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In reply to the discussion: A word about the thousands stuck outside a huge shelter in Fort Myers [View all]calimary
(81,238 posts)33. Aww, dear Maraya, I am so sorry to hear this. I can't figure out why the shelter wasn't opened
in a more timely manner! SURELY they had enough lead time, especially as we've all had awhile watching the magnitude and severity and approach of this monster storm?!?!?!? Sheesh - seems like another of those times in which one finds oneself asking - "um, doesn't 2 + 2 = 4?"
I just don't get it. I'm so sorry to hear about your mom. I hope she recovers! I hope YOU get through this, too. Please keep us posted! Cuz we're gonna worry.
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A word about the thousands stuck outside a huge shelter in Fort Myers [View all]
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