Population of New Orleans prepares for arrival of Hurricane Isaac

U.S. President Barack Obama warned on Tuesday to flooding and significant damage that can be caused by the Category 1 hurricane Isaac, asking people who are on their way to take seriously the phenomenon and follow the guidelines of the authorities. Isaac went on the afternoon of Tuesday the Category 1 hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson five levels, approaching Louisiana (south), according to the National Hurricane Center (CNH). "Now is not the time to play with lucky ... They need to take this seriously," Obama said in a televised speech from the White House, just before the hurricane Isaac turn in their advance into the city of New Orleans, Louisiana (south). "We face a great storm, and may experience significant flooding and other damage in a large area," said the president. "I ask that all residents of the Gulf Coast (Mexico) stay tuned to the authorities and follow their guidelines, even if they say they should leave their homes," he added. "Right now, we have prepared equipment and materials to help communities that are in the path of the storm," he announced. "I will continue ensuring that the federal government is doing everything possible to help the American people to prepare and recover from this dangerous storm," the president said. Before the approach of Isaac, the population of New Orleans, Louisiana, prepared keeping in mind the devastation caused by Hurricane Katrina, which seven years ago that left 1800 dead. Obama undoubtedly aware of the management failures of his predecessor, Republican George W. Bush, in the tragedy of 2005, declared a state of emergency in Louisiana as a result of weather phenomenon. The emergency declaration allows the deployment of resources and federal aid to local authorities. Obama also spoke with local officials, as the administrator of the Federal Emergency Management (FEMA), Craig Fugate. Louisiana, Alabama and Mississippi declared a state of emergency on Sunday. According to forecasts, the hurricane could cause waves over 3.5 meters high on the coast of Louisiana and Mississippi. The eye of the storm specifically points for New Orleans, which on August 29, 2005 was devastated by Katrina with winds that exceeded 178 km / h - Category 3 on the Saffir-Simpson - who became the deadliest hurricane in the history of the United States, with 1,800 dead. The Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley ordered mandatory evacuations in Mobile and Baldwin on the Gulf coast. The governor of Louisiana, Bobby Jindal, has recommended voluntary evacuations in the surveillance zone of the hurricane, and urged people to prepare for the worst. FEMA reported that the National Coordination Centre was activated and Response that will manage any requests for help from states hit. The Mississippi mobilized 1,500 National Guardsmen on Monday and issued orders for 4100 Louisiana soldiers were ready. About 78% of oil production in the Gulf of Mexico is paralyzed: six refineries decided to stop their activities and 346 oil rigs evacuated their staff before the advance of Isaac. Before going through the United States, Isaac left 19 dead and six missing in Haiti and the Dominican Republic two dead.