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Where will the meeting be held and when?
The meeting will be held at the New Orleans Marriott and Sheraton New Orleans. The actual dates of the meeting are January 5 — 8 , 2007, Friday Monday.

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What are the deadlines for this meeting?
Click here to see the current deadlines for this meeting.

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What is the difference between a contributed paper (CP) session and a Special Session (SS)?
AMS Contributed Paper sessions consist of ten-minute talks contributed to the AMS program by the authors (speakers), grouped by related subject classifications into sessions by the AMS Associate Secretary responsible for the scientific program.

MAA Contributed Paper sessions consist of (usually) ten- or fifteen-minute talks organized by mathematicians on specific topics. The selection process is detailed below in "How do I submit an abstract for talks in the MAA sessions?"

AMS Special Sessions consist of talks (usually of twenty minutes' duration) organized by mathematicians on specific topics. It may be that all available places within a Special Session are taken by invitation; however, contributions can sometimes be accommodated. These are known as abstracts for consideration in Special Sessions and must be submitted by August 1, 2006. Any contribution that cannot be accommodated in a Special Session will be considered for presentation in an AMS Contributed Paper session if the author so indicates.

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How do I submit an abstract for a talk in AMS sessions?
To submit an abstract for AMS, please go to http://www.ams.org/cgi-bin/abstracts/abstract.pl?type=jmm, select the San Antonio meeting and the number of authors, then click on "New Abstract". Follow the instructions and fill in the fields as required. Deadline for abstract submission is September 26 , 2006.

All potential speakers should be aware that in order to be accepted for publication, an abstract must have mathematical research content. It should not contain libelous, defamatory or tasteless remarks, commercial promotions, nor political or religious arguments. Papers may not be presented if published in full before the date of the Society meeting or if previously presented to any learned society except the National Academy of Sciences or the Royal Society of Canada.

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How do I submit an abstract for a talk in MAA sessions?

To submit an abstract for MAA, please go to http://www.ams.org/cgi-bin/abstracts/abstract.pl?type=jmm, select the New Orleans meeting and the number of authors, then click on "New Abstract". Follow the instructions and fill in the fields as required. Deadline for abstract submission is September 26 , 2006.

All potential speakers should be aware that in order to be accepted for publication, an abstract must have mathematical research content. It should not contain libelous, defamatory or tasteless remarks, commercial promotions, nor political or religious arguments. Papers may not be presented if published in full before the date of the Society meeting or if previously presented to any learned society except the National Academy of Sciences or the Royal Society of Canada.

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How do I present my talk?
Please see http://www.ams.org/meetings/guideline-present.html for guidelines.

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How do I organize an AMS Special Session?
Please see http://www.ams.org/meetings/specialsessionmanual.html. The deadline for proposals was April 1, 2006.

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How do I find out who organized a specific session?
Special sessions of each group will be listed in the program. When they are listed, you will find links to the special sessions of each group. The organizer(s) is listed in each session listing. There is no separate listing of organizers.

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When will the information about the scientific program be available?
Information about the scientific program can be found here.This information is updated on a regular basis.

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Is videotaping allowed at the meeting?
The videotaping of any Joint Mathematics Meetings sponsored events, including but not limited to special sessions, contributed paper sessions, workshops, mini-courses, short- courses and colloquia, is strictly forbidden without the explicit written permission of the Director of Meetings and Conferences for the Joint Meetings.

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When will the registration fees be published?
Registration information is here. Registration fees and categories are listed here also.

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When will hotel rates be published?
Hotel information is listed here.

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Who can exhibit at the meeting?
The Joint Mathematics Meetings Exhibits are open to scientific publishers, computer hardware companies, software manufacturers, database services organizations, professional associations, government agencies, health and lifestyle companies, scientific games and learning aids companies, insurance companies, and anyone with a business that is geared toward reaching key educators and researchers in mathematics, engineering, computer science, or statistics. If you are interested in exhibiting and are not sure this is the market for you, send us email at mmsb@ams.org for further information.

Companies that wish to exhibit should contact the MMSB. All companies signed to date (including sponsors) are listed on http://www.ams.org/amsmtgs/2098_exhibits.html.

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When and how can exhibitors reserve space for the exhibits?
Invitations to Exhibit were sent out the first week of May. They included detailed information on booth fees, advertising fees, and sponsor opportunities plus instructions on how to reserve space. If you are interested in exhibiting at this meeting, please send email to mmsb@ams.org so that we can send you an invitation when they are ready.

