What do you think should be done for people who don't evacuate? (costs, bill)

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Originally Posted by CaptainNJ

i actually think that people who stay in mandatory evacuation zones should get first priority when it comes to emergency services.

Sure, they can take that bunch out and straight to an involuntary hold in a mental hospital for being a threat to themselves and/or others.

[CaptainNJ]

Originally Posted by annerk

Why?

well, because they are in the most dangerous areas obviously.

im just kidding, i see no reason to help them until the area has been deemed safe to enter. i like to kid around sometimes. i think its funny but ive noticed nobody really appreciates it.

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Originally Posted by CaptainNJ

well, because they are in the most dangerous areas obviously.

im just kidding, i see no reason to help them until the area has been deemed safe to enter. i like to kid around sometimes. i think its funny but ive noticed nobody really appreciates it.

If you had used a "" after your statement people would have known you were kidding.

[Mightyqueen801]

Originally Posted by CaptainNJ

well, because they are in the most dangerous areas obviously.

im just kidding, i see no reason to help them until the area has been deemed safe to enter. i like to kid around sometimes. i think its funny but ive noticed nobody really appreciates it.

I do, but I tend to think it's more that you want certain people to think you are serious so that they will argue with you.

[CaptainNJ]

Originally Posted by Mightyqueen801

I do, but I tend to think it's more that you want certain people to think you are serious so that they will argue with you.

well, im stuck at home today so arguing on the internet and eating butterfingers is a big part of my day.

[sweetana3]

There are simply times when the rescuers lives are in such danger that they cannot try and rescue anyone. Then it is triage to determine what to do and who to rescue first. Common sense prevails.

This is really nothing new. People have tried to ride out storms and then called for help even during the storm itself. They have been told no and after the danger to rescuers has passed, the needs are assessed. Does not matter the reason for staying. Some have died and some will continue to die.

[Kayekaye]

Originally Posted by annerk

I'm not being at all irrational. The irrational people are those who are refusing to evacuate even though they know that they are in a flood zone.

I can't believe the rationale of those baiting you in this discussion. Shame on them.

[AnonChick]

I think that -if- they have to rescue anyone who rejected a mandatory evacuation order, then the people who get evacuated should be issued hefty fines to help cover the cost of their rescue, AND that of anyone who needed rescuing outside of an evacuation area.

So, let's say it cost $1000 to rescue Joe Smith in Evacuation Area Central. He should be fined $2000; one for himself, and one for a random stranger in Non-Evacuation Area.

[lkb0714]

Originally Posted by AnonChick

I think that -if- they have to rescue anyone who rejected a mandatory evacuation order, then the people who get evacuated should be issued hefty fines to help cover the cost of their rescue, AND that of anyone who needed rescuing outside of an evacuation area.

So, let's say it cost $1000 to rescue Joe Smith in Evacuation Area Central. He should be fined $2000; one for himself, and one for a random stranger in Non-Evacuation Area.

I agree that they should be fined the entire cost of their rescue. I don't think it is possible to make them pay for someone else's rescue.

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Originally Posted by AnonChick

I think that -if- they have to rescue anyone who rejected a mandatory evacuation order, then the people who get evacuated should be issued hefty fines to help cover the cost of their rescue, AND that of anyone who needed rescuing outside of an evacuation area.

So, let's say it cost $1000 to rescue Joe Smith in Evacuation Area Central. He should be fined $2000; one for himself, and one for a random stranger in Non-Evacuation Area.

Ha! They could only wish the cost would be $1000. It would be around to $3K, and that's a simple rescue with no swift water and no first aid/medical. If it's after the winds have passed and they use a helicopter, add $10K. If mutual aid is involved, add another $3K. If a paid crew is involved, tack on another $5K.