[haltingthoughts]

Higher prices encourage supplying more emergency supplies either through transporting them into the area or storing them in preparation for a disaster. Airlines are more likely to make heroic efforts to fly people out if they can charge more for it.

[phailhaus]

Oh that's great that companies can make a greater profit, but higher prices mean that more people that need the help can't afford it. I really don't empathize with corporations here.