>Our Region (6) where I work is the Region that includes Louisiana. Our response teams will be leading most of the efforts there. All of the other EPA Regions as well as staff from DC are on site as well. The Region 4 office in Atlanta, is leading coordinated efforts for Mississippi and Alabama. For better information on what we are doing:
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>http://www.epa.gov/region6/index.htmWhat's the insiders' estimate on how many years to make NOLA healthy (livable)?
I am sure there are going to be all kinds of pressures from businesses to individuals to contractors, etc. to start rebuilding as soon as possible.
I am sure if it is done correctly it would take several years (5+) to properly detox the place and at a prohibitive cost. Tradeoffs are going to be made so people are going to be allowed to rebuild and repopulate before it's safe.
You are going to start seeing incidences of diseases a few years from now. Especially with kids and also in cancer incidents. Just watch.
