How far should the government go? How far should the government go?When should the government step in to help?When the government steps in to help it should meet the basic needs of the community. Food, shelter, clothing, health care, and quality education are basic needs that should be allotted to any human being.It fills the heart with pride when a government reaches out to a country that has been devastated by an attack. Whether that attack is done by humans or nature, reaching out to help someone less fortunate as a community or country brings a level of pride that is humbling.When we go to sleep we rest with the assurance that we have done all we can to ensure safety for our selves and our family.This particular community of New Orleans and surrounding cities received warning of an attack, but a few decided to stay on the home front.What should the state of Louisiana, not just the local government of the gulf board cities, done to prepare for this disaster?The local government gives an order to evacuate hours before the storm hits, but doesn’t make provisions for those who are unable to evacuate, or those who refused to evacuate.The 2005 census estimates 454,863, in 2004 estimates 461,115. The state prepositions food and water to supply close to 15000 people this is less than 3.5% of the public. It depends on the promises of a Federal funded agency to provide continuing basic needs for the citizens including transportation. Help was available through federal and private funds, but now there is a political game being played. No one on the local or federal level adequately prepared for the people. Property damage was inevitable but the number of human lives lost after the attack could have been prevented or lessened. If the government had meet the basic needs, in a timelier manner.