The most important decision facing Corpus Christi officials was whether they should have a mandatory evacuation or leave the evacuation voluntary. This decision needed to be well thought out and viewed to make sure the officials were making the best possible decision for the people. It was hard for the officials to decide because there were benefits and consequences for both plans. Both decisions allow you to gain something but also allow you to lose something which is the opportunity costs. The opportunity cost for announcing a mandatory evacuation would be a termination in family or friend businesses which are owned privately. They wouldn’t be making in profit and could possibly lose the tangible part of their business due to the storm
