New Orleans Evacuation Lapses Hold Planning Lessons ; Officials Likely to Focus Efforts On Those Who Are Poor, Without Vehicles

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Emergency management officials across the region say the evacuation of New Orleans on the eve of Hurricane Katrina exposed weaknesses in preparedness plans largely developed in the wake of the September 11 terrorist attacks.

Chief among the weaknesses is ensuring that thousands of local residents who are poor or who do not own automobiles are able to evacuate in a timely manner.

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New Orleans Evacuation Lapses Hold Planning Lessons ; Officials Likely to Focus Efforts On Those Who Are Poor, Without Vehicles

According to the latest census data, more than 172,000 households in the District and the surrounding jurisdictions lack cars and more than 54,000 families live below th...

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