As lights finally come back on in the Northeast, Florida provides an example of superior storm preparedness and self-help.
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Tag Archives: Storms
The Distance From Here To There
When you really need to know the distance between two points, it helps to precisely locate “here” and “there.”
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The Storm Insurance Gap
Sturdy infrastructure, ample help and widespread insurance let Florida recover from hurricanes faster than nearby islands.
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Disney’s Dorian Castaways
A Mickey Mouse decision: leaving staff to shelter in place during a major hurricane.
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The Keys Reopen For Business
How can an un-handyman help rebuild the Florida Keys? Just by taking a scuba or snorkeling trip.
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On The Road After Irma
A circuitous route home provided views of Irma’s aftermath from multiple vantage points.
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Dealing With The AfterMatthew
Getting a state back on its feet after disaster is a skill that can improve with practice. Florida has had plenty of practice.
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Long-Distance Storm Chasing
The best place to watch a hurricane is from very far away. Thanks to internet, there is no shortage of ways to track Matthew at a distance.
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Working At Home: Nice, If You Can Do It
Many workers can ride out a storm comfortably at home, but spare a thought and a word of thanks for those who can’t.
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A California Hurricane? Well, It’s 2020
Only two tropical cyclones have struck California since statehood. They came 81 years apart; the last one was 81 years ago.
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