Any Improvement? Mario Tama, New Orleans

The situation did improve as the powers that be finally got their act together and evacuated most of the stranded, practically overnight. The airport became a de facto field hospital/clearinghouse for the leftovers from the storm. We were allowed to photograph evacuees, many of whom were on the verge of death, being loaded onto C-130's destined for points unknown. Evacuations continue for the stranded all over New Orleans, many from the elevated highways which serve as the peaks of the city.
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