People Fleeing Irma
Below is a link to an article about the failure of preparation for a hurricane such as Irma.
http://www.wsws.org/en/articles/2017/09/11/pers-s11.html
I was especially struck by this:
“Certain basic actions must be taken. Those who have been impacted by Harvey and now Irma must be made whole through a massive social effort to rebuild quality and safe housing. Everyone has a right to a secure home, not open to the elements like those currently suffering in Florida in mobile structures.
“A multi-trillion-dollar public works program is necessary to modernize and develop social infrastructure, including water systems, power grids, bridges, roads and transportation networks. High-quality public transportation is needed not only for the every-day requirements of modern life, but is critical in emergency situations. Plans must be developed in all disaster-prone areas to provide free transportation and emergency housing to all who need it.”
I agree that those actions are necessary, but fear they will not be realized. Nor do I know how I can help bring these actions about.