Aug. 26, 2011 - Lessons from Katrina

It appears Hurricane Irene is making some nasty weekend plans. I wanted to remind everyone of what we should have learned from Katrina.

As a disclaimer, I want to state if you lost any family, friends, or furnishing in any catastrophe, I am sorry for your loss. Like most people, I donated belongings and funds after Katrina.

With that said, let’s go over a few basic Hurricane Rules:

#1. A mandatory evacuation means just that... Get The Hell Out!!! Don't blame the Government after they tell you to go and you decide to stay. If they hadn't said anything, I can see the argument.

#2. If there is an emergency, stock up on water and non-perishables. If you didn't do this, it's not the government’s fault you're starving. I live in Ohio and I have enough beans, ravioli, beef jerky, and juice boxes to make it through six weeks. My biggest fear isn’t hurricanes, it’s that the local store may run out of my favorites.

#3. If you run out of food and water, find a store that has some and borrow what you need. DO NOT LOOT!!! Remember, plasma screen TV's, DVD's, CD's, and Nike shoes are not edible. Leave them alone.

#4. If someone comes in to help you, don't shoot at them and then complain no one is helping you. It’s called hazard pay, not combat duty.

#5. My tax money should not pay to rebuild a sports stadium or a floating casino. Also, my tax money shouldn't go to rebuild a city that is under sea level. You wouldn't build your house on quicksand.If you want to live below sea level, join the Navy.

President Kennedy said it best... "Ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country."



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