Austin Shelters for Evacuees

Many evacuees of Hurricane Ike that stayed in Austin shelters did not feel they were treated courteously. The evacuees were forced to sleep on gymnasium floors and eat unpleasant food. While the evacuees that stayed at shelters outside of Austin were treated to television, cots, and delightful food. Austin shelters could have requested items like cots, blankets, and ready to eat meals, but they did not. A representative for Austin’s emergency management felt it was not necessary for those request. What was provided by Austin shelters were medical care, basic food, and restroom facilities. Many of the evacuees that stayed in Austin shelters are now being shipped to the Austin Convention Center downtown, where they will be provided with fresh clothes, internet, and a children’s play area. If you would like to read more about this subject check out the Austin American Statesmen. I believe that this story is worth reading because it displays peoples’ non appreciation of grateful services. Austin shelters volunteered these services for no charge and out of care for evacuees, but all they get in return is disdain by the evacuees and I feel that is wrong.