Best Hurricane Escape Plan: Ask Big Oil

As a possibly devastating hurricane appears to head toward the Gulf Coast, an elaborate set of detailed evacuation plans are being set into motion, down to the last helicopter to fly people out.

Who is behind this expensive, military-style movement?

ExxonMobil, Chevron and Shell.

Say what you will about the federal government’s past evacuation efforts and its current plans, but don’t criticize big oil. The companies have the money, know-how and experience to move thousands of workers from offshore oil platforms and rigs to safety in a matter of days.

ABC