Companies that wish to exhibit should contact the MMSB. All companies signed to date (including sponsors) are listed on http://www.ams.org/amsmtgs/2098_exhibits.html. .

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How can I be a sponsor for the meeting?
Any company that provides a service or product to the mathematical community and wants to be in the spotlight at the Joint Mathematics Meetings can be a sponsor. Sponsor opportunities are listed here.. If you are interested in sponsoring, please contact the Exhibits Manager at pop@ams.org or 401-455-4145.

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When can I register?
The deadline for advance registration has passed. Please register onsite for the meeting. The Joint Meetings Registration Desk will be located in La Galeries 5 & 6 on the 2nd level of the Marriott Hotel. It will be open between 3:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. on Thursday (1/4); 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Friday (1/5), and 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Saturday (1/6) Sunday (1/7); and Monday (1/8).

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When can I reserve a hotel room?
You can reserve a room now. Click here.

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How do I find out what student activities will be held at this meeting?
All student activities are listed here.

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How can I find a roommate?
Click here to go to the Roommate Search Board.

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How do I fill out the internet form if I am sharing a room with another participant who will be registering?

1) One person requests the room, naming the second person as the roommate.

2) The second person selects "No" in answer to the question,
"I am reserving accommodations now. I will indicate my requests below"

and then put "I am sharing a room with so and so, who is requesting accommodations" in the GENERAL COMMENT field.

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I did not ask for a hotel room when I registered. Now, I want to reserve a room. What should I do?
Send email to mmsb@ams.org giving your preference for hotels, arrival/departure dates, guarantee information, and any other special requests. The MMSB will add it to your record and you will receive a new confirmation.

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How do I reserve rooms for a group of students?

The best way to do is to register yourself and reserve a group of rooms as early as possible, hopefully in September. If you don't initially know the names of the students, reserve the rooms in your own name. There is no penalty for cancelling a room reservation if you do it before the hotel's cancellation deadline. Later, when you know the students' names, register them, and inform the MMSB which students are occupying each room. Please remember that the less expensive hotels and the student rooms fill up quickly.

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I am new to the Joint Mathematics Meetings. How can I find out about social and networking events?
Social events are listed here. Networking opportunities are listed here.

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What is the Employment Center and when does it occur?
The Employment Center an interviewing program for (mostly) PhD-level mathematicians seeking employment and for employers, mainly academic, who wish to conduct brief interviews with them. It is held each January at this meeting and is a three-day program. It is most advantageous to register in advance. Brief resumes and job descriptions are printed in two booklets, which are mailed to employers and applicants respectively. Please see a more detailed overview located at http://www.ams.org/emp-reg/#OVERVIEW. Questions should be sent to emp-info@ams.org. The dates of the Employment Center are 1/5-1/8, 2007.

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How do I register for the Employment Center and how much does it cost?
Employment Center fees are posted here. Click here to register.

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What is the topic of the AMS Short Course, when will it occur, and how much will it cost?
The topic of the AMS Short Course is
Aspects of Statistical Learning. Information on this course is listed here. The dates of this course are 1/3-1/4, 2007. Fees for this course are posted here. You can register now for this course.

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What is the topic of the MAA Short Course, when will it occur, and how much will it cost?
The topic of the MAA Short Course is
Leonhard Euler: Looking Back after 300 Years. The dates of this course are 1/3-1/4, 2007. Fees for this course are posted here. Detailed information on this course is listed here. You can register now for this course.

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What are the topics of the MAA Minicourses, when will they occur, and how much will they cost?
The topics and fees of the MAA Minicourses are listed here. The dates of these courses are 1/4-1/8, 2007.
You can register now for these coursse.

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Is there a timetable for this meeting?
Yes, click here to see the timetable. It is updated frequently.

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Is there any travel information?
Yes, travel information is posted here.

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Where can I get Visa information?
Please click here for Visa information.

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What is a cvv number?
The cvv number is the "Credit Verification Value" number. For VISA, MasterCard and Discover, this number is the last three digits of the string of numbers found on the back of your credit card. For American Express, this number is the four digits that are above and to the right of your credit card number on the front of your card.

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What is the standard audio-visual setup in the session rooms?
Standard equipment in all session rooms is one overhead projector and screen. (Invited 50-minute speakers are automatically provided with two overhead projectors.) Blackboards are not available.

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Will daycare be offered for this meeting?
Yes, daycare will be offered at this meeting. Details are listed at http://www.ams.org/amsmtgs/2098_daycare.html.

