Last time, I talked about lessons from hurricanes... and how some learn them and others don't. We have touched on those who experienced Hurricane Ike in Galveston. Now, what about those in Houston?
Downtown Houston is about 45 miles inland from Galveston. Of course, greater Houston encompasses all the way to the coast. And Galveston Bay gives way to the Houston Ship Channel on the eastern edges of greater Houston. Being further inland (and 50 ft higher) gave them the ability to only require evacuations from the lower, flood-prone areas.Of course, there are still the hurricane winds and debris to deal with. Which they did. And while Greater Houston is still standing, the general description is likening it to a war zone. Trees down everywhere. Power out (at the one week mark they were boasting that they had restored power for half the area). Water supplies compromised. Waste water treatment unavailable. Services out.
More than a week after the hurricane, there are no gasoline supplies in the area.The lessons from this aspect of the hurricane, is that even if your structure survives intact (and many did not), you still have to cope with the aftermath. Do you have the supplies you need? How long will you need to be using your own supplies (because the stores aren't open)? Do you have enough?
Next time, I would like to touch on some of these questions.
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