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In reply to the discussion: A word about the thousands stuck outside a huge shelter in Fort Myers [View all]roomtomove
(217 posts)14. I was actually watching one of the news channels, msnbc or cnn....
and saw the HUGE line outside the building and was wondering WTF was going on.....I am so sorry for you and that this tragedy could have been prevented....
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Maraya1969
Sep 2017
OP
What a nightmare! So very sorry you and your mom are going through this.
50 Shades Of Blue
Sep 2017
#8
I am so very sorry for what you are going though and I hope above all hope that all works out for
hlthe2b
Sep 2017
#12
Oh Maraya. What cwydro said. They should have treated this like loading an airplane.
Ilsa
Sep 2017
#17
Yes, they should. I was reading about shelters, and they have to screen up front
Hortensis
Sep 2017
#39
I am so very sorry, Maraya1969! What they did to you, your mother, and thousands of others
pnwmom
Sep 2017
#18
you're right, doors should have been open. let people wait/sit inside. I hope your Mom will be ok.
Sunlei
Sep 2017
#19
I agree they should have taken the elderly, disabled, and those with medical...
SaveOurDemocracy
Sep 2017
#26
They were giving them background checks and making hem register - THATS why it took so long.
kerry-is-my-prez
Sep 2017
#27
Oh, Maraya, I am so sorry -- please do not blame yourself for these horrible events...
Hekate
Sep 2017
#32
Aww, dear Maraya, I am so sorry to hear this. I can't figure out why the shelter wasn't opened
calimary
Sep 2017
#33
I'm sorry. Prayers for healing touch, positive vibes you & your mother's way. Eom
Lyricalinklines
Sep 2017
#35
That might have been me. I told (either CNN or USA Today) that I was looking for my mom
Maraya1969
Sep 2017
#58
So hoping to read a "good news" update. My prayers continue for you & your Mother...
hlthe2b
Sep 2017
#54