I weep for NOLA . An article. "A Mayor Warns Death Toll May Hit 10,000"

METAIRIE, La. (Sept. 5) - One week after Hurricane Katrina devastated the region, miles-long lines of vehicles crawled into Jefferson Parish on Monday as residents were allowed to return to salvage what was left of their homes. New Orleans' mayor warned that 10,000 people may have died.

President Bush began his second trip to the region since the storm hit, landing in Baton Rouge late in the morning to start another inspection tour and consultations with federal and local officials.

"All levels of the government are doing the best they can,'' Bush said in Baton Rouge. "So long as any life is in danger, we've got work to do.''



Traffic began moving into the parish west of New Orleans at about 6 a.m. A curfew was set for 6 p.m., and residents were told they could stay until Wednesday.<snip> More at link.


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