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imanamerican63

(13,800 posts) Fri Oct 7, 2016, 08:59 AM Oct 2016

I do feel bad for those who are trapped after the storm, but..... [View all]

the authorities warned everyone to leave the area since Tuesday! I understand they had reasons to stay, but again your life and the life of a someone that has to rescue you is undoubtedly the most valuable issue!

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I do feel bad for those who are trapped after the storm, but..... [View all] imanamerican63 Oct 2016 OP

Some people can't afford to go. alarimer Oct 2016 #1

That's the biggest reason people don't evacuate. LuvNewcastle Oct 2016 #2

Lots of shelters open mcar Oct 2016 #4

Only 1 shelter in each county takes pets RockaFowler Oct 2016 #12

If the only reasons not to go Shankapotomus Oct 2016 #13

wow LWolf Oct 2016 #3

Ok! I get your point.. imanamerican63 Oct 2016 #5

Okay. LWolf Oct 2016 #19

Maybe in Katrina GulfCoast66 Oct 2016 #15

I never evacuated. Those who ended up "trapped" were those who left and couldn't return. cwydro Oct 2016 #6

The problem I have with that kind of decision... Adrahil Oct 2016 #8

There's the problem The2ndWheel Oct 2016 #17

It may seem foolish or selfish, but my folks and many neighbors decide to stay put. (Ft Pierce) jmg257 Oct 2016 #7

Suicide is fine, but taking rescuers with you is criminal ksoze Oct 2016 #9

My son is a Grad Student CRK7376 Oct 2016 #10

Glad to hear that. Delphinus Oct 2016 #14

This message was self-deleted by its author kestrel91316 Oct 2016 #11

I lived in Oklahoma for a long time while doing my PhD. a la izquierda Oct 2016 #16

To me it's a split decision duncang Oct 2016 #18