I disagree that it's a lot of poor any color suffering the most. This has been a great equalizer. So, you are actually saying that those that had nothing to begin with are suffering more than those that had something and who now have nothing? They are all suffering and their past economic condition isn't meaning much at the moment. Well, I take that back. Those that had nothing seem to be looting to get their "pay back" right now.
Sh*t man. I got credit cards with high limits, two cars, cellphones, and plenty of homeowner's insurance. If the call came to evacuate I would reluctantly leave town, and wait it out from a plush hotel room somewhere.
If I didn't have any of that I think I would be highly tempted to stay behind and protect my meager belongings come Hell or highwater as so many did.
As for the looters if they're not getting groceries, or candles they should be shot on sight.