'They Have No Clue What's Going On Down Here'

Associated Press

NEW ORLEANS — The situation in New Orleans may be nearing rock bottom.

After being forced from their homes by flooding caused by Hurricane Katrina, refugees have witnessed corpses rotted along flooded sidewalks and bands of armed thugs thwarting fitful rescue efforts. After days of being near-stranded at the Superdome, waiting for food, water and rescue, evacuees are clinging to hope.