Beware the call to evacuate: The worst damage occurred inland, in places that might typically be refuges for people fleeing the coasts.
October 11th, 2016“…..Evacuations are not easy. Businesses lose money. Residents, many already exhausted from nailing plywood over windows, have to come up with an evacuation plan. Do they impose on relatives? Do they pay for a hotel, if they can even find one? Do they go to emergency shelters, typically uncomfortable and averse to pets……Then there are those who want to evacuate but have no easy way to do so: people without cars, people who do not speak English well and may not understand directions on how to leave, older people, those with disabilities. Even tourists, who often know no one locally, can be at a loss on what to do…..”
Legend description:
- Occurring or Imminent – Significant flooding is already occurring or is forecast to occur during the outlook period.
- Likely – Weather conditions indicate that significant flooding can be expected during the outlook period.
- Possible – Weather conditions indicate that significant flooding could occur. Such flooding is neither certain nor imminent