"Manditory evacuation"

[SAWYER]

What happens to the poor who can't afford to evacuate and spring for a hotel? Do they actually go around rounding people up and making them leave? Is that even legal?

 

[Goosemaster]

that sounds like of work for Lousianians

 

[Crono]

Shelters are free. And I think even for "mandatory" evacuations they can't physically force you to leave.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emergency_evacuation

 

[nageov3t]

they had buses and stuff.

I don't think they were forcibly removing people, but everyone seemed to make pretty clear that people who were staying should expect to be on their own (what was the mayors comments about axes?)

 

[Chaotic42]

Originally posted by: Sawyer
What happens to the poor who can't afford to evacuate and spring for a hotel? Do they actually go around rounding people up and making them leave? Is that even legal?

They can't make you leave, but they will try. Very often, they will drive around with a megaphone, broadcasting the evacuation order. They will do what they can to help people get out.

 

[xSauronx]

Originally posted by: Crono
Shelters are free. And I think even for "mandatory" evacuations they can't physically force you to leave.

no, but it does mean youre on your own and its not just a suggestion. usually after that you cant count on emergency services or law enforcement during the duration of the storm.

on the outer banks it also means the ferry's wont be running, so if youre on an island and you dont go...you may be in for some deep shit

 

[Peelback79]

Originally posted by: Crono
Shelters are free. And I think even for "mandatory" evacuations they can't physically force you to leave.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emergency_evacuation

Ture, they can't force you to leave. But their liberal governing body will send the police around and take your guns forcing you to face any uncertainty unarmed. Sigh, I hope the hurricane doesn't hit.