DHS Answers the Question: 'Who Dropped The Ball?' (http://www.huffingtonpost.com)

Who dropped the ball in New Orleans? The Department of Homeland Security website sheds some light:

"In the event of a terrorist attack, natural disaster or other large-scale emergency, the Department of Homeland Security will assume primary responsibility on March 1st for ensuring that emergency response professionals are prepared for any situation. This will entail providing a coordinated, comprehensive federal response to any large-scale crisis and mounting a swift and effective recovery effort."
That's pretty clear, no? When the question is asked, "Who should've saved the people of New Orleans from starvation, thirst, ****, disease, and death?"

The answer is right there. No gray area. And by "Department of Homeland Security", the website doesn't mean to imply "the governor of Louisiana".