There will be plenty of blame going around concerning the handling/mishandling of the Hurricane Katrina relief efforts. BUT the people without food/water or without a place to go, really do not care about blame for now. They just want the basics that a country like ours should provide.
It is clear that the dangers of the levees were made public years ago. Whether possible or not, when you want help, you want it NOW !
Florida should be re examining all of our disaster scenarios and plans. That is the job our professionals are paid to do.
For the immediate need of desperate families, why shouldn't Tampa make available the empty Fort Homerly Hesterly Armory for temporary housing ? This building could be a great temporary shelter. While it might not be a first class hotel, it is dry and conveniently located for people in need.
Why should we do this ? Because we can.
This property on North Howard Avenue is empty and convenient. The property is still in transition from the National Guard to the City of Tampa. Elvis, Gordon Solie and every wrestler that ever visited this building would surely approve of this use.
Tampa's day for a similar disaster may come some day, wouldn't you want it done for you ?
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I appreciate your logic and compassion. However, since we are just starting the most threatening part of the hurricane season and Tampa is always on the "maybe" list, what sense does it make to bring hundreds of people here only to have them perhaps repeat what they have just gone thru in their own communities. The Armony sits in a very low area of the city and should it flood, these poor people will be even more devastated.
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