Eyewitness Account: Family First
CBS caught up with one of the residents who was evacuated from the area, whose name was not mentioned.
Explaining what was going through his head the moment he was informed that he had to leave his home, he said:
“As soon as I saw a police officer and he told me about like there’s some big incident going on, instantly my mind went to — ‘I have to get my family out of here.’
Whatever’s going on, like my car, her car, everything that’s inside the house — that’s irrelevant just make sure everybody’s safe.”
His response echoes the urgent human instinct for family protection, but also raises awareness about the value of renter’s insurance, evacuation health protocols, and mental health wellness services in the aftermath of traumatic events.
