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In reply to the discussion: I am in Houston [View all]Lithos
(26,405 posts)I'm in Austin, have many friends in Houston. I do want to highlight some very good things you are saying:
1) Neighbors do help neighbors, goes without saying. From helping stranded people, to crash spaces, to volunteering. Even local cities outside of the weather area here in Texas are sending their crews into the affected areas to help.
2) Local companies such as HEB do take it very seriously about keeping open and helping the communities they serve. They know how much people depend on them and they in turn do their very best to not abuse this trust.
Do disagree with your statement about not being prepared. I think the local community was prepared and is responding beautifully. I do think the politicians (Abbott and Trump) were not prepared and are using this for their political gain. And I also think they will claim the success of the community as their own.
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