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Why Do Communities NOT Have A Place Specifically For Shelter?
Posted on 8/18/17 at 12:51 pm
Posted on 8/18/17 at 12:51 pm
The thread about Cortana Mall reminded of something I thought about the other day. I was passing through a small town the other day and saw that one of those dollar store, stores shut down and the building was for sell.
For some reason I just thought that the building would make a good "community shelter". With all the hurricanes, floods and even tornadoes that South Louisiana has experienced over the years, every time there is a sudden need for shelter, it seems to be a chaotic process. They have to coordinate everything which includes finding a place for shelter, then they ask for donation which eventually gets out of hand, etc.
Should communities (and not just in South Louisiana... I am talking about everywhere) have a specific place for shelter? Of course the downside is that the building wouldn't get used a lot. There might be 15-20 yrs or longer between times the shelter is actually needed so it could be used for something else to serve the community or do something to generate money that would go towards the upkeep, etc. Good idea? Bad idea? What?
For some reason I just thought that the building would make a good "community shelter". With all the hurricanes, floods and even tornadoes that South Louisiana has experienced over the years, every time there is a sudden need for shelter, it seems to be a chaotic process. They have to coordinate everything which includes finding a place for shelter, then they ask for donation which eventually gets out of hand, etc.
Should communities (and not just in South Louisiana... I am talking about everywhere) have a specific place for shelter? Of course the downside is that the building wouldn't get used a lot. There might be 15-20 yrs or longer between times the shelter is actually needed so it could be used for something else to serve the community or do something to generate money that would go towards the upkeep, etc. Good idea? Bad idea? What?
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Posted on 8/18/17 at 12:52 pm to OweO
This post was edited on 8/18/17 at 12:56 pm
Posted on 8/18/17 at 12:53 pm to OweO
I saw several community shelters when I was in OK.
Posted on 8/18/17 at 12:53 pm to OweO
The superdome was a "great" shelter in 2005.....
Probably safer on your roof....
Probably safer on your roof....
Posted on 8/18/17 at 12:53 pm to OweO
quote:and you think this would make it any less chaotic in case of an emergency?
With all the hurricanes, floods and even tornadoes that South Louisiana has experienced over the years, every time there is a sudden need for shelter, it seems to be a chaotic process.
Emergency plans have places identified for such.
Posted on 8/18/17 at 12:54 pm to OweO
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Posted on 8/18/17 at 12:55 pm to JetsetNuggs
In Baten Rewge its called a Cammurnity
This post was edited on 8/18/17 at 12:56 pm
Posted on 8/18/17 at 12:55 pm to OweO
You are a fricking idiot.
Posted on 8/18/17 at 12:56 pm to OweO
Communities do have shelters. They're called schools.
Posted on 8/18/17 at 12:58 pm to OweO
Schools and churches are suited just fine for this.
Posted on 8/18/17 at 12:58 pm to JetsetNuggs
Yeah, I know money is the factor, but it's funny how they can always find money for projects that are not priority, but makes the elected officials appear they are doing good things, but when it comes to infrastructure, community safety, etc then it becomes a money issue.
Posted on 8/18/17 at 12:59 pm to Louisiane
quote:
Communities do have shelters. They're called schools.
Best 17th post ever.
How are you Louisiane?
Posted on 8/18/17 at 1:01 pm to OweO
quote:
Yeah, I know money is the factor, but it's funny how they can always find money for projects that are not priority, but makes the elected officials appear they are doing good things, but when it comes to infrastructure, community safety, etc then it becomes a money issue.
Welcome to Louisiana.
Posted on 8/18/17 at 1:04 pm to OweO
My first acknowledgement- thanks Oweo(Chris)!
Seriously, I am pretty sure there is no "dedicated" structure only for natural disasters in most communities because the schools are built for that dual purpose.
Seriously, I am pretty sure there is no "dedicated" structure only for natural disasters in most communities because the schools are built for that dual purpose.
Posted on 8/18/17 at 1:05 pm to Louisiane
quote:
My first acknowledgement- thanks Oweo(Chris)!
How do you know my name?
Posted on 8/18/17 at 1:06 pm to upgrayedd
quote:
I saw several community shelters when I was in OK.
^Reason whyY^
Posted on 8/18/17 at 1:07 pm to OweO
I'vd been lurking a long time.
Posted on 8/18/17 at 1:07 pm to OweO
Kenner is gonna build one brah
Posted on 8/18/17 at 1:07 pm to Louisiane
quote:
thanks Oweo(Chris)!
dibs on the female alter, unless it's chris
Posted on 8/18/17 at 1:07 pm to Louisiane
He's a cripple.
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