Meteorologists are predicting a busy hurricane season this year. If a hurricane hit the Gulf of Mexico’s extensive oil and gas intrastate it could send gas prices rocketing past $150 a barrel or higher if we don’t reach that in the next few weeks or two. In 2005 we had a bad hurricane season it sent oil prices soaring up. At the price of gas now how do they expect for people to prepare for hurricane season and maintain their homes. Most Americans are selling their SUV’s to purchase gas efficient car in order to maintain with out going into debt.
La Rhonda Beverly
POS1041-5:30 p.m.
Hopefully people prepare for the hurricane season the right way so we don't see hysteria take over once a storm hits and passes. Oil prices have gone down recently which is nice to see, and South Dakota is voting on building the first new oil refinery in 30 years, which could lower our oil prices as well. The only reason I see oil prices going up because of a hurricane is the drilling platforms shutting down, in that case it's only for a short period of time. Those platforms are extremely safe and durable during the storms so long term damage to them isn't really a factor. I don't think we'll see any long term jumps in price because of any storms this season. I just hope everyone prepares and evacuates if need be.
ReplyDeleteAnthony Majewski POS1041 5:30
That's a good How would americans prepare? If a hurricane hits the gulf then we would be in trouble, because the price for gas now is intolerable! We would have to find a solution to this problem.The sells with SUV's has declined in the last past month. The ford company has already said that they are going to produce moe cars and less SUV's
ReplyDeleteMyron BrooksPOS1041,Section5
MTW-5:30-7:30p.m.
I figure most people knew how to prepare for a hurricane, but then again I was in Hurricane Andrew, and my mother and father being prepared probably saved our lives. That's why I really didn't go in depth about how to prepare, just saying I hope people prepare properly (the free Home Depot pamphlets outline it well).
ReplyDeleteThe people hurt the worst from natural disasters are the people that don't take the time to prepare and make a plan. It's that simple.
We don't get the majority, if any, oil from the Gulf of Mexico, so it shouldn't cause any long term problems. Price gouging is one of the main problems that faces a community before a hurricane, but the governor usually does a good job of freezing prices before a hurricane hits.
Anthony Majewski POS1041 5:30 MTW
The best solution as Floridian's is to be prepared. If you've lived in FLA your whole, especially south FLA you should know what you need like the back of your hand. We can only hope that FLA does not receive any hurricane devistation. And for the gas prices and oil prices soaring let's just hope that all the promises comming from candidates isn't in vain.
ReplyDeleteAlicia Guidry POS1041
MTW 5:30-7:30
Hurricanes seasons are every year and people don't take them as seriously as they should. Hurricanes are very serious as you can see from Hurricane Katrina and Hurricane Andrew. When there is a warning start preparing as soon as possible. Prepare in getting can goods, gas, transportation, shelter, etc. Don,t make a bad choice and have another Katrina happen.
ReplyDeleteBret Kinard
POS 1041
MTW 5:30
I think this is a case of the have and have not's. The way that gas price are forget hurricane season, what about everyday living. The record # profits made by they gas companies and the drop in the economy shows that there is not and will not be know remorse for our pockets.
ReplyDeleteI think this is a case of the have and have not's. The way that gas price are forget hurricane season, what about everyday living. The record # profits made by they gas companies and the drop in the economy shows that there is not and will not be know remorse for our pockets.
ReplyDeleteYonika Thomas
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