I also think that was the mindset of the local officials and now they are overwhelmed. I think that is why there is so much confusion.
The look on the face of the lady in Charge of the state police was alarming. She was definitely a deer in the headlights, and she was in charge. When asked by the reporter where these people need to go she had no answer, nothing!
Same with the State Farm spokesman who told people to call and was then told there are no phones and then she told people to go on the website and was told no internet. When asked if an adjuster would be coming out she really had no answer.
Never saw so many clueless people in my life. There was absolutely no planning for a disaster. Now I can add the head of the State Police who is a woman(?). Excuse me but this Governor has way too many women in charge and I am a woman so I can say it! :)