Feds Screwed up?

[davidmash]

I found some info in the National Response Plan published in Dec of 2004 that would seem to point to the Feds screwing up. The plan, on page 44 says

Standard procedures regarding requests for assistance
may be expedited or, under extreme circumstances,
suspended in the immediate aftermath of an event of
catastrophic magnitude.
■ Identified Federal response resources will deploy and
begin necessary operations as required to commence
life-safety activities.
■ Notification and full coordination with States will occur,
but the coordination process must not delay or impede
the rapid deployment and use of critical resources.
States are urged to notify and coordinate with local
governments regarding a proactive Federal response.


Notice where it says that under extreem circumstances, procedures may be suspended. So why did the Feds not move in on day one with or with out an invitation.

BTW the link to the entire document can be found at the FEMA www site and just do a search for "national response plan". I think this means someone dropped the ball.