Tuesday, August 30, 2005
Martial Law Not Declared in NOLA
The Times Picayune and several broadcast outlets have clarified that martial law have not been declared in NOLA. What has happened is that Jefferson Parish President Aaron Broussard has taken the emergency powers granted to him by state law for an emergecy, putting him in charge of all officials in his parish.
If you're complete new here, a parish is equivalent to a county. Jefferson Parish is the large suburban parish/county just to the West of NOLA proper, covering both banks of the river.
It is not clear if Mayor Nagin in New Orleans has or has invoked similar powers. I will try to clarify the situation in Orleans Parish (NOLA proper).
If you're complete new here, a parish is equivalent to a county. Jefferson Parish is the large suburban parish/county just to the West of NOLA proper, covering both banks of the river.
It is not clear if Mayor Nagin in New Orleans has or has invoked similar powers. I will try to clarify the situation in Orleans Parish (NOLA proper).
"And when we speak we are afraid our words will not be heard nor welcome, but when we are silent we are still afraid. So it is better to speak remembering we were never meant to survive." -- Audie Lorde
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