General Discussion

The guard units could not be here unless Abbott put them here, they can not just do what they want. As we all learned in Katrina the guard has to be called in by the state.

FEMA can not do jack right now, they can not get here. Houston is underwater, there are no roads in or out that are passable. We will live or die by who and what is here for the next week depending on what this storm does. We have not run out of food or water, shelters are not overfull, gas is available, and for the most part utilities are up.

I do not see how you can second guess what Abbott has done ... what else do you think he should have done? Saying the state was unprepared because Abbott is a dick and has/will jack us over on insurance and help after the fact does not negate the level of organization I am seeing on the ground.

National Guard is here, assets seem to be where they are needed, rescue response has been effective, and so far we have very few casualties. So far, I would call this a success story as far as loss of life ... which is the ultimate measure of a disaster like what we are in the middle of.