Even the poorest of the poor have tvs and radios. It's tragic that they lost their lives but we are not invincible and buildings aren't either. After last year's busy cane season, everyone in the south by coastal water should have the common sense to evacuate. Even when Katrina was a Cat 1, at least 9 people died in S. Florida. Most were hit by falling trees.
bump to 236. It's called an opinion. I live in hurricane territory and my "opinion" is based upon how Florida deals with canes. They make people leave or sign a paper that they know they are risking their lives. Our law enforcement and other first responders do not go out at all until the storms are over. It's not the same as how it's done in Louisiana apparently. We also have a reverse 911 system where they call people so give them information.
Shocking disregard for the poor who do not have resources to walk to a shelter, rent a car, or even know people in their poor neighborhoods who can help them. I'm astounded with the reactions I am seeing here.