[HarryCaul]

Well, 9 times out of 10, it is media hype.

How many of the deaths from this one will be attributible to past hype for ratings sake?

Probably a good percentage.

Every hurricane everywhere is always going to do "major damage".

Maybe trying a little accurate reporting would mean people would listen to you when it was real.

[zencat]

Well, 9 times out of 10, it is media hype.

I agree with you that the media sensationalize hurricanes for ratings. However, that 1 time out of 10 can be devastating. Considering the intensity of this storm and the placement and elevation of New Orleans, I'd have been gone long ago.