Taken from the MSNBC front page OH BROTHER
dpb wrote:
Leon wrote:
Officials: Flee Ike or 'face certain death'
Well, if the forecast 20-ft+ storm surge really materializes and you're
one of those in such low-lying area (to whom the directive/warning was
aimed), that's pretty good sum up of likely consequence. And, if one
waits to see and it does happen, it'll be too late.
As I read it, the statement was offered to shoreline residents.
Maybe after Katrina they decided to clarify the words?
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