Is it possible to salvage goods from hurricane stricken areas?

Question

I was curious as to what happens to all of the goods inside the thousands of homes affected by hurricane activity. Is it possible to boat out or travel into forsaken regions in order to collect any things that have beeen left behind? This includes abandoned homes and businesses.

Answer 1

It's not only called looting, it is stealing, plain and simple.  What kind of person would want to take advantage of victims of hurricanes?  Just because a storm destroyed their homes, doesn't make their belongings up for grabs.  So shame on you.

Answer 2

Well, thats called looting.

Also anything left behind after a hurricane probably wouldnt be worth a dime.  

Answer 3

once everything is water soaked, it is beyond salvaging.

Answer 4

I think that's called "Looting".