The HuffPost is on the case, pointing out the supposed similiarities of the EPA's response to both possible afflictions.
Previously: “Katrina Cough” due to mold, dust
From this:
Shortly after Hurricane Katrina slammed into the Louisiana coast, flooding the city of New Orleans, journalists began reporting on a “toxic soup” of chemicals and dangerous microbes bathing the city. Based on no reported data, these stories nevertheless seemed reasonable; the city’s sewer system had flooded, and thousands of cars, houses, and chemical storage […]
Senators "from both parties" are up in arms:
While EPA officials have warned of serious health hazards from bacteria, chemicals and metals in the region's floodwaters and sediment, they haven't taken a position on New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin's aggressive push to reopen the city.
"EPA may not be providing people with the clear information they need," […]
Here's the latest word on the toxic soup:
1/10th of the weight of some sediment samples is from diesel and fuel oils…
There are "dangerous amounts of sewage-related bacteria"…
There's E. Coli…
There's increased lead and arsenic…
The petroleum products might take years to go away…
So, how dangerous is this?
William Farland, the EPA's acting science adviser, said he sees nothing […]
