03-16-2011, 04:03 AM
My husband is of the same mind as Jim White. That said, I personally think they are crazy - both my husband and Jim WHite. And yes, Robert watches the sims too and is fairly intelligent to be able to extrapolate what the scientists are modeling. So do I think my husband is as smart as a scientist? Yes probably smarter actually. Do I think he errs on the side of caution as the Civil Defense does? NO!! (Although we did evac at 2:30 AM but mainly because I said I am taking the cat and myself and do you want us to be orphans? Guilt works every time!!!! )
I do think they keep crying wolf and one day it will be the wolf at our door. and we will ignore it. Although the pics from Japan did a lot more than the evac order personally. You get those mental pics, and say I am outta here!
So, what our neighborhood is doing is thinking about setting up a spot for evacs that is inside the road block, so when the wave passes, people can return sooner which will make them want to evac because they can get back sooner if safe. Also we are going to make it comfortable for people - somewhere with people they know, some one with the ice chest and water/soda/juice. A BBQ maybe, flashlights for more than just ourselves, etc. Try to make it a little more festive and not so sit in my car and wait uncomfortable. Just like trying to get kids to eat veggies - this is good for you never works. SO what about this is fun ! Come and block party with us! That might work better!
We have a large area above Iilani rd but not to Hwy 137 that is out of the tsunami zone but behind 4 corners. I truly understand the police stopping people at Bryson's cinder driveway just up from 4 corners, as it is the only place to effectively use the least manpower for the largest amount of area - roadblock there stops WaaWaa from this side, Kapoho BL's, FL's, and Vacationland, Green Lake, and with block on the Pohiki side, effectively have controlled a larger area with 4 cops. Two cops at Kamaili Rd, and 2 on Hwy 137, before turn of to Kalapana and the whole area is done with 8 police (although they did call all the reservists up so they had more at each stop.)
-Cat
Edited to add: Amf217, yes a PW'er just gave us an idea for the NW meeting, plastic luggage tags for those who are staying to wear on their ankles or wrist with the name, DOB, emergency contact. We also are going to make a list of those staying so as I told one person, the authorities will know which bodies we are looking for.
I do think they keep crying wolf and one day it will be the wolf at our door. and we will ignore it. Although the pics from Japan did a lot more than the evac order personally. You get those mental pics, and say I am outta here!
So, what our neighborhood is doing is thinking about setting up a spot for evacs that is inside the road block, so when the wave passes, people can return sooner which will make them want to evac because they can get back sooner if safe. Also we are going to make it comfortable for people - somewhere with people they know, some one with the ice chest and water/soda/juice. A BBQ maybe, flashlights for more than just ourselves, etc. Try to make it a little more festive and not so sit in my car and wait uncomfortable. Just like trying to get kids to eat veggies - this is good for you never works. SO what about this is fun ! Come and block party with us! That might work better!
We have a large area above Iilani rd but not to Hwy 137 that is out of the tsunami zone but behind 4 corners. I truly understand the police stopping people at Bryson's cinder driveway just up from 4 corners, as it is the only place to effectively use the least manpower for the largest amount of area - roadblock there stops WaaWaa from this side, Kapoho BL's, FL's, and Vacationland, Green Lake, and with block on the Pohiki side, effectively have controlled a larger area with 4 cops. Two cops at Kamaili Rd, and 2 on Hwy 137, before turn of to Kalapana and the whole area is done with 8 police (although they did call all the reservists up so they had more at each stop.)
-Cat
Edited to add: Amf217, yes a PW'er just gave us an idea for the NW meeting, plastic luggage tags for those who are staying to wear on their ankles or wrist with the name, DOB, emergency contact. We also are going to make a list of those staying so as I told one person, the authorities will know which bodies we are looking for.