My in-laws live on a mountainside overlooking one of the flooded towns. It's a devastating sight, especially knowing that direct family had to be evacuated, wh

My in-laws live on a mountainside overlooking one of the flooded towns. It's a devastating sight, especially knowing that direct family had to be evacuated, while you are sitting in "watching" distance in more or less absolute safety. The reactions of our politicians are not inspiring much confidence, but I guess at this point it is to be expected.