In 2005 when hurricane Katrina hit New Orleans, it was one of the worst natural disasters in our country's history, made worse by the response. Dubya flew over to look at the flooding, then staged a photo op with generators providing lights briefly before leaving and leaving the residents once again in the dark. FEMA was too little too late, and untold numbers of houses - long paid for and owned by residents - were demolished because of water damage, their owners relocated never to return. Without insurance, they had nothing.
It's a national disgrace that Florida governor Ron DeathSantis is desperately trying not to repeat. So far - not so good.
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