I'm currently in Houston at the Spring Hill Suites (Hobby Airport) for Indoc at Flight Safety. The hotel was empty last week.....right now, it's busting at the seams from all the LA evacuees. This hotel doesn't normally allow pets...but there are lots of dogs and cats running around the halls right now. It's nice to see that the hotel is being accomodating to these folks. Like they don't have enough on their mind right now then have to deal w/ a hotel that won't let the pet stay. So, I recommend the Marriot chains for everyone....they've been extremely accomodating.
I can relate w/ these people......I lived in Ft. Pierce (2 blocks from the beach) last year when Hurricanes Frances and Jeane came through and tore the place up. Many of my friends and myself included lost lots of stuff, including the home I was purchasing. When I finally returned home, I actuallly pored water out of my computer......
Anyhow........good luck to all the JC'ers out in the lowlands of LA......you're gonna need it.