Originally Posted by
mikensf74
I tell ya, if Ike makes it into the gulf and if staying on present course toward Louisiana (still many days and revisions away), would be sad to see Louisiana officials go through the drill again: "this is the big one" "get out" "evaucate the city"
Our local newspaper reported that the average cost of evacuating by car was $500 per carload of people. That for gas, food and expenses. The average may also include motels.
For many families, this is too much to spend!
Many folks arrived at the shelters in North Texas without a penny to spare.
Will they evacuate again?
Likely not!
The election is loosing a lot of air time on tv with all these storms. I think that is a good thing.