Here is the most recent report from Mayor Nagin of New Orleans concerning assistance for those who need to evacuate. "Mayor C. Ray Nagin and Lt. Col. Jerry Sneed, Director of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness, are urging residents who will need assistance to evacuate from New Orleans to register for the City Assisted Evacuation Plan.
The City estimates that 30,000 people will need evacuation assistance because they do not have vehicles, cannot afford to evacuate on their own, or have special medical needs,
Below is key information about the program:
· Register by calling 311 or (504) 658-2299
· Citizens also may register in the Office of Public Advocacy,
· Citizens will board RTA buses at 17 pickup sites once the CAEP is initiated. Each site has special signage.
· Citizens should identify the closest pick-up site now.
· People who have not registered may still show up at one of the sites.
· ID will not be required in order to board a bus.
· Buses will transport citizens to the Union Passenger Terminal. From there, they will be transported to a shelter outside the New Orleans.
· Bring luggage similar to what would be taken as a carry-on for an airplane - one medium-sized bag and a personal bag, such as a purse or laptop bag.
