OpinionJournal - Extra

Link to Wall Street Journal editoral that examines failure of local leaders (not federal) to act to save lives in wake of Katrina.

Suicide Smock

Ferguson Safety Products: Safe clothes & blankets for suicidal inmates in jails and prisons Here is a link to a website that sells "suicide smocks" for use with suicidal inmates in a jail setting. These are used regularly in many jail settings in Kentucky. Kentucky is acutally in the forefront of addressing the mental health needs of inmates. For example, every inmate entering either the Mason and Lewis County jails are screened for mental health and substance abuse issues which may put them at risk for any number of difficulties ranging from substance abuse withdrawal to suicide.

The Interdictor - Survival of New Orleans Blog

The Interdictor Check out this amazing blog that is based in the middle of all the chaos in New Orleans.

Hurricane Katrina Potential Health Problems Analysis

Here is link to a forwarded email that outlines many of the potential health concerns that could arise as secondary effects of Hurricane Katrina.