<p>Well - the benefit that Mass does have - as far as OTIS - which can be utilized somewhat as a small city - which has many types of empty housing or facilities/resources - in that it can/will at least house 2500 evacuees - medical care to be managed completely by the military - recreational resources - movie theatre - grocery store - etc........ and a completely empty school that can be put back into service if the need be. A somewhat unique place to utilize.</p>
<p>Yes this will be a strain on the Cape Cod communities - but I would expect nothing less than our best to help these people. The Otis situation is ''tempory - maybe 60 days'' but I would be surprised to see that time frame realistically as others may be joining them in the future - and OTIS could actually provide services for these people for many months to come - depending on alot of things.</p>
<p>I agree that Texas resources are at a breaking point - but thank goodness the state stepped up to the plate and has been willing to do what they have done - but if you really look at a map of the general area there - it is the ONLY place that could have done what they have - in any way, shape or form. They should be very proud of what they have done - and now other places will also have the opportunity to share in this process of helping others. Not all states have facilities such as ours - we are lucky to be able to do what we are about to do. The utilization of Otis makes perfect sense.</p>
<p>During Hurricane BOB - many here on Cape Cod were in need of major assistance - now circumstances are reversed - it is our turn to help.</p>