I can't believe that in hurricane country, the public isn't told how to be prepared. I live in earthquake country, and you can bet it's pounded into us. You know the routine--batteries, radio, meds, insurance papers, WATER and FOOD--and told to be prepared to not expect help for at least 72 hours... I'm starting to get mad...
They are told in Florida, some folks choose not to listen.
We get that word in Florida, readily publicized every year although I wouldn't say hammered in. The 72 hour on-your-own is pretty much standard for ANY disaster.
You better believe it... who has been saying differently? We were always prepared... especially after SF in 1989...
"I can't believe that in hurricane country, the public isn't told how to be prepared. I live in earthquake country, and you can bet it's pounded into us. You know the routine--batteries, radio, meds, insurance papers, WATER and FOOD--and told to be prepared to not expect help for at least 72 hours... I'm starting to get mad..."
I live in RI and at the first report of a blizzard or a hurricane everyone , and I do mean EVERYONE, is at the local Stop & Shop getting milk, bread ,and batteries. It came in handy during the Blizzard of "78 when the state was literally shut down for a week.