People who had followed the advice to evacuate and driven themselves -- obviously couldn't afford shelter themselves -- are being turned away from the Astrodome because they're not the "right" evacuees. I understand there is a logistical problem with the Astrodome only able to to hold so many, but that was very disturbing, especially as these people had done the smart thing, but now were stranded. Said they were told there were already shelters open that could handle them, but they couldn't find any and no one could give them an answer on where to go.
I agree 100%. The guy had every right to be po'd. I have been watching cable news/streaming news/internet reports for four days. Basically I have access to 1000 times more information than this guy had, and I would have told him to goto the Astrodome too. Totally ridiculous.
Something tells me that people who showed up outside the Super Dome after Katrina will not be going to the Astro Dome either. I bet this why they quit letting people in.
Once these people get to the Astro Dome then the paperwork will be started on them and their "starting over" funds will be handed out to them.
Astro Dome can only hold 20,000
CNN on LIVE right now outside the Astro Dome
"People who had followed the advice to evacuate and driven themselves -- obviously couldn't afford shelter themselves -- are being turned away from the Astrodome because they're not the "right" evacuees. "
There are several other shelters already set up for refugees in Houston, and they'll likely be much more comfortable in them. Everyone is tired and frustrated at this point, and there is much understandable confusion. However, if evacuees need a place to stay, they just need to keep asking where shelters are until they find the people who know. Texans do want to help.
Dallas' Reunion Arena is also set up as to take folks from New Orleans, and they've got space.