A tipster sends along this message, which is hanging on the wall in the NBC News' New Orleans bureau:

YOU KNOW IT'S A GOOD DAY IN HURRICANE COVERAGE WHEN:

There is no rubber footwear involved in the day's shoot.

Breathing apparatus is optional.

The waders stay in the car.

The MRE's stay in the car.

Two words: "Lunch Break."

A pillow instead of a headrest in the back of the SUV.

New York says "You're all on tape."

Your shower doesn't come out of an Ozarka bottle.

The mosquitoes aren't't big enough to have a tail number and a flight attendant.

You don't discover the waterproof capabilities of your cell phone.

The sleeping spot for the night doesn't have a license plate attached.

Your beverage of choice hasn't been baking in a car all day.

One path out of the truck, not six.

Cell phones actually work.

Dinner includes silverware and a plate.

Breakfast doesn't include canned chili or tuna.

Moving the sat truck doesn't involve chains, a wrecker or a tow truck.