One last comment,
You hear only what the news reports.
My son works and lives in the greater New Orleans area and has related to me several real facts about what is happening. He is there right now helping to get the refinery back on line so that you and others may have fuel, gas, etc.
He personally knows 60 individuals that had their home totally destroyed and 50 others that had severe damage. The conversation I had with him just an hour ago using a satelite phone system helped me understand more about the entire event.
There are more helping than you realize, including any civilians.
OZ