I think it's interesting to look at the recent experiences from the hurricanes in the New Orleans situation. GIven that many of those who head to the public shelters are grossly unprepared in all respects or they wouldn't be there. And, secondly some of the things that happend in those same shelters, assaults, sexual and otherwise.........I will avoid public shelters as a last resort. But then again, I intend on not being unprepared in the first place, which is the true lesson to be taken from that unfortunate fiasco. JB