Andrew killed a lot of people and did millions of dollars in damages, but it is amazing how a community can bounce back and become even stronger. Mother Nature can be such a violent force. But then she gives us rainbows and we see there is beauty and rebirth in every tragedy. I live in northern Louisiana. Our hurricane concerns include tornadoes, heavy rains, temporary flooding and the influx of visitors from the southern parishes.
Hurricane escape route signs go up.
Schools are closed for classes, meals are prepared and bathrooms stocked for the temporary refugees from the storm. Families stock up on groceries. Its a joke that in the north, we buy milk and bread, while in the south they stock up on beer and bread. Some people buy batteries and prepare for a possible temporary loss of electricity due to limbs and trees falling on powerlines. I bring in any lawn furniture, outside pet dishes, etc., just in case the wind might blow them into a neighbors yard.