[Amelia]

That Ross Cavitt reproter stressed that port Charlotte wasn't expecting a category 4 hurricane and that it was supposed to be a Tampa Bay hurricane, and so people were not prepared.

You can still find the reports from the News-Press about how the Lee County residents on the barrier islands were still trying to decide whether or not to obey the mandatory evacuations yesterday.

Anyone who lives on the coast *ought to know* these projections are not an exact science.

[Strategerist]

Your Tax dollars will end up rebuilding those homes in the same spot, most likely, too.

[Mo1]

Anyone who lives on the coast *ought to know* these projections are not an exact science

There were reports of some folks surfing earlier .. they needed to be rescued when they slammed into the piers

Not very bright if you ask me

[CobaltBlue]

>>Anyone who lives on the coast *ought to know* these projections are not an exact science.

Unfortunately people who are willing to blame the weather bureau are the type who don't get this to begin with. They'll complain if the warnings are excessive, they'll complain if the warnings are insufficient, they'll complain if things don't turn out exactly as predicted, and they'll probably complain if things turn out exactly as predicted because it wasn't soon enough or often enough.

The common thread here is "they'll complain."

For people who suffered loss of life or loss of property, all I can do is feel compassion. Let them vent if it makes them feel better.