Fearful residents flee Tampa Bay region as Hurricane Milton takes aim at Florida coast
As Hurricane Milton takes aim at the Florida coast, the city of Tampa Bay is facing an impending catastrophe. The warnings are clear, the threat is real, and the wise decision to evacuate should not be clouded by negative labels such as “fearful residents.” It is not fear that is driving the people to flee the region; it is prudence, sensibility, and a deep understanding of the potential devastation that a Category 5 hurricane can bring.
Residents should not be criticized for taking proactive measures to protect themselves, their families, and their homes. The idea that staying behind in the face of a powerful storm is heroic is a dangerous illusion that must be dispelled.… Continue reading