My first cup of morning coffee still half full, I just watched a short video clip of people in their cars trying to get out of Tampa before hurricane Helene makes ground. Bumper to bumper even yesterday… cars are lined up on the interstate… it’s awful.
Unlike tornados, the length of warning time prior to a hurricane allows ample time for evacuation. In the instance of Helene, if I lived on the east coast of Florida north of Sarasota, I would’ve already packed up my most precious belongings — along with my hounds — and left at least two days ago.
I would be an expert on the return home of shame.
Of course, leaving early means you might’ve packed up for nothing. The hurricane might weaken, or change course and miss your home altogether. I would be that weird Florida neighbor that all the brave residents make fun of. I would also be the one without fear of losing electricity and a toilet that flushes.
Tornadoes form rapidly and there’s little warning.
Living in Indiana, we understand that tornadoes are localized and short-lived. Just knowing your safe place is the best you can do. Of course, they’re incredibly destructive too — but my current return of shame is walking out of the bathroom.
What about you? Would you be a “ride it out” or a “get out” person?
At the very least, I hope you’re as thoughtful Juan on X… 🙄
Marco Rubio: 15-20ft storm surge projected for parts of Florida’s big-bend. No one will survive surges like this If you are in an evacuation zone please get out now!
Juan: Florida, you are a bunch of Trump loving crappy people, but I still want you to be safe during this huracain. Listen to evacuation warnings.
Now you know: The word “hurricane” comes from the Taino Native American word hurucane, which means “evil spirit of the wind”.