get it right. Plus, it's easier to do it right than it is to muck it all up.
But sometimes things go wrong. Please send me an email at "Feedback" below and I'll try to help.