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Article: Apocalypse now.(Editorials)(New Orleans needs more help to restore order)(Editorial)

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September 2, 2005
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Byline: The Register-Guard

The chaos emerging in parts of hurricane-ravaged New Orleans prompted the mayor to issue "a desperate SOS" on Thursday. As frustration turned to anger for thousands of famished storm victims, incidents of looting, arson and gun violence surged.

Disaster relief efforts are tangled in a deadly Catch-22: Refugees who've gone without food, water or medical care for days are lashing out in ways that prevent desperately needed aid from reaching them. Rescue helicopters, National Guard troops and law enforcement officers have been shot. Medical vehicles and food supplies have been commandeered and looted by armed gangs.

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