What was supposed to happen

These pictures are now out of date.  They were taken around noon today.  The levy breached.  I just got electricity back on the north side of town, or I would have posted them sooner.  These pictures are from prior to 2 PM today. I don't know any details of what is happening now and I can only conjecture based upon my past experience.

I was really excited to see the flood gate working and my heart is broken to hear about the breach.  It saddens me to think about all the people who are being forced from their homes by nature.  It breaks my heart to see the national guard have to go in there to protect from looters.

From the bottom of my heart, thanks to all the different individuals and organizations working together to protect, save lives, and take care of the flood victims.