Looked at from a safe distance, over here in the UK, it was generally reported that after hurricane Katrina, that the response of FEMA and other authorities was found wanting.

It would seem that lessons have been learnt and the TPTB now respond much more effectively.

There will always be things that could have been done better, but I agree that in general FEMA and others have done a good job and are to be thanked for their efforts.