With all of the complete devastation that this violent storm left, I am wondering if any of us have thought about alternative ways we can help the victims, the "fear" of gas shortages, rising energy prices, and so on.
I must admit that I am one of those who is a little fearful of the domino effect of this disaster.
Last year, my family lost our home due to hurricane Frances after it was declared "uninhabitable" by FEMA. We endured 3 hurricanes on our side of the state. I owe a debt of gratitude to one of my nursing supervisors who rented us one of her properties, in which we still live in today.
The domino effect took place here when housing shortages caused a 34% increase in the sale prices, and rents. We saw it in our electricity bills, our gasoline prices, and even our food prices. And the same is happening right now, courtesy of Katrina.
I am actively thinking of purchasing a motorcycycle or scooter, I will begin walking or riding a bike to the store, and have begun conserving electricity and water as well. I now think of a light being left on as a waste of oil, which may become very scarce, very soon.
Please tell me what your thoughts or plans are on alternative solutions.
