We're not gleefully jeering those who suffer generally beyond their control.
We can't help but get scathingly cynical about those who, having gotten pounded 4 times last year AND got a week's warning this year, couldn't be bothered to stick a few gallons of water in the freezer - and in turn blame [Jeb] Bush et al.
Keep in mind the media-generated aspect of this story. The media could show up after a great church picnic, and find a few whiners who would complain about the ants, the burnt chicken, and how the juice ran out early. It will always be so.