Authorities in the southern United States are continuing to adjust their plans for the hurricane season as the new coronavirus pandemic persists. The big question is: where will people fleeing the storms go?<\/p>\n
In McIntosh County, Georgia, director of Emergency Management Ty Poppell said evacuations during the pandemic will be a \u201cnightmare,\u201d and that he was concerned about the social distancing in shelters and buses where people would be transferred.<\/p>\n
Hurricane season officially begins on June 1, although tropical storms Arthur and Bertha were very early. Experts expect a more active season than usual.<\/p>\n
\u201cEverything we do will be affected, in one way or another, by COVID-19,\u201d said Jared Moskowitz, director of the Florida Division of Emergency Management.<\/p>\n
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Many counties are receiving federal advice and hope to use hotels as smaller-scale shelters. Others plan to use more schools and gyms.<\/p>\n
The authorities have said shelters are the last resort and urge people to stay with friends or in hotels. But mass unemployment is making hotel spending less feasible.<\/p>\n
Vice President Mike Pence told President Donald Trump three days ago that the Federal Government will ensure that state and local authorities can manage the hurricanes. \u201cIn a nutshell, Mr. President, we\u2019re ready.\u201d<\/p>\n
However, those who study disasters are not so sure.<\/p>\n
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