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The reports yesterday were that the astrodome would be limited to 27,000. I am certain that Houston and Texas officials, who are not understaffed or overwhelmed by the situation, will have a much larger police presence in the midst of the refugees, as well as lights, A/C, water, food, working toilets, and far, far better sanitary conditions. There is even a child care area and showers set up. I haven't heard anything, but wouldn't be surprised if there is a separation of the males from the women and children unless they are with their families.

The judge in charge of the Astrodome operation, mentioned this morning in a TV interview that they were expecting over 35,000 and that is why they were turning away others and sending them to other shelters in the Houston area. I still say this is a disaster waiting to happen, while the facilities at a stadium may be OK for those at a game for a few hours, as not everybody at a game will use the restroom, for a long term situation there will not be enough restrooms, nor the staff to keep them in a sanitized condition. Not to mention all these separate areas, the fact that beds take up more room than fans in seats and triage facilities, I think they would be better off holding the number in the dome to under 20,000.