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You’re going to see #HurricaneIan destruction footage and inevitably many of you will think: “They are so stupid! Why didn’t the people in Naple, Ft Myers, etc just LEAVE??”
And while we DO have our fair share of idiots in Florida, most people who stay have a good reason 🧵
And while we DO have our fair share of idiots in Florida, most people who stay have a good reason 🧵
Let’s start w money. We are in a tourist state. So for a place to stay that’s big enough for kids, maybe elderly grandparents, plus pets is AT LEAST a thousand dollars if you stay for 4 days.
That doesn’t count gas, eating out (no kitchen), and packing supplies. 2/
That doesn’t count gas, eating out (no kitchen), and packing supplies. 2/
Avg Florida family makes $57k per year. So there went AT LEAST one week pay for most families if you evacuate.
And if you’re living paycheck to paycheck? Forget leaving unless you have relatives or friends you can stay with. #WhyDidntTheyLeave 3/
And if you’re living paycheck to paycheck? Forget leaving unless you have relatives or friends you can stay with. #WhyDidntTheyLeave 3/
