I know y'all will think I'm nuts, but the best time I ever had in Florida was when the hurricanes hit. I wish more people would build more hurricane resistant houses, but the attitudes and repsonses of southerners when the poop hits their fans is so much more positive and pro-active. Maybe I'm just prejudiced. Give me a hurricane over mudslides, earthquakes or wildfires any day.
Just at the store in Milton, FL for supplies. Lots of people, but everyone going about the business of stocking up, all pleasant,friendly and concerned about each other. Everyone is calm and efficient. Everyone is up-beat and happy to have some warning.
I've lived thru countless earthquakes, but never had damage. I'm afraid of hurricanes.