2aHawaii

General Topics => Preparedness and Survival => Topic started by: Jaydawg on August 26, 2011, 08:59:38 PM

Title: NY evacs in for Hurricane Irene. Transportation to shut down. wtf?
Post by: Jaydawg on August 26, 2011, 08:59:38 PM

I don't get it.

The government orders evac of 250,000 people from NYC.  Then says they will shut down the subways by noon Saturday.  Possibly closing the bridges as well.   Emergency shelters are open but can only accomodate so many people.  I'd take my chances sheltering in place.  :shake: 

Title: Re: NY evacs in for Hurricane Irene. Transportation to shut down. wtf?
Post by: vooduchikn on August 26, 2011, 11:11:49 PM

Quote from: Jaydawg on August 26, 2011, 08:59:38 PM

I don't get it.

The government orders evac of 250,000 people from NYC.  Then says they will shut down the subways by noon Saturday.  Possibly closing the bridges as well.   Emergency shelters are open but can only accomodate so many people.  I'd take my chances sheltering in place.  :shake:

Never waste a good crisis

Title: Re: NY evacs in for Hurricane Irene. Transportation to shut down. wtf?
Post by: 2aHawaii on August 27, 2011, 02:42:36 AM

I guess they just do things differently on the East Coast ???