>as a reminder california has a national guard and The Chinook is a heavy-lift helicopter that is among the heaviest lifting Western helicopters. we have rescue

>as a reminder california has a national guard and The Chinook is a heavy-lift helicopter that is among the heaviest lifting Western helicopters. we have rescue airboats, amphibious LVTP and even airlift capabilities throughout the california desert at various military installations. theres absolutely no reason to "conserve food and water." so, because taxpayers and revenue have paid for billions of dollars in toys the event-goers should not roll with the punches; 'go ahead and have a great time -- we have a Chinook en route!' Going to a concert/event/commune/experience isn't some mandatory thing; and the weather isn't somehow unexpected, although it is severe. This isn't the same situation as a typical emergency scene. The comparison to costs of Western war efforts drawn is ridiculous. Now, if legitimate personal emergencies emerge from the lack of travel access, sure. Roll the services out -- let's save lives; but rain and loss of travel access by itself doesn't constitute the same urgency.