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Is there a list of restaurants in downtown New Orleans?
A list of restaurants can be found on the New Orleans page for now. The Louisiana Restaurant Association Web site is keeping a running list of restaurants that have reopened at http://www.lra.org/.

The Louisiana Restaurant Association reports that there are over 700 restaurants (this figure does not include fast food or national chain restaurants) open, including the restaurants in the French Quarter, downtown, and in the Warehouse District. Eighteen major new restaurants have opened in the metro area and are enjoying success. Commander's Palace is slated to reopen in August 2006.

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Will there be any special raffles at this meeting?
All participants are invited to take part in a special raffle with the proceeds going to for food for the Second Harvest of New Orleans Food Bank BackPack Program. Participants will have a chance to win prizes such as a MacKichan software package (over $800 value), an Apple iPod with video capabilities ($300 value), four free nights at the San Diego Marriott Hotel & Marina for the 2008 meetings (over $500 value), and many more. Purchase your tickets and t-shirts at the raffle counter located across from La Galerie 4, 2nd level of the Marriott, and win some great prizes. Donations will also be accepted. Read all about it here.

There are also special hotel raffles. Click here to read about them.

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How much is parking at the co-headquarters hotels ?
Parking for the Marriott is US $30 per day (valet with in/out). Parking for the Sheraton is US $14 (valet - day only) and US $28 (valet - overnight).

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How can I give a suggestion for an Invited Address speaker? The AMS and MAA welcome suggestions for Invited Address speakers. Please send your suggestions for AMS speakers to: AMS Secretary at secretary@ams.org. Please send your suggestions for MAA speakers to: James Tattersall at tat@providence.edu.

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Why is the American Mathematical Society (AMS) and Mathematical Association of America (MAA) going to New Orleans for its 2007 Annual Meeting?
New Orleans was scheduled as the host site for the 2007 Joint Mathematics Meetings (JMM), January 5 - 8, 2007, almost 5 years ago. In the wake of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, JMM board members and staff re-examined the viability of the city to host the anticipated 5,000+ attendees. After almost two months of investigation, the AMS and MAA decided it would keep the meeting in New Orleans. Recovery efforts are well underway, and the JMM will help to provide the jobs and tax revenues needed to reestablish the city.

See the official statement from the AMS and MAA Executive Board.

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Will it be safe to go to New Orleans in January 2007?
Based on all the information available, we believe it will be safe. The JMC and JMM staff has been in frequent communication with New Orleans authorities. Neither the Louisiana Department of Public Health nor the federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has indicated there is any cause for health concerns by visitors to New Orleans.

For more information, please visit the EPA Web pages related to Hurricane Katrina:
http://www.epa.gov/katrina. There also are regularly updated reports from the City of New Orleans Mayor's Office at http://www.cityofno.com/portal.aspx.

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I've heard air quality in the city is bad. Is this true?
State and federal authorities have found no cause for concern on the part of visitors to New Orleans. By law, all of the JMM meeting hotels have conducted EPA air quality audits, and all restaurants must meet strict inspection requirements prior to reopening. Health advisories regarding mold have been directed to those re-entering flooded houses in the Gulf Coast, as opposed to hotels, restaurants or other public buildings. Since Hurricane Katrina, New Orleans has consistently scored in the "good" zone of the official rating scale for air quality as reported by the federal government's air quality service, www.airnow.gov.

As early as January 2006, the New Orleans Department of Health, along with the EPA, DEQ and CDC released statements that the land, sea and air in the New Orleans area had been tested and retested and that the test results show the city is safe for our citizens and visitors.

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What about water quality?
Safe drinking water was restored to New Orleans' East Bank, west of the Industrial Canal on October 6, 2005. This is the area where all of the JMM activities will be taking place. The Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals, the official regulatory agency for the State of Louisiana, certified the water quality.

As early as January 2006, the New Orleans Department of Health, along with the EPA, DEQ and CDC released statements that the land, sea and air in the New Orleans area had been tested and retested and that the test results show the city is safe for our citizens and visitors.

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What if I have a medical condition?
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), people with asthma, allergies, or other breathing conditions may be more sensitive to mold. People with immune suppression (such as people with HIV infection, cancer patients taking chemotherapy, and people who have received an organ transplant) also are more susceptible to mold infections. While no specific health advisories have been issued, if you have specific concerns, please contact your doctor or other health care provider for advice.

