Hard to disagree with you.
The only "super power" on the face of the planet, and we can't muster the resources to go in and pull these people out.
But at the same time, this should be a lesson to the rest of us.
Do NOT depend on the Government to help you in case of a real disaster be it natural or man made.
Keep your powder dry, keep an emergency evac plan handy, keep 10 to 15 days of food and water stowed nearby and enough ammo for a small war.
You may need it.
Any Republicans who have the intestinal fortitude, aka "ballz," should be ramming the lessons of this nightmare down the throats of the stupid American public. Politicizing a tragedy? No, teaching valuable lessons, if they dare.
Experience is an expensive school, but fools will learn at no other.
"...keep 10 to 15 days of food and water.."
Yes - this obviously shows that the 2-3 days recommended by the gov't is not enough. Of course - if your basement pantry is flooded or the gas pipe blows up your stash in the garage your still in trouble. I guess in a flood prone area supplies in the attic would be wise. And seperate locations (including sheds) for earthquake prone areas in case part of the house collapses.