Slow news day for Reuters.
Why the H-E-double-hockey-sticks would anyone live in FL and not have hurricane insurance?
I think anyone who lives in a hurricane or tornadoe region should read "The 3 Little Pigs"..should open a few eyes to the construction methods used in those areas...
MD
It's Bush's Fault!!!
/sarcasm
An entire article of good news for the hurricane survivors with a downbeat headline, yeah, that's Reuters.
Kerry needs to shoot some more Charlie in the back.
First, insurance should pay for temporary housing if you have proper insurance. Second, if you need food, do what you would normally do - pay for it yourself.
"We're very well taken care of, there's lots of everything," Kathy Tooker, 30, said. She and her four children were among some 500 people at a Red Cross shelter at the L.A. Ainger Middle School in Englewood.
But frustration, fatigue and anger were beginning to set in.
Some of the people at the shelter were wondering when they would get vouchers for food and housing, others worried they might be forced out soon.
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Like many of the people whose homes were demolished or destroyed, Tooker said she would need help to get back on her feet.
"We need all the help we can get moneywise, we have to repair the ceiling, the walls, the floor, we need to replace all the furniture, all our clothes, everything."
Many of the people hit by Charley lived in mobile homes and lost almost everything.
"It's tough.... Just trying to clean up. Tough to start over," said Anthony Jones, 42, whose two-bedroom mobile home in Punta Gorda was shredded.
Jones, speaking after a day of picking through his scattered belongings, said he was not insured and hoped for help from the federal government.
"I don't know. They say they're gonna pump billions in here but I don't have a lot of hope."
I'm just guessing here, but do you suppose these people might have cable tv, cell phones, and a heavy reliance on SSA for their retirement? Oh yeah - I forgot to add, a "D" following their voter registration.
So they expect to be taken care of? If you live in hurricane country, tornado country, earthquake country (like I do) you need to have some basic supplies put aside to take care of yourself in case of emergency. In the case of being evacuated, I would think you'd have some emergency kits that you throw into your car that would have water, and food that wouldn't need to refrigerated or cooked. A first aid kit, your medications. But no, don't be prepared, then start complaining because the gooberment isn't getting you food and housing vouchers as quickly as you would like.
Concrete homes in Florida. Not just a good idea, but cost effective.
Think about it.
Why do people keep buying stick built homes in hurricane prone and tornado prone locations?
wanna bet that 99.9% of those who are "frustrated" are Democrats?
Showing rapid support for the state where his brother, Jeb Bush, is governor and which could be key to his re-election hopes in November, President Bush toured the worst-hit areas on Sunday.
Typical Reuters editorializing disguised as news.
Here’s the same report, if Clinton were still President:
Demonstrating a sincere concern that many residents found touching, President Clinton toured the worst-hit areas on Sunday, boldly reassuring residents that he would do all in his power to return the joy the hurricane swept from their lives, provided the recalcitrant Republicans in congress did not try to thwart his relief efforts.
So Mr. Jones wants the taxpayer to bail him out because he chose not to get insurance. I'll bet this loser plays the lotto every day. Maybe that's why he'll tell you he can't afford insurance.
Hey Retuers, the reason the aid was slow to get into Florida after Andrew was because Gov Lawton Chiles(Democrat) did not ask for Federal assistance right away. The Governor has to ask for the aid first.
Do some homework you fools.
Jones, speaking after a day of picking through his scattered belongings, said he was not insured and hoped for help from the federal government."
Tough sh!t, Tony!
You get to live in South Florida, and you want ME to pay for a new house for you?
Move back to Ohio, why don't you?
There are still many here in VA, that are living in a FEMA trailer, and awaiting a decision on their claims from Isabelle, last Sept.
This boggles my mind
It makes you wonder if these people actually come from the same genes that gave us the likes of Thomas Jefferson, Patrick Henry and George Washington.
Once our forefathers roared for Liberty on this continent.
Now their grandchildren whine for security and govt assistance.
Yes it's traumatic, yes it hurts, yes it's going to be difficult to come back, but it's not impossible. Help is available and it will be provided, patience is a word that you need to learn.
My heart goes out to the Gasparilla Island Billionaires. The ones in the trailer parks should know better. That about covers it for my sympathies.
For somebody who lost his home, probably nothing the government does will be enough and fast enough.
If he sends disaster relief money in, he will be accused of
1) favoring his brother,
2) playing politics with tragedy, and
3) spending too much money that could be used for AIDS research, global warming (pick whatever left wing hobby horse you please).
If he doesn't, he'll be accused of being a hard hearted right wing meanie.
He may be accused of being both at the same time!
If he shows up, then the Poodle will accuse him of
1) getting there too late,
2) getting in the way, and
3) exploiting the tragedy for political gain.
If he doesn't visit, then the Gigolo will accuse him of being a callous, heartless, right wing meanie who is out of touch with working families.