by Jeffrey R. Carlson, A.T.
Imagine a homeowner, waiting for the hurricane to come, fixated on news reports advising evacuation, yet the evacuation zones are constantly changing due to the storm’s path shifting. Gas stations are out of fuel, roadways are bottle-necked, a decision must be made. Grabbing necessities, jumping in the car and scrambling to get out of the path. The next report indicates the path has changed, do not evacuate, then the storm shifts, there’s no time, sheltering in place is the only option. Preventing loss of life is why our methods of accuracy in measurement and prevention must evolve along with the hurricanes.
