Anyone that remains a resident of Louisiana after this entire episode...ought to reevaluate their position in life. The state isn't going to ever provide emergency services for you. If you live anywhere near New Orleans, then all of the county and city services are absolutely corrupt and cannot be counted upon. Why would you remain in a state like this?
"Why would you remain in a state like this?"
We had to move out of Louisiana when my husband was transferred. However, my entire family still lives there and would never dream of leaving. For the most part, the people of La. are great. They are not all like the ones you've seen on t.v.
Some might remain in Louisiana because they are self-sufficient and prefer an inept unintrusive government to one that is efficiently intrusive...