There are a few possibilities I guess.
1- Worst case scenario- mass casualities.
2- Because the damage is SO extensive out there- they have decided it is truly unsafe for anyone to try to go back and will result in more emergency rescues being necessary- tying up busy SAR crews for no good reason.
3- Communication is confused and even the officials/authorities are in shock- resulting in weird behavior by everyone.
I can’t think of other reasons- but I’m probably missing something(s).
All very valid reasons. Also after several Gulf Coast hurricanes there have been wild animals foraging and people can get hurt by them. They are disoriented and hungry.
It has to be very dangerous to go back in there and those there need to get out and let them get their work done to secure it up for insurance adjusters and others to return eventually. The rescue people need a break and having people in the way will just create more problems, more mouths to feed, more water to bring in, etc.
There is no reason for anyone to stay down there. There are no services and probably won’t be for a long time.
Could Bolivar have any restricted federal facilities?