31 Aug
2005
31 Aug
'05
10:11 a.m.
It also mentions the power shortage, and that they are using diesel generated power.
I think if nothing else, this is at least a success story of building a NOC which can provide critical infrastructure that will survive major disasters.
We know from the Mississippi river floods from a few years ago, that diesel generators are not sufficient in a major flood. The problem is that the diesel gets burned up before the roads are opened to resupply the fuel. It is too early to tell whether these guys can survive a major disaster. There is also the problem of water borne diseases, mosquitoes, and shift changes. The problems in New Orleans are just beginning. --Michael Dillon