I understand that perfectly well, but it is a form of socialism, and it doesn't work any more in a crisis than it does long-term. In a free market society, businesses are restrained from price gouging because people would no longer shop there after the crisis is over, so they'd have to choose between a short-term profit and long-term sustainability of their business. Most would do the right thing, and if they were able to charge more when the availability was low (regardless of the reason), they'd be more likely to stock up for such an emergency. Many of them would go out of their way to help out during a crisis because of the good will this would build up among their long-term customers.
I'm still having doubts about that nursing home picture. Something about it just doesn't ring true to me.
I agree Shirley. The knitting would have been a sodden mass and she would not be continuing with it. It looks photo-shopped to me. All their upper clothing would have been a lot wetter. That's all.
well the NY times says it true. look at the pic i posted and back in the right hand corner you'll see a cat. he/she was rescued to. its name was Bozo https://www.nytimes.com/2017/08/30/us/nursing-home-flood-rescue.html
Sad to say, but it truly is a real picture. The nursing home was in Dickinson, Texas, which is slightly NW of Galveston, so they were very close to the coast. They were flooded very rapidly, and the staff were not at all prepared. Even Houston's mayor made a point to question the validity of the photograph, and he announced it to be a true happening on live TV.
Here is a website that may answer some of your questions. https://www.fema.gov/national-flood-insurance-program# This is probably the appropriate page you were referring to... https://www.fema.gov/nfip-file-your-claim# Click on the steps for more information... This is a FEMA website and they administer the national flood insurance program, but through your insurance company. So always start with your insurance company. You pay them to represent you. Make them earn their pay. Also, kudos to you for requesting flood insurance be included along with your regular homeowners policy. I requested flood and earthquake insurance and every other thing I could come up with. I live well above any flood plains and there hasn't been a major earthquake in 200+ years.
@Ina I. Wonder, don't forget to check those floor joists. If it got within 2" of your door and doors are generally at the same height of floors, then something has to support that floor. Good Luck!
Ina, don't forget to get as much rest as you can. You will need your strength for the new day. Am praying!
First of all, our gas prices have gone up by at least 5 cents here. Noticed it on Tuesday. Second, The Today Show, Good Morning American and others are now talking about scammers. I figured soon or later they would show up. I have a name for these folks, but it's way to naughty for the forum. From working part of my career in Purchasing and Inventory Control Management, I think Ken is completely right about "supply and demand". Just the way it will be.
you're right of course Cody. and not unexpected. the cons move in However, while many citizens heard the call for help, others tried to profit from the tragedy through scams, price gouging and fraud. The Texas Attorney General’s Office said it received about 600 complaints as of Tuesday, adding the "number is rising," according to the San Antonio Express. Officials warned about fake fundraisers being shared and urged people to only donate to established organizations. they help move people out of they're homes then rob it http://www.foxnews.com/us/2017/08/3...ep-up-to-help-others-during-deadly-storm.html