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Sick, Elderly At Risk In Hurricane Evacuation

Hurricane Irene

First Posted: 08/27/11 04:56 PM ET Updated: 10/27/11 06:12 AM ET

wsj.com:

Experts say New York City's decision to evacuate as many as 350,000 people ahead of Hurricane Irene is fraught with risks.

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Experts say New York City's decision to evacuate as many as 350,000 people ahead of Hurricane Irene is fraught with risks.
Experts say New York City's decision to evacuate as many as 350,000 people ahead of Hurricane Irene is fraught with risks.
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ThinkCreeps
Seriously, it's time.
09:53 AM on 08/29/2011
Drowning and blunt trauma isn't exactly fun for old folks either.
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08:44 AM on 08/28/2011
the sick and the elderly are just plain at risk. stop the hype already. stop overcompensating for Katrina.
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Gail Cerridwen
04:06 AM on 08/28/2011
But Ron Paul sez not to bother with these folk cuz they cost money and it's not our responsibility. Let them find their own ways... (yes, sarcasm!)
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08:45 AM on 08/28/2011
it's the american way. we americans need to become resourceful and responsible again and take care of ourselves and stop asking the government to do everything for us and send someone else the bill!
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Gail Cerridwen
06:07 PM on 08/28/2011
It's "the American way" to pile bodies in the street cuz they were too poor for funerals? Think before speaking?
maxfax
Taa - dah!
02:00 PM on 08/28/2011
Amen. Except we should continue to compensation the rich and the oil companies.