Living in an area susceptible to hurricanes is an interesting study in human nature. As the storm draws near, newspapers and the media shift into full-frenzy, broadcasting the chances of impending doom with almost a note of glee in their stories, while life itself seems to take on a hurried, hasty tone. Suddenly, what seems most important is getting to the store on time to get extra batteries for the flashlights or making sure you have enough water stored to last you through until service is restored. The funny part is that no matter how many times they've been through a hurricane before, most people still don't seem any more prepared for this one than they were for the last one. Continue reading →