...again, "Federal assistance", not "Federal takeover".

The Feds may be able to take over control of the situation if martial law is declared, but otherwise, the control center is the governor's office in the State of Louisiana. Ms.Blanco and her emergency disaster coordinator were given all the tools they needed to do the best job possible, albeit under difficult circumstances. Most Mudcatters feel a failure has occurred. Why don't some of you demand that she resign?