This article documents the reluctance of undocumented Hispanic/Latino workers to evacuate New Orleans due to fear of deportation. The article also cites the shortcomings of efforts to disseminate evacuation messages in Spanish.
Prengaman, P. (2008, September 2). Illegal Immigrants Opted to Stay During Hurricane Gustav. Associated Press. Retrieved September 3, 2008, from http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5iyJf4AjetFu540gIpceLrdgPMm5wD92UQEP00