Absolutely. I think we all know we have to insure against a house fire, or a storm, or whatever. But very few of us would ever have imagined something on this scale, with our whole community disappearing, or having to be "temporarily accommodated" for 18 months. I have absolutely no problem with either our taxpayer funds or public aid being used to assist with the unforeseen expenses and consequences of this disaster.
This I would agree with, if the people made reasonable effort to protect themselves, and then get caught with these unforeseen situations, public funds are appropriate in this case.
But someone who didn't bother with insurance, didn't want to help themselves, and now expect the public to pick up the pieces - this is my gripe.
As mentioned, about 1/3 of the houses up there were not insured.. this is a discrase.