Having stayed and survived a major hurricane myself, Hurricane Hugo, I was willing to accept personal responsibility for my decision and rely on myself for my survival. Those Katrina survivors who could have left but chose to stay must also accept some of the responsibility for their decision.
Even though I know they made the wrong decision, I have sent money to help and will send more money in the future.
My wife has aunts, uncles & cousins in New Orleans and we haven't been able to find out if they are alive or dead. We will offer to let them stay in our home if we can get in touch with them. We wouldn't be going through this torment if they had evacuated.
Again, I'm sorry.
>>I wasn't referring to those who couldn't leave, I was referring to those who wouldn't leave.>>
I agree, stubborness has it's own penalty sometimes.
I apologize too. Emotions are high right now.
Take care and I hope your wife's family is ok!!!
The U.S. Postal Service announced this morning that evacuees at the Astrodome will be able to receive mail as early as Saturday.
The service created a special ZIP code to handle the mail: 77230.
Anyone who thinks they may have a friend or loved one sheltered at the Astrodome should address letters by name, with the address General Delivery, Houston, TX 77230.
Just saw this..I pray all are found safe.
I am so sorry to hear that you and your wife have loved ones in NO! I'll say a prayer that you hear from them, or get word somehow, that they are safe.
I also understand where you're coming from as to those folks who chose to stay. They made an error in judgement and I pray they live to learn from it.
We have also donated money and I pray that everyone who can will send whatever they can to help our fellow Americans.
God bless you and your family, chena