On 1 Sep 2005 14:13:30 -0700, wrote:


Children's Hospital under siege


http://www.nola.com/newslogs/breakin...08.html#075290

Tuesday, 11:45 p.m.

Late Tuesday, Gov. Blanco spokeswoman Denise Bottcher described a
disturbing scene unfolding in uptown New Orleans, where looters were
trying to break into Children's Hospital.

Bottcher said the director of the hospital fears for the safety of the
staff and the 100 kids inside the hospital. The director said the
hospital is locked,
but that the looters were trying to break in and had gathered outside
the facility.

The director has sought help from the police, but, due to rising flood
waters,
police have not been able to respond.

Bottcher said Blanco has been told of the situation and has informed
the National Guard. However, Bottcher said, the National Guard has also
been
unable to respond.

(- Now If this had been the Medical School in Grenada . . . )

Issue sidearms to all department heads Mr. Sulu.