The cost of Hurricanes
June is rapidly approaching, and with it, the start of [tag]hurricane season[/tag]. The news cast last night was full of gloom and doom predictions. There will be several “hurricane fairs” over the next couple of weeks. For those not in the area normally effected by hurricanes, these are informational type things, with different companies offering hurricane preparedness advice and products. Hurricane tracking maps will be given out in abundance, and evacuation plans and lists will be in the forefront of people’s minds for a bit.
Now this stuff is all well and good, because one really should be prepared, but last night on the news there was a real short addendum to the story that made my jaw drop in amazement. One of the local towns has asked people to pick up their re-admission passes early, and not to wait until a [tag]hurricane[/tag] is upon us. This town can only be reached by bridge, and during a hurricane that bridge is closed. Once it re-opens, only residents will be allowed back in for awhile, and that pass is the only way to prove you have a right to get back in. So far, so good, that’s pretty standard in areas hit by hurricanes. Here’s the kicker–the passes are $45 a pop. Yep, you read that right–the town is charging you $45 bucks to be allowed the privilege of returning to your own home.
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