So, who's responsible?

[Charade]

I don't know that they should be given priority, but they should certainly be helped by the local government to find a way out. Unfortunately, that didn't happen in this case.

What I'd like to know is why there were still people in hospitals after the mandatory evacuation was issued? Was there not enough time?

 

[gina2000]

The fact that the local government would be helping them becomes, in an of itself, a priority situation because they normally would be left to ensure their own safety. Under the current set of conditions, the sick were helped only by the workers that took care of them and the other groups were left to their own devices until some people chose to go to the Dome.

 

[BuckNaked]

The fact that the local government would be helping them becomes, in an of itself, a priority situation because they normally would be left to ensure their own safety. Under the current set of conditions, the sick were helped only by the workers that took care of them and the other groups were left to their own devices until some people chose to go to the Dome.

I'm sorry, I misunderstood what you meant by priority. Priority for government help, yes. Priority in getting out of town, no.

 

[Lisa loves Pooh]

My point is only that in an evacuation procedure, those without resources, the elderly and the sick should be given priority whenever we can because they cannot help themselves. It's unrealistic to expect to be able to save everyone but it is reasonable to try to ensure safety for as many people as possible including those who cannot help themselves.

I'm not certain I understand this--should they be given priority for assistance to evacuate---okay, sure.

Are they important than my family. No they are not. Nor am I more important than your family, etc etc.

It is unrealistic to save everyone b/c stuff happens. Human error happens. Not enough time happens.

But any plan should at its best try to save as close to 100% as possible. But in a catastrophic event--death will happen.

 

[gina2000]

The poor, the sick and the elderly should be given priority in that they should be getting assistance from the local government to evacuate. Normally, governments leave it up to individuals to make their plans to evacuate. If the local government aids them in evacuation, the government is giving them priority because they are helping one or more sets of individuals rather than all individuals.

I must be speaking greek today.

Okay, Buck, you got it.

 

[Talking Hands]

I asked "who's responsible for the safety and well being of the folks living along our coasts"?

I could just as easily said "who's in charge of the safety and well being of the folks...."

They're synonymous, in this context.

So, who do you think should be "in charge" and "responsible" for evacuating the nursing homes in your area?

FEMA?
Jeb?
Charlotte County officals?

The nursing homes should have a plan in place if they are in an evacuation zone. The county government should have a plan in place to help if needed. FEMA is for after not the initial evacuation. Jeb. Really he is only one man even if he is the governor. Once he declares and emergency and orders that evacuation start it is up to the local officials unless they ask for help. I know Miami Beach has a plan to get everyone off the beach in the event of a storm as does the City of Miami. Now if you are in unincorporated Dade I don't know that they have a real plan but I have never checked because we aren't and evacuatiion zone.