The City of New Orleans says city will not be functioning for a while; National Guard and US Coast Guard brought in for rescue and security

Officials in New Orleans say damage much worse than initially thought. The city is not expected to be operational for two months so they have asked residents to leave the city. Those that have already evacuated will not be allowed to return yet. The National Guard and US Coast Guard are busy rescuing people stranded on roof tops as well as provide assistance to local police. Only one AM radio station is operational to allow for officials to communicate with the public.