I'm not as ready to dogpile on JB as maybe some are. I believe JB would probably tell you himself that he is less than skilled in the art of politically correct style than some. That does not make his point any less valid. Regardless of political alignment, some governments are simply less adept at dealing with disasters and being properly prepared than others. If I had to choose where I had to be when a disaster occurred, I would pick Texas over Vermont. I would pick Florida over Louisiana. I'm not saying that's the fault of one political persuasion or the other, but the fact remains. The image of hundreds of of schools buses sitting empty and flooded in New Orleans will be something most of us will never forget.

The key is to figure out what you can expect or not expect from your government officials and prepare yourself accordingly. Knowing that help may be two weeks rather than two days away may be the difference between life and death. As always, YMMV.