Los Angeles might not be able to guarantee the safety of innocent people, either. There's also a lack of housing for them. I couldn't imagine trying to house them at the Staples Center. It would be a nightmare for those people.
My bf told me that crews cleaned up the housing on the former George AFB, for fire victims, but it wasn't needed. Maybe we could take in families? We have a criminal element up here, but nothing like L.A.
As for getting reimbursed, I think Bush won't tolerate anyone getting stiffed.
Plenty of room in the Los Angeles Convention Center....