FOX NEWS has just reported that martial law has been declared in the City of New Orleans.
Unfortunately, they did not say who declared it or what are the limitations.
I assume that since the city courts and jails are not working, and that the police and fire departments are overwhelmed, that the Louisiana National Guard has been granted permission to arrest and detain individuals.
Coast Guard videos shows 'coasties' chopping thru the roofs of houses. It appears that people who did not evacuate have climbed into their attics to escape the rising floodwaters and are now trapped inside.
The water in New Orleans is still rising. I gather the city's drain pumps are inoperable.
Grim news, indeed!
Unfortunately, they did not say who declared it or what are the limitations.
I assume that since the city courts and jails are not working, and that the police and fire departments are overwhelmed, that the Louisiana National Guard has been granted permission to arrest and detain individuals.
Coast Guard videos shows 'coasties' chopping thru the roofs of houses. It appears that people who did not evacuate have climbed into their attics to escape the rising floodwaters and are now trapped inside.
The water in New Orleans is still rising. I gather the city's drain pumps are inoperable.
Grim news, indeed!