[Strategerist]

I think at this point people are probably more familiar with something with almost no chance of happening (Yellowstone Caldera) than with basic hurricane preparedness, which is sad.

[Dog Gone]

The poll also found that one in four residents believed they could evacuate flood-prone areas 30 minutes to an hour before a hurricane made landfall.

25% of our population is in the bottom quartile of IQ and probably is in a good need of a killin'.

[solitas]

Can one attain a 'Darwin' nomination by deliberate inaction (i.e. not prepping for a 'cane)?

[Dog Gone]

And 96 percent didn't know that garage doors were the structural element most likely to fail first in a hurricane.

Okay, I admit I didn't know that. But even surviving a direct hit from Andrew, knowing that wouldn't have changed a thing. It's not an important fact to know.

[Flavius]

im not prepared for anything things just happen to me randomly

[CindyDawg]

I wouldn't worry too much about the details right now. When a storm coming we get saturated with education.

[38special]

I'm prepared alright. My favorite surfboard is waxed up and ready to go!

[blam]

I read 3-4 weeks ago that there were still 40,000 houses/businesses in the Pensacola area in need of roof replacement/repair from hurricane Ivan.

I've increased my insurance coverage since Ivan.

[backhoe]

From last year's "extremely interesting" hurricane season:

A Hurricane Called Charley
various FR links | 08-17-04 | The Heavy Equipment Guy
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1193075/posts

[blam]

Bump.