Disgrace: Gov. Jindal: 'Still pushing the federal government to declare a full declaration'
As Twitchy reported yesterday, Governor Jindal took to Twitter to slam FEMA and the Obama administration for slow responses to Hurricane Isaac-related requests.
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The disgraceful delays are continuing today.
Shameful.
Yesterday, 19 parishes were added to the federal disaster declaration for just federal direct assistance.
— Gov. Bobby Jindal (@BobbyJindal) August 29, 2012
Today we are requesting that the federal government add the other 30 parishes – which will cover all 64 parishes.
— Gov. Bobby Jindal (@BobbyJindal) August 29, 2012
And they are still having to push the federal government to declare a full declaration.
@BobbyJindal Shhhh…Obama is busy campaigning.
— Robert Meyer (@rmeyer123) August 29, 2012
Where is the Media on this? Can't blame Bush! @BobbyJindal We are still pushing the federal government to declare a full declaration.
— Bonnie (@BonShores) August 29, 2012
Indeed. Where are they?
Governor Jindal continues to relay information via his Twitter feed.
Riverbend nursing home on the West Bank is being evacuated – 112 total residents. LANG helping evacuate to YMCA & sister facility.
— Gov. Bobby Jindal (@BobbyJindal) August 29, 2012
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In St. John, they have shut down part of the water system. We will be working with them to provide water buffalos today.
— Gov. Bobby Jindal (@BobbyJindal) August 29, 2012
The Louisiana National Guard now has 5,032 Soldiers and Airmen on duty to support the response.
— Gov. Bobby Jindal (@BobbyJindal) August 29, 2012
LANG has 10 trucks on way to Lafitte with 8,100 sandbags and 91 2,000 pound sandbags.
— Gov. Bobby Jindal (@BobbyJindal) August 29, 2012
Guardsmen have completed setting up 2,000 feet of Tiger Dam in Lafitte.
— Gov. Bobby Jindal (@BobbyJindal) August 29, 2012
In Grand Isle, LANG has 6 troops and 2 high-water vehicles.
— Gov. Bobby Jindal (@BobbyJindal) August 29, 2012
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In Orleans, LANG has a roving patrol at the Super Dome, Security Team for six shelters, and 615 Guardsmen staged for search & rescue.
— Gov. Bobby Jindal (@BobbyJindal) August 29, 2012
LANG repositioning aircraft to Lake Charles to pre-stage for Search and Rescue operations
— Gov. Bobby Jindal (@BobbyJindal) August 29, 2012
We currently have enough MREs on hand for two days and we are working to push more through the pipeline.
— Gov. Bobby Jindal (@BobbyJindal) August 29, 2012
As of this morning, there were an estimated 4,130 people in shelters across the state.
— Gov. Bobby Jindal (@BobbyJindal) August 29, 2012
21 nursing home sheltered in place. 18 have HVAC capability, 1 evacuated; other three have other cooling solutions.
— Gov. Bobby Jindal (@BobbyJindal) August 29, 2012
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22 hospitals are on generator power. All hospitals have adequate fuel.
— Gov. Bobby Jindal (@BobbyJindal) August 29, 2012
DOA reports state has spent approximately $14 million thus far responding to the storm. Parishes have report spending more than $9 million.
— Gov. Bobby Jindal (@BobbyJindal) August 29, 2012
Hopeful restoration of power can start tonight – when it’s safe for operators – in the areas hit first by Isaac.
— Gov. Bobby Jindal (@BobbyJindal) August 29, 2012
Asking folks to be cautious and pay attention to local advisories on water safety and safe generator use.
— Gov. Bobby Jindal (@BobbyJindal) August 29, 2012
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