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Lets look at this shall we, mandatory evacuation issued and primary means of hurricane evacuation is in place.
What was the problem?
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Louisiana disaster plan, pg 13, para 5 , dated 01/00
'The primary means of hurricane evacuation will be personal vehicles. School and municipal buses, government-owned vehicles and vehicles provided by volunteer agencies may be used to provide transportation for individuals who lack transportation and require assistance in evacuating'...
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Mayor Nagin issues mandatory evacuation for New Orleans
As of Saturday 9:30 a.m., Mayor Nagin has issued a mandatory evacuation for New Orleans.
The Superdome has been opened for people with special needs and as a shelter of last resort. Residents should call (504) 568-3200 to reserve space in this shelter.
The city has set up ten pickup areas to take people to emergency shelters. RTA buses will be picking up citizens for free and take them to these shelters. The number to call for pickup areas is 1-800-469-4828.
The pickup locations are
McMain High: 5712 S Claiborne Ave New Orleans, LA 70125
Rabouin High:727 Carondelet St New Orleans, LA 70130
Mondy George O Elementary: 2327 Philip St New Orleans, LA 70113
O.P. Walker: 2832 General Meyer Ave New Orleans, LA 70114
Abramson: 5552 Read Blvd New Orleans, LA 70127
S.T. Reed : 5316 Michoud Blvd New Orleans, LA 70129
Sylvain Williams: 3127 Martin L. King Blvd. New Orleans, LA. 70125
Augustine Middle:425 S. Broad St. New Orleans, LA. 70119
Warren Easton: 3039 Higgins Blvd. New Orleans, LA. 70126
MLK Jr. Elementary: 1617 Caffin Avenue New Orleans, LA 70117
N.O. Mission, address not available at time of publish.
Mondy Center, address not available at time of publish.
William Franz , address not available at time of publish.
Residents are asked to bring food for 3-5 days, pillows, blankets, and any other supplies needed.
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