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Flaws in New Orleans disaster plan exposed by Ivan storm
Civil defense gaps surfaced as Katrina like Ivan threatened New Orleans. Many fled with cars. the poor faced delayed shelter options. Officials and advocates urged quicker access to safe space, noting Red Cross shelter cuts and late dome opening. Mayor Nagin defended the decision to shelter the vulnerable and emphasized evacuation as priority.
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