Why don't people evacuate when given the chance? (tornadoes, average, earthquakes)

[LKJ1988]

No one could force me to leave.

[ocnjgirl]

Originally Posted by LKJ1988

No one could force me to leave.

They’re not trying to force anyone to leave.

[LKJ1988]

Originally Posted by ocnjgirl

They’re not trying to force anyone to leave.

They did back in 1985 with Elena. I was on Tampabay then. I just snuck back in the hood later on. Only got gust to 55mph with that storm. It sat offshore 90 miles for 2 days. When i went 80 miles offshore a week later the grouper- snapper fishing was so unreal it was like going back to the 1940's the fish were so thick we got 5000lbs in a day. The rough weather stacked all the fish up on the high peaks. It was unreal for 2 months after. No wonder there are no grouper left.

[phonelady61]

okay living near Columbia sc here waving hand . I live in the country and Columbia is a good say 20 minute drive from me I just hope the roads don't flood too bad and my neighbors house sits right on the ground mine is high up and have a high entry way on my house and a ditch in front but my neighbor has none of those things . Im worried about my husband having to drive to work on Monday too . but at least im not right on the beach thank God . I keep praying it will turn again and go out to sea . I know im praying for a miracle but hey it never hurts to try . well everyone who had to evacuate my prayers are with them and that their property turns out to be okay .

[The Dissenter]

Originally Posted by RamenAddict

People who leave have knowledge as well. I used to live in on a bridge accessible barrier island and in those cases you usually have to leave because they tend to shut the power down at a certain point and the bridges close once the sustained winds reach 40mph. I would even leave work early sometimes if there was just a generally bad storm because I didn’t know if I could get home due to the 40mph issue. While other areas are accessible much longer than those areas... the ferry islands are harder.

I get that. If I was on the Outer Banks, I'd probably lean towards leave. If I was up the road in Hampton Roads, I'd be more apt to ride it out since I would still have a lot of access around.

[user491]

Originally Posted by Purpleplains17

I don’t think you understand the logistics. Where do you live?

When hurricanes are announced everybody and their mothers start leaving the area. The roads are clogged and all flights get booked. People show up at the airport and get turned away because there are absolutely no flights, no matter how much money they are willing to pay.

I don’t think there has been any problem evacuating the coasts of the Carolinas. There are far less people that live there than places like the Florida coasts or the Houston area. It really depends on the area.

Anyone who stays in the Outer Banks for this storm does not value their life, that’s for sure.

[phonelady61]

Originally Posted by user491

I don’t think there has been any problem evacuating the coasts of the Carolinas. There are far less people that live there than places like the Florida coasts or the Houston area. It really depends on the area.

Anyone who stays in the Outer Banks for this storm does not value their life, that’s for sure.

Or riding it out on a boat now that is insane ...

[rummage]

Originally Posted by LKJ1988

No one could force me to leave.

No one wants to. We just don't want you to risk the lives of first responders.

[rummage]

Originally Posted by Purpleplains17

I understand what you are saying but for those of us who have been in such situations we tend to be less judgmental

It’s not easy when you have to pick your poison. Many times it’s devastating. Many times is a calculated risk.

Leave to a place in time like you should have where you can be safe you considered a poison.

[TenderFrost]

Originally Posted by rummage

No one wants to. We just don't want you to risk the lives of first responders.

Wait, somebody holds a gun to their head to keep doing that job ?

It's an incredibly stupid, and not even passive aggressive, it's an outright aggressive excuse, getting endlessly replayed, over and over, like a broken record

As every job, it has its own set of occupational hazards. This is one of them.



I find it incredibly hypocritical that everybody always rushes to their defense, but very conveniently, forgets to mention how much adrenaline or excitement they get and get paid to do it.

Ever listened to a group of such responders in a bar going over their experiences when coastal volunteers are called to rescue people from a ship in a storm? It's a very rare and highly valued once-in-a-lifetime experience (assuming here they survived the call, of course - which isn't always the case, obviously).

Ever had a friend working there ? For great many temperaments, it's an ideal job, for very good reasons.




To get back on topic, the government doesn't get to say if I WANT TO DIE AT MY OWN HOME ! It's my decision, nobody else's. Have I paid the property taxes ? So, GTFO.


Now, it's a free country, so if they decide they wanna play Last Man Standing after crossing over my doorstep, who am I to say otherwise ...