More on New Orleans

Here are some facts about New Orleans. I have tried to make comparisons between Pre and Post katrina New Orleans where I could find facts. If you wish to verify my figures, look it up (that's what I did).

Population

Pre Katrina: 484,674 in city limits, greater metropolitan area: 1,337,726

Post Katrina: Estimated 200,000 in city limits, greater metropolitan area: 760,000

Schools

76 schools remain closed

Infrastructure

Public Transit remains stagnant, with only 30% of all public transportation in operation.

No additional hospitals have been opened for four months, leaving 50% of hospital and medical facilities closed

While six new child-care centers opened in Feb2007, two closed due to higher pay for child-care workers in relation to high housing costs

Police and Fire Departments are still working out of FEMA trailers

Housing

There are currently over 13,000 homes for sale in New Orleans

Pre Katrina: 4,732 homes were for sale

Recovery Costs

Estimated Recovery Costs: $135 Billion

Charitable Donations; $3.5 billion

Federal Funding: Less than $20 Billion

State Funding: Approximately $3 Billion

Totals: $26.5 Billion spent, $ 108.5 Billion needed

Regardless of your opinion on New Orleans, these people are Americans, and should be treated as such...