Why not? That's how we do it over here, if the water starts rising. That's what laws are for: in emergency situations the police has the authority to remove people from their homes, if they refuse to cooperate. Prevents situations where rescue workers later have to risk their lifes to save people stupid enough to stay behind, and it prevents lawless situations from being created, as is now the case in NO.
Of course, we've never had to evacuate a major city, but then again we also have far fewer resources available to organise such an evacuation.
Of course, we've never had to evacuate a major city, but then again we also have far fewer resources available to organise such an evacuation.
It seems to me that the first time it happened would be the last. If New Orleans were totally evacuated by force, but no hurricane hits (as often happens), there would be criminals who would remain and clean out houses of valuables. The criticism of the government would be endless.
Besides, I know it might sound odd to you, but forceful evacuations seem sort of fascist to me. If some are determined to rely on the grace of God, then that is their perogative.
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