Not surprised at the different versions of the story. Also not surprised at the drop off in business. I wouldn't call it hysteria so much as just a lack of information. There is speculation all over the various media sites that the store, restaurant and even campsites are shut down, and not word one on the Whitney Portal Store site about it. Inyo NF site says campers should bring water. County Environmental Health dept answers direct questions directly and simply. Direct questions on the WPS board are answered either not at all or with non-sequitur. And the sign in town obviously does not help.
It is a mystery to me why this was not all clarified right from the start: "Running water system is off, but creeks are full and the Store has an alternate supply of good fresh water. Open for business as usual (except for the showers, sorry). Bacon double cheeseburgers and Nimitz-Class pancakes are better than ever".
This is not rocket surgery.
Last edited by saltydog; 08/30/17 07:25 AM.
