Awaiting Rita

I have not updated neighborhood conditions in a week, mostly because the situation is clearly getting better everywhere and most water is drained (only 20% flooded now, typically 1 or 2 feet at most).

However, there is the possibility for a new breach in the levees if Hurricane Rita passes through New Orleans with torrential rain. If such is this case, I will resume neighborhood updates, reporting on all conditions and potential distruction to housing.