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Where will the JMM sessions and events be held in relation to what I've been seeing on the news?
The intended venue for the JMM includes the Central Business District and the French Quarter, both areas that largely escaped flooding.

The core of New Orleans' hospitality and tourism destinations were not flooded and are storm-debris free, open and thriving, including: the French Quarter, Faubourg Marigny, Warehouse Arts District, Garden District/Uptown, Audubon and University section, Carrollton and Riverbend and historic Algiers on the city's west bank. This includes hotels, restaurants and retail businesses. Also, Jefferson Parish and the Northshore of Lake Ponchartrain are home to more than a dozen bustling neighborhoods.

Google Local online maps offer not just a streets-and-routes view, but also a real-time satellite view of the city, at:
http://maps.google.com/maps?oi=map&q=New+Orleans,+LA

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I saw the damage to the Convention Center. How does this affect the meeting?
The convention center will not be used for the JMM. The New Orleans Marriott and the Sheraton New Orleans are the venues for the JMM.

The Ernest N. Morial Convention Center partially reopened in February 2006 and the majority reopened June 19, 2006, with 740,000+ square feet of exhibit space, 99 meeting rooms, 4,000-seat auditorium and a 36,000 square foot ballroom. More than $60 million in renovations and upgrades are being made to the facility. The remaining four halls, 41 meeting rooms and 32,000 square foot ballroom will reopen in November 2006.

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Will I see evidence of significant hurricane damage at the Convention Center or conference hotels in surrounding areas?
No. The Convention Center is open and hosting events after a $60 million renovation following the hurricane. Prior to reopening to the public, hotels had undergone extensive environmental remediation and inspection. The process varied from hotel to hotel, based on the nature and extent of the water intrusion. Remediation contractors conducted room-by-room assessments, following EPA standards. After remediation work was completed, the clearance process included visual inspection, as well as sampling for airborne fungal spores and ongoing monitoring. Water sampling, to ensure that no contamination had occurred, was also completed. All areas in the tourism corridor of the city are storm-debris free, open and thriving.

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What are the hotels doing to repair damage?
All of the JMM convention hotels already have reopened and are holding conventions and meetings. The New Orleans Metropolitan Convention and Visitors Bureau lists the major hotels and their status at http://www.neworleanscvb.com/.

Of the metropolitan area's 140 hotels, 103 are open, 90 of which are located in downtown New Orleans. Of the metro area's 38,000 hotel rooms, 27,300 are back in service. Notable properties returning to service soon are the Ritz-Carlton Hotel (December 2006), the Fairmont Hotel (Spring 2007) and the Hyatt Regency New Orleans (Fall 2007).

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Will it be difficult to schedule flights to New Orleans?
Louis Armstrong International Airport, as of July 10, 2006 reports that 111 flights depart daily (67 percent of pre-Katrina departures), with 33 destination cities served (77 percent of pre-Katrina numbers) and 13,185 seats daily (59 percent of pre-Katrina levels). Airlines in operation are: Air Canada, Air Tran, America West, American Airlines, Delta Airlines, Frontier Air, Jet Blue, Midwest, Northwest Air, Southwest Airlines, TACA (pending), United Airlines, U.S. Airways.

New Orleans Lakefront Airport is open 24 hours a day for VFR (Visual Flight Rules) and VOR (VHF Omni-directional Range) GPS. Full service fuel, line service, flight training and aircraft rescue crews operate from this facility and are available.

Amtrak returned to operation in New Orleans in October 2005. The City of New Orleans train is again running to Memphis and Chicago, while the Crescent has resumed its regular route to Atlanta and New York

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Is public transportation running? Are the roads clear?
Taxis are available on the New Orleans streets and at major hotels. The Taxicab Bureau reports over 50 percent of their cabs are back on the street. Rates are fixed at $28 from the Louis Armstrong International Airport to downtown (one or two people). For parties of more than two, the fare is $12 each. Regular rates are $2.50 plus $1.60 per mile thereafter and $1.00 per additional passenger after the first passenger.

Regional Transit Authority, which oversees New Orleans buses and streetcars, report that their services are currently free, including bus transportation and the streetcars. The regular fee of $1.25 per ride will resume in mid-August. The New Orleans Streetcar line is partially back in service, including the leg traveling on Canal Street from the Mississippi River to Mid-City and from Canal Street north on Carrollton Avenue to the New Orleans Museum of Art. The Riverfront Line is back in service from the Morial Convention Center to Esplanade Avenue. The St. Charles Streetcar Line is expected to return in late 2007 after the construction of three electrical substations.

