New Orleans & My Own Mini-Katrina

[Michael Perelman <michael@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Late last week, while attending the American Economic Association meetings in New
Orleans and talking to people about hurricane Katrina, we got word of an
extraordinary storm hitting Chico.  Because we have a huge tree right on top of our
house and the reports were that trees were toppling all over -- some almond orchards
must have their trees -- we figured that our house was a goner.

We called and neighbors told us that our house was the only one that did not suffer
external damage.  We were especially relieved driving home last night to see that
electricity had been restored almost everywhere as we approached our house.
Suddenly, the last two houses were dark.  So we are left without electricity, water,
or the ability to use our gas stove.

Sadly, until power is restored, I will not be very active here.  See you soon.



--
Michael Perelman
Economics Department
California State University
Chico, CA 95929

Tel. 530-898-5321
E-Mail michael at ecst.csuchico.edu
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