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September 14, 2008
The Blame Game
Southeast Texas is now in the midst of recovering from one of the worst storms in its history. If ever there is a time when citizens need their government, this is such a time.
This is a terribly stressful experience for huge numbers of people. Some have died; many have lost everything; most have no electricity. People need help and they need it now.
It has been sadly comical to watch the folks at FEMA so far. That's right folks, the crack team that brought you Hurricane Katrina and Rita recovery is already doing its level best to screw up the Ike recovery effort. Late to the game and unprepared -- just the performance we've come to expect.
We were particularly galled that it took Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff only a few moments into his first local news conference to blame others for failures so far. Pass the buck -- boy, that's leadership.
Houston Mayor Bill White and Harris County Judge Ed Emmett have worked together well so far under incredibly difficult circumstances. Too bad for us FEMA is dropping the ball once again. Alas, it's par for the course from today's federal government.
Posted by houtopia at September 14, 2008 10:26 PM
Comments
I agree with you. I left Houston for Austin for a prior engagement and I have been keeping tabs via the news and friends. It is sickening to think they haven't gotten their act straight yet.
Posted by: David Ortez at September 14, 2008 11:37 PM