The latest media evaluation states that the disaster response plan calls for mandatory evacuation three days before landfall. Nagin waited until 20 hours before to order the evacuation. FEMA is suppose to fill in where local support is inadequate, but first they have to be notified what areas need help.
I predict that the facts will support a finding of gross negligence on the city's level and just as bad response from the state. However, since it is a black community, Nagin will come out as a hero for blaming Bush.