Let’s face it; they are just working class people, mostly white. You really think the government of California cares about them??
Nobody is talking about the human toll. Even if that dam doesn't burst, those people's lives are ruined. They most probably have mortgages and jobs that depend on the region being safe. If they leave, they won't be able to sell their houses and they'll have to start over somewhere. That will be with credit destroyed because of their debts.
The best thing that could happen for them can only happen if they have flood insurance. As many as possible family members should get to safety. Then they should pray that a deluge washes their house away. Then insurance will cover it. Otherwise they're trapped in a soggy mess without many options.
I wish news would spell out some of this stuff about the human toll. People might then think twice about the potential for environmental disaster.
You really think the government of California cares about them??
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I self declare as a Snail Darter.
Now they will care.