For hurricane fans, it is estimated that Ivan removed more than a million cubic yards of sand from this county's beaches. Some areas lost 30' of dune width. While sand is already being pushed back up onto the beaches by both waves and bulldozers, the dunes will take years and lots of care to reform. Waves put sand on the beaches but wind builds the dunes which are most important for protecting the homes along the beach.
Gotta quit playing and get up north to check on my dad and things.
Have a ball.