Hurricane Ike : continues

This is my second hurricane to semi evacuate for. The whole community was sent away and then we took care of the county inmates. The hurricane came and went and now we are dealing with the aftermath.
I have been sent out to guard water and ice for two days this week. It makes me think about the end times when food and fresh water will be so valuable.
I now have a better understanding why the community is asked to stay away for about two weeks. The destruction of property and lives (animal and human) is horrible. There is enough work for all local agencies and other agencies to deal with without having to worry about attacking the crime rate.
FEMA is having to assist in giving out water and ice when they could be doing assessments.
Red Cross could be helping the few stragglers who refused to leave and who have survived the hurricane. Or they could be of more assistance to the poor helpless souls who chose to stay and paid the price with their lives. Red Cross could be spending time finding and contacting the families about the deaths but are now faced with the enormous task of caring for people who will not let us do our jobs.