Why disaster evacuation in the U.S. is so difficult

Over the past few days, Florida has been defined by images of gridlock and barren gas stations, as desperate drivers seek to escape Hurricane Milton. In response, Florida officials have suspended tolls and allowed driving on road shoulders, and sent state troopers to escort fuel trucks and supervise gas stations, where tensions are running high. The drama playing out right now on roadways across the Sunshine State offers lessons in what should be done—and what should be done better—as...