Wednesday, December 07, 2005

The Storm Ain't Over, Two.

From the NY Times, December 7, 2005:

New Orleans today:

15.5% unemployment rate.

Labor force 465,801 compared to 633,654 before Katrina.

Percentage of operational buses in the City: 10%

Homes with gas service: 50%

Percentage of operational hotels in the Metro area: 46%

Percentage of operational restaurants in the Metro area: 30%

Open libraries in the Metro area: 58%

Number of schools open in the City: 1