Comments on: Government Aid Not Likely For Century Tornado Victims (With Gallery)

By: Bama

Bama — Wed, 24 Feb 2016 03:26:31 +0000

To all those judging the residents needing help, if you don’t think they should recieve government assistance, or you don’t want to help, then you should sit down with a bible and do some self reflecting. I don’t think people should depend on the government but all levels of government spend an unthinkable amount of things that are unnecessary, not wanted or approved of by most citizens, things that are legally and morally questionable, including billions a year for people who are not citizens of this country, whether it be to inmigrants, or to other countries. and no this president was not in office when the 25 mil rule was made, but he does not abide by the law when it comes to something he wants to do, he just does it any way, but funny how him not anyone else in his crooked regime is willing to do so in situations that American Citizens need help. I’m not saying that helping get others is wrong, or that we shouldn’t help non citizens and other country’s but our priorities need serious evaluation. I think everyone on the world should do what they can to help others, but you’ve got to take care of yourself and your families first. You have a responsibility to do that. And yes people who can not afford to replace should have insurance, but the insurance agencies these days are walking a fine line between businesses and organized crime. The premiums aren’t affordable for a lot of people and there are countless reasons why they won’t give you a policy at all. No matter what the reasons are, it should not be a debate. There could be a very simple solution if government leaders had their priorities straight. For those who didn’t have insurance, and need assistance, require proof of income and assets showing that you cannot afford to rebuild or fix your home, and help those people. Those that can afford it, suck it up and do it. Those that can’t, work along with citizens, communities and organizations willing to help, and take care of them. I’m not saying hand them a check to build a brand new luxury home, replace their flatscreen or any other luxuries, but help them get a safe roof over their head and provide them basic necessities if those were lost(food, clothes, etc.)

By: Rebecca

Rebecca — Fri, 19 Feb 2016 06:39:19 +0000

You can rest assured the illegal immigrants who have crossed our borders – and will continue to do so – will receive EVERYTHING they need, ask for, or demand at our expense. It is a disgrace how our natural born citizens are treated who live(d), raised families, supported their communities, paid taxes, etc., in time of a natural disaster. Blessings to all who help!

By: Mimi

Mimi — Fri, 19 Feb 2016 03:10:50 +0000

Sad to see the holier than thou judgment. There are people who are the salt of the earth…the laborers, minimum wage workers who do the work no one else would do. The plants that came and went may not have had the best environmental health so the health of the people is poor with abnormal amount of chronic illness like kidney failure, etc. But the plants/factories used them and then left.
Somebody once said, “There is a nobility in compassion, a beauty in empathy, a grace in forgiveness.” I pray for those who never learned compassion, never learned empathy and never learned forgiveness so the Lord can be released to have compassion and forgive them.

By: Phyllis J K Owens

Phyllis J K Owens — Thu, 18 Feb 2016 20:52:15 +0000

I do not see where there should be a set amount of damage for the government to help an area. It would be easy for a city the size of Pensacola to meet a certain amount of damage. But, Century is NOT a city. It is a town. The citizens there pay taxes just like the citizens in Pensacola. There should be help, just like in the instance of a hurricane, for all citizens. Shame on you, Florida. And shame on you folks who are being so judgmental of the area’s residents. There is not a lot of work or business in the area. But, those folks are still Americans!!! Shame! Shame! Shame!
I went to the office of the Mayor of Enterprise on Monday to see what we could do. Hopefully, his office is formulating a plan to help in some way.
God Bless all citizens affected by this tornado disaster….and all who help them.

By: Chrissy Gatorgal

Chrissy Gatorgal — Thu, 18 Feb 2016 17:46:34 +0000

Trish, your post is right on!!!!!

By: Ruby

Ruby — Thu, 18 Feb 2016 14:23:18 +0000

Well,the State of Florida has plenty of money to plant all the palm trees to welcome people to Florida but the Governor will not come and see the damage to the people who live in Century!! What a shame.!!! If you have money for Palm trees help the people recover!!! Welcome to Florida is a disgrace if you do not look after your people in need!!

By: Tammy Amison

Tammy Amison — Thu, 18 Feb 2016 13:47:40 +0000

Nobody is Century expects a handout for those of you who think like that. The people in that town have worked their entire life to have what they do. My uncle worked his entire life and unfortunely he couldn’t afford house insurance, the insurance companies make it to where you can’t afford it. Also homes can’t be covered if they are over a certain age. I am from Century born and raised, I love that town and the people in it. What sickens me most Is knowing that if that tornado had hit a neighborhood in Pensacola the governor and FEMA would have been there that afternoon. It has always been like that for those of us in Century. Unless you have lived in Century or actually have family there don’t judge people and assume you know how they spend their money. Most of the people there have been there since the day they were born and most will likely die there as well. So just because you pass through a few times a year please don’t judge. Until you can walk a day in the shoes of a Century resident don’t judge. Instead of judging why don’t you go and try and help someone clean their yard up, you may not know them but I can promise they will appreciate your help and you might actually learn something.

By: Trish

Trish — Thu, 18 Feb 2016 13:42:32 +0000

FYI
Insurance companies turn people down all the time. They also do credit backgrounds on applicants. No credit history or bad credit history then no insurance. There is no law requiring homeowners insurance.

By: Frankie Morris

Frankie Morris — Thu, 18 Feb 2016 13:03:35 +0000

I grew up in the historical district in century, I have a lot of good memories from the town of century, it breaks my heart to see all the damages done to my hometown, I pray the town receives the funds and help they so desperately need

By: JUANITA WATSON

JUANITA WATSON — Thu, 18 Feb 2016 11:29:50 +0000

Homeowner, Please read my statement so that you may begin to understand that historic homes are not privy to insurance like modern built homes. Your knowledge of the area is that “You are from Pensacola and you drive through 5 times a year and do not stop.” WOW, I guess being a military wife, I am familiar with most of the country. I base this on the fact that I have driven through numerous towns on various routes, at least five times a year… I’m not sure who you know, but please don’t speak about the majority of a town when you know only a minority.