Where not to live

Re “Driven by wind, catastrophe sweeps across three counties,” Nov. 16

There is an old folk song with the refrain, “When will they ever learn?”

The tragedy and devastation of the last week is another case of living where you shouldn’t. City planning departments and governments need to look hard at past disasters -- fires, floods, earthquakes, etc. -- to develop patterns and then change zoning ordinances to prevent construction of homes in those areas.

These areas, of course, are among the prettiest, leafy, rustic neighborhoods with great views. But nature, of course, doesn’t recognize a desirable area and will again burn it down or flood it away a few years down the road. Save the beautiful, rustic areas for recreational or vacation visits -- don’t live in them.

Tom Reinberger

Glendora