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... So, Bush says that Katrina is the worst natural disaster in American History ... but, he apparently doesn't want anyone to help the folks hardest hit:
A specialized urban search and rescue team from Vancouver will be joining the rescue efforts in Louisiana in the wake of hurricane Katrina.
B.C. Solicitor General John Les said the province decided to send Vancouver Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) after officials in Louisiana asked for help.
"We're the first non-U.S.-based team to be requested," said Les. "They're going to be helping as many people as they can."
[snip ...]
[Canadian] Planes are ready to load with food and medical supplies and a system called "DART" which can provide fresh water and medical supplies is standing by. Department of Homeland Security as well as other U.S. agencies were contacted by the Canadian government requesting permission to provide help. Despite this contact, Canada has not been allowed to fly supplies and personnel to the areas hit by Katrina.
http://storiesinamerica.dailykos.com/storyonly/2005/8/31/235829/261
Apparently, he was serious when he said 'Just send cash'. *rolls eyes*
--Phae
X-posted to The Thicket
A specialized urban search and rescue team from Vancouver will be joining the rescue efforts in Louisiana in the wake of hurricane Katrina.
B.C. Solicitor General John Les said the province decided to send Vancouver Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) after officials in Louisiana asked for help.
"We're the first non-U.S.-based team to be requested," said Les. "They're going to be helping as many people as they can."
[snip ...]
[Canadian] Planes are ready to load with food and medical supplies and a system called "DART" which can provide fresh water and medical supplies is standing by. Department of Homeland Security as well as other U.S. agencies were contacted by the Canadian government requesting permission to provide help. Despite this contact, Canada has not been allowed to fly supplies and personnel to the areas hit by Katrina.
http://storiesinamerica.dailykos.com/storyonly/2005/8/31/235829/261
Apparently, he was serious when he said 'Just send cash'. *rolls eyes*
--Phae
X-posted to The Thicket
