Superdome conditions

[jaybarnsmith]

I also have a feeling Martial Law will be declared before this is over. I see it likely happening sometime in the next 24 hours too.

 

[Anastasia]

Mayor of NO just stated on CNN that the refugees in the superdome could be there for another week.
Unreal!

 

[Miriam Lawrence]

Just to clarify, according to the Times-Picayune, the term "martial law" doesn't even exist in Lousiana law. However:

"...even though no martial law exists, Gov. Kathleen Blanco's declaration of a state of emergency gives authorities widespread latitude to suspend civil liberties as they try to restore order and bring victims to safety. Under the Louisiana Homeland Security and Emergency Assistance and Disaster Act of 1993, the governor and, in some cases, chief parish officials, have the right to commandeer or utilize any private property if necessary to cope with the emergency. "

More here:

http://www.nola.com/newslogs/breakingtp/in..._08.html#075278

item was posted at 9:02 and it's called "Martial Law Clarified."

 

[Jeff Snyder]

As of very late Tuesday, from NOLA.com

BATON ROUGE -- Gov. Kathleen Blanco called for an
evacuation of the 20,000 storm refugees from the
Superdome after she visited the hurricane-damaged
stadium Tuesday evening for the second time of the
day.

http://www.nola.com/newslogs/breakingtp/in..._08.html#075288

 

[Jeff Snyder]

In follow-up, from WDSU.com:

Bus convoys today will begin moving at least 25,000 Hurricane Katrina refugees from New Orleans to Houston.

Most of the refugees are the thousands who have been sweltering for days inside the Superdome in New Orleans. Harris County officials say they'll be sheltered in Houston's 40-year-old Astrodome. The Houston domed stadium hasn't been used as a sports venue in years.

Rusty Cornelius, the administrative coordinator for the Harris County Office of Homeland Security in Houston, said the initial planning has been under way since early today.

Cornelius said specifics of the transport and housing for the refugees were still being worked out with the Red Cross and state government officials.

Rising floodwaters in New Orleans prompted Gov. Kathleen Blanco to announce she wants the Superdome evacuated within two days

Superdome Will Be Evacuated Today

 

[B Ozanne]

Looks like they are moving them out to the Astrodome in Houston.