In the case of Hurricane Katrina, one thing that could have been done differently was to improve the evacuation plan and ensure that everyone had access to transportation out of the city. The evacuation plan relied heavily on private transportation, which was not available to many low-income and elderly residents who did not own cars or could not afford to leave. Additionally, some people were not able to evacuate due to health issues or lack of mobility, and the plan did not provide adequate assistance for these individuals.
To address this issue, a better evacuation plan could have been developed that included more options for public transportation, such as buses and trains, and better coordination with local community groups and organizations to help those who were unable to evacuate on their own. The plan could have also included better communication and outreach to vulnerable populations to ensure that everyone was aware of the evacuation plan and had the resources and support needed to leave the city safely.