EC, it is unprecedented, there are to many unknown factors and it may be a chain reaction that just won't or can't be stopped. I don't think the pro's even know in full extent what they are dealing with and what outcome will result.
Or even if what they try to do will help or cause more harm. Your doing an excellent job keeping us informed and hopefully help alert those that are in harms way when to get out for their safety. (Personally, I believe they should have made arrangements and cleared out already)