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We’re All in This Together
June 19, 2018
Melanie Ann Hines
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Dispute Resolution, Government and Regulatory, Hurricane Preparedness, Price Gouging
When the Governor declares a storm-related state of emergency, normalcy is suspended. Everyone rushes to stock up on batteries, food, water, ice, and lumber for “boarding up.” Gas stations become parking lots. ATMs run out of cash. Some people flee to hotels; others rent storage facilities for their possessions. For days on end, we are all focused on “the