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development offers updated maps online at http://www.dotd.louisiana.gov/press/katrina_faq.asp.

For additional information on recovery efforts in New Orleans, see the daily situation report from the Mayor's office at http://www.cityofno.com/portal.aspx.

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What restaurants are open?
Restaurants are reopening on a daily basis. As of October 28, 2005, there were 485 establishments open in Orleans Parish East Bank (the area including the French Quarter, Central Business District and the Convention Center). The Louisiana Restaurant Association Web site is keeping a running list of restaurants that have reopened at http://www.lra.org/.

Before any establishment serving food can be reopened it is examined by the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals for compliance with all regulations regarding water safety and food handling.

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Is the area's seafood safe to eat?
Various federal, state and local agencies have conducted tests on the quality and safety of water and food, including the area's seafood and all has been pronounced safe to consume.

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I was thinking of bringing my guest with me. Will there be things for him or her to do while I'm in meetings?
Many attractions have reopened. Click here to see the list. Also, click here for events planned. New Orleans is rich in cultural attractions and many of them have reopened, including the Audubon Zoo and the Louisiana State Museum, as well as other museums. As of February 10, 2006, Canal Place is open for shoppers and the French Quarter will welcome you with its diverse shops and boutiques, in addition to the Riverwalk Marketplace, and the Children's Museum.

There are many major urban shopping destinations in the city and they include shopping complexes such as The Shops at Canal Place, The Riverwalk Marketplace, and Jax Brewery. New Orleans prides itself on its distinctive boutiques and art galleries found along Royal Street in the French Quarter and miles of eclectic shops on Magazine Street and Uptown.

All major museums have reopened including the New Orleans Museum of Art, Bestoff Sculpture Garden, Ogden Museum of Southern Art, National World War II Museum, Contemporary Arts Center, Louisiana Children's Museum, Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra, and the New Orleans Ballet.

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How has New Orleans prepared for another emergency?
In preparation for the 2006 Atlantic Storm Season, Mayor Nagin's Office of Emergency Preparedness has developed a strategic plan for the management and evacuation of the citizens of New Orleans. The plan includes:

  • No shelters of last resort will be made available. Arrangements for departure from the city for all citizens is planned.
  • The Morial Convention Center will be a staging point for those citizens who do not have a means of evacuation.
  • Amtrak will be used for those citizens who are deemed too ill or infirm for bus travel.
  • City communication infrastructure has been upgraded with an emphasis on interoperability with other government agencies and law enforcement.
  • The city will have the help of 3,000 National Guard soldiers, who will arrive in the city before landfall; 150 soldiers will be stationed at each of the city's police districts; the rest will patrol neighborhoods, business districts and major intersections.
  • The Director of Emergency Preparedness continues to provide assistance to community organizations and industry through response and recovery plan development and information sharing. Included in this effort are: Association of Contingency Planners, New Orleans Tourist and Information Bureau, and New Orleans Hospital Association.
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How many hospitals are open?
Currently there are 11 hospitals open in the metropolitan New Orleans area. This includes full level-one trauma and emergency capability as well as regular non-life threatening illness and injury. Among the hospitals currently open: Tulane Hospital and Clinic, Touro Infirmary, Children's Hospital, East Jefferson Medical Center, Tulane-Lakeside Hospital, Ochsner Clinic and Hospital, Kenner Regional Medical Center, Omega Hospital and West Jefferson Medical Center.

Hospitals convenient to conference locations are:

Touro Infirmary
1404 Foucher St.
504-897-7011
www.touro.com

Tulane University Hospital and Clinic
1415 Tulane Ave.
504-988-5800
www.tuhc.com

Ochsner Clinic Foundation and Hospital
1514 Jefferson Highway
800-874-8984
www.ochsner.org/frontpage/default.htm

Children's Hospital
200 Henry Clay Ave.
504-899-9511
www.chnola.org

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Are there enough police?
The Vieux Carre Police Station is fully functional in the heart of the French Quarter. The Pre-Katrina Police Force numbered 1,680 officers serving 485,000 citizens, with a ratio of one police officer for every 289 citizens. The Post-Katrina Police Force is 1,469 officers who serve 190,000 citizens, with a ratio of one police officer for every 130 citizens.

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My question is not listed here. Where can I send email to ask a question not listed here?
Send email to meet@ams.org.

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