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As Hurricane Milton approaches many cities were largely deserted but some people decided to shelter in place

Most left when they were told to. But some chose to stay, even though officials warned Hurricane Milton would turn their homes into coffins.

Along Florida’s Gulf coast, where millions of people were urged to get out of harm’s way, cities were largely deserted on Wednesday afternoon as time ran out to evacuate. Those who remained were advised to shelter in place as best they could. Others who fled spoke of their dread at what, if anything, they would return to once the storm had passed.

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William Tokajer, police chief of Holmes Beach, told islanders who planned to stay to write their names, dates of birth and social security numbers on their limbs with Sharpies to help identify their bodies after the storm.

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[–] Tin@lemmy.blahaj.zone 13 points 2 months ago
  • Has faith in the Lord
  • Believes that God saved Trump from assassin's bullet
  • Ergo: put Trump in the path of every hurricane, enjoy being protected by proximity.
[–] Blaster_M@lemmy.world 13 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) (1 children)

You don't put God to the test by putting yourself in a dangerous situation and expecting him to just save you from your own stupidity.

[–] Randomgal@lemmy.ca 13 points 2 months ago (1 children)

God sent the evacuation alert for them. They used their free will to choose to stay. Even if you look at it from their perspective, it's a fucking stupid choice. XD

[–] Blaster_M@lemmy.world 8 points 2 months ago (1 children)

A follower of God is supposed to obey the authorities up to the point it conflicts with God's requirements. Since most of God's laws are stricter/safer than most governments, they should not clash. Evac orders do not clash with God's laws, so they are to be followed.

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[–] Bertuccio@lemmy.world 11 points 2 months ago

I distinctly remember God had Noah build the boat himself...

[–] BillSchofield@lemmy.world 11 points 2 months ago

Well, bless their hearts!

[–] ulkesh@lemmy.world 11 points 2 months ago

Someone better be polishing the Darwin Awards.

[–] kokesh@lemmy.world 10 points 2 months ago

Oh no! These Lord people will lower down tRump numbers if it sweeps them!

[–] kent_eh@lemmy.ca 10 points 2 months ago

Others who fled spoke of their dread at what, if anything, they would return to once the storm had passed.

At least they won't be part of the debris.

[–] Furbag@lemmy.world 8 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Maybe it's because I'm not from hurricane country, but I'll never understand why people refuse to leave when told. Are they afraid looters are going to get their stuff? Then just file an insurance claim when you get back. People seem so obstinately stubborn about it for no discernable reason.

[–] Malfeasant@lemm.ee 9 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Some people don't leave because they have nowhere to go.

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[–] toiletobserver@lemmy.world 8 points 2 months ago

Looked to me like the finger of god incoming, but adults get to make their own choices

[–] SaintWacko@slrpnk.net 8 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Damn, Tokajer doesn't mess around

[–] Viking_Hippie@lemmy.world 8 points 2 months ago

Nor should he. Ignoring evacuation orders for a hurricane like this one when able to evacuate is a very selfish form of suicide.

The least these assholes can do is make things a little easier for the likely critically understaffed and ridiculously underpaid workers who are going to collect their bodies.

[–] PenguinMage@lemmy.world 6 points 2 months ago

Yep dad & sister stayed in ft myers... hopefully hear from them tomorrow

[–] ChaoticEntropy@feddit.uk 6 points 2 months ago (3 children)

"The Lord" is telling you to fucking move. "The Lord" does not reach down from on high.

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