FEMA *is* in MS and AL, the media just isn't covering it. They're certainly in Biloxi.
There is also plenty of gas in the ground iin tanks n parts of MS - but they have to get power going to run gas station pumps. FEMA is bringing in generators to help with that and ALL the utility companies have sent people. It will take time. People will die. Gas alone will not save people. They need fuel, power, and most importantly, water. Water is being trucked in to all three heavily hit states, some by FEMA, some by private donors.
It sucks. it really does. But that's how reality is.
Now, FEMA has an 800 number, listed at the top of the thread. Why don't you call them and ask? They will probably be able to tell you where the closest aid distribution station is to your friends and family down there.
what I don't get is that litterally hundreds of simingly empty tractor trailor trucks are just driving by those people on the bridge... why the heck dont they stop and load those trucks up with those people and drop them off ANYWHERE out side of town.
FEMA *is* in MS and AL, the media just isn't covering it. They're certainly in Biloxi.
Drewsmum: I am telling you what the people there (small towns) have told me,,,,they haven't seen FEMA,,understandibly, FEMA is overwhelmed. Media can't cover it if they aren't there,,,the small rural areas.
There is also plenty of gas in the ground iin tanks n parts of MS - but they have to get power going to run gas station pumps. FEMA is bringing in generators to help with that and ALL the utility companies have sent people. It will take time. People will die.
Drewsmum: Is that what YOU want to hear when it's your family's life on the line. People will die. Wow, what a great bedside manner you have.
Gas alone will not save people
Drewsmum: I beg to differ, please follow:
1. you have gas you can run generator and therefor a/c.
2. you have gas you can drive to closest city (for them Mobile AL) and buy water/ice
3. you have gas you can drive to closest city to working atm and withdraw CASH, to purchase such goods.
4. Seeing as how most of these people will die of dehydration/heat stroke, I think a little a/c and water/food will save people. Do you get it? If you have gas, you have water, food, cash, a/c and the list goes on. Therefore, GAS ALONE will save people right now. THAT my friend, does not take a rocket scientist to figure out.
for the Gulf Coast needs..why can't they bring in some of the things by amphibious landing from the Navy?
The beach access isn't like trying to navigate the Miss River.