Re: OT: Is New Orleans finished ?

On Wed, 31 Aug 2005 17:36:15 +0100, in sci.electronics.design Pooh
Bear <rabbitsfriendsandrelations@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

>Much of NO is below sea level.
>
>A large section of levee has given way. Attempts to shore have proven
>futile. I expect that it can only be fixed once water has ceased
>flowing. That means the water level in NO is going to rise. It's going
>to get worse before it gets any better.
>
>At least one pumping station is so near to the breach that it's simply
>pumping water 'in a circle'. Other pumps have failed due to overheating.
>
>Major highways and bridges are wrecked. There's no simple access route
>any more.
>
>I guess NO has to be left to drown in the meantime.
>
>Is it realistic to 'rebuild' - given that the same thing could happen
>any time ?
>
>Even if it is rebuilt which insurer would ever cover you ?
>
>Even NO's mayor has said '*if* it is rebuilt' ! He seems pretty
>shellshocked by it all btw.
>
>Your thoughts ?
>
>
>Graham
The hurricane season hasn't finished yet... a dreadful thought


martin
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