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One of the many stories in the Federal level bungling of dealing with Katrina was the FEMA "upside down" disaster declaration, specifically listing north Louisiana parishes, and omitting Orleans, St. Bernard, Plaquemines etc where the storm actually hit.
Here's an interesting followup article and references:
The August 27 Katrina emergency declaration: Harmless mistake or deadly bungle?
Here's an interesting followup article and references:
The August 27 Katrina emergency declaration: Harmless mistake or deadly bungle?