After a storm, ice is more than ‘comfort’
No doubt, people do need to be prepare themselves for a major hurricane. Plus, FEMA’s no-ice pledge could encourage more coastal residents to evacuate.
On the other hand, as U.S. Rep. Gene Taylor, D-Miss., points out, people who have ice can stay at home and feed themselves rather than relying on shelters, emergency kitchens or Meals-Ready-To-Eat distributions.
The Sun Herald newspaper in Biloxi quoted Rep. Taylor as calling FEMA “a bunch of buttheads.” It’s a crude sentiment, but at the same time, it would be hard to fault the congressman for speaking the obvious.
Al.com
6/18/8
About the Author(s)
Magnolia Tribune
This article was produced by Magnolia Tribune staff.
More Like This
More From This Author
Previous Story
Next Story
News
|
Aamer Madhani, Associated Press
, Julia Frankel, Associated Press
, Bassem Mroue, Associated Press
•
October 1, 2024
Israel says Iran has fired missiles and it warns residents to shelter in place
Israel warned Lebanese people earlier Tuesday to evacuate border communities to avoid harm from limited ground operations. If Hezbollah ally Iran launched a missile attack, Israel said it would retaliate.
