Hang Tough, Houston

I am so glad to see Houstonians and their neighbors acting responsibly. Most are getting out of town. Katrina taught them something but there will always be those stubborn few. Those that think they have lived through hurricanes before and can handle it. Those with Hurricane Alicia and Hurricane Camille under their belt. Well, times have changed and a force 5 never hit Houston before. Criminy folks, tropical storm Allison closed Hermann Hospital (no life-flight) and most of Ben Taub (the other level one trauma hospital). Now UTMB is evacuating so what are you going to do? Rick Perry actually said something intelligent today "homes and businesses can be rebuilt, lives cannot". And I am glad the evacuations are mandatory. Anyone who is thinking about staying please understand that when you stay behind you put the lives of rescue workers at risk. All because you didn't want to be inconvenienced. May all of my family members, friends and workers who are required to stay behind (like police and fire fighters) be safe. I hope it doesn't hit Houston but I am glad to see the place clearing out for the most part. Better safe than sorry.