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I live on the the Gulf Coast, and let me tell you (Original Post) kalli007 Oct 2012 OP
So you must be a conservative. zonkers Oct 2012 #1
Prudent is more like it ... chemenger Oct 2012 #2
Uhhhh not sure with what wanting to live has to do with my political leanings...... kalli007 Oct 2012 #7
I remember this from Katrina RandiFan1290 Oct 2012 #3
+1 PotatoChip Oct 2012 #4
Especially in urban areas. reusrename Oct 2012 #5
And just leave some bottled water for JanMichael Oct 2012 #6
I know cost is a factor for many - TBF Oct 2012 #14
When Houston was told to evacuate for Rita, they got stuck on highways. LisaL Oct 2012 #8
OK NO BLAMING the victims here! Geez people, get off your high horse. kalli007 Oct 2012 #9
The problem with Rita is that Katy evacuated - seriously TBF Oct 2012 #13
Category 2 or above revolution breeze Oct 2012 #10
That would be me too! ananda Oct 2012 #11
I'm south of Houston TBF Oct 2012 #12

kalli007

(683 posts)
7. Uhhhh not sure with what wanting to live has to do with my political leanings......
Tue Oct 30, 2012, 09:55 PM
Oct 2012

Care to explain?

RandiFan1290

(6,204 posts)
3. I remember this from Katrina
Tue Oct 30, 2012, 07:16 AM
Oct 2012

The wealthy think it is so easy to pack up the Land Rover and head for the summer home.

 

reusrename

(1,716 posts)
5. Especially in urban areas.
Tue Oct 30, 2012, 07:25 AM
Oct 2012

I still hear people say that the folks at the Superdome deserved what happened to them because they should have evacuated. Well, they did evacuate, the Superdome was the shelter that they evacuated to. There was National Guard there and everything.

Blame the victim is a popular game.

JanMichael

(24,841 posts)
6. And just leave some bottled water for
Tue Oct 30, 2012, 07:51 AM
Oct 2012

the servants that stay to make sure "looters" don't get into the main mansion!

TBF

(31,892 posts)
14. I know cost is a factor for many -
Wed Oct 31, 2012, 08:23 AM
Oct 2012

and there were busses to take folks off Galveston if they were willing to go. I know it's not ideal and pets are sometimes an issue.

I also don't think we need to evacuate all the suburbs.

We are typical suburban in south Houston - no summer homes or time shares. We have a Marriott in a small town that we like between here and Dallas that takes dogs - and we head there. We are also in an evacuation zone. Folks in Katy should not be evacuating - that is why the roads were crowded during Rita. Folks who had no business evacuating were doing so.

You make a really good point though - folks don't realize it is costly for gas, food, hotels on the road and that will keep folks from going even when they are in the evacuation zone and should leave.

LisaL

(44,961 posts)
8. When Houston was told to evacuate for Rita, they got stuck on highways.
Tue Oct 30, 2012, 10:02 PM
Oct 2012

It was safer to stay at home than to evacuate. So, please. Quit blaming the victims.

kalli007

(683 posts)
9. OK NO BLAMING the victims here! Geez people, get off your high horse.
Wed Oct 31, 2012, 06:39 AM
Oct 2012

I made a PERSONAL statement - and yes I was part of the Rita evacuation, however I live on the coast where it is not safer to stay in your homes. My statement was to communicate what a weenie I am when it comes to storms and other natural disasters, and that I flee even when it's a teeny hurricane.

I read and re-read my post, and at NO point did I mention anyone else. IDK if it's the election or what, but people have to quit assuming every post is intended to blame or degrade someone else. If anything I was making fun of myself.

TBF

(31,892 posts)
13. The problem with Rita is that Katy evacuated - seriously
Wed Oct 31, 2012, 08:20 AM
Oct 2012

leave the roads free so those of us in the evacuation zones can get out. We are not saying Katy and Conroe should evacuate - in fact plenty of folks fill up the hotels in the Woodlands just to stay closer to work and get out of the way of the storm.

Think about it.

revolution breeze

(879 posts)
10. Category 2 or above
Wed Oct 31, 2012, 08:14 AM
Oct 2012

And I am gone. Not an easy feat but living t hisclose to the Gulf, an evacuation plan is a necessity

TBF

(31,892 posts)
12. I'm south of Houston
Wed Oct 31, 2012, 08:18 AM
Oct 2012

we are on the edge of an evacuation zone. Kids are young (dogs too) so we load up our cars and get the hell out for a week. There are hotels all over Texas ... with running water etc. It's bad enough when we go home to empty stores, gas stations, and a fridge to clean out. Sitting through no electricity all week is not worth it.

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