: Analysis of Hurricane Harvey survivors suggests that evacuation can negatively impact short-term recovery, regardless of poverty level, highlighting the economic and psychological disruption caused by leaving one's home. Historical Context

Recent events and historical studies offer several compelling perspectives on the concept of being "evacuated." Current Events

: A 2025 Yale study found that people who refuse to evacuate often act on rational "alternative information," such as social ties and local environmental knowledge, rather than government mandates.