Even though society tries to make adjustments based on those experiences, we are still behind the curve. Lessons of price gouging are learned painfully over and over again. Contractors doubled the normal price for doing business and some contractors used crews composed of inexperienced workers. There were segments of major roadways where literally millions of nails were strewn along the edges and sides. A keg of nails fell off of one pickup truck and the car following behind immediately had four flat tires.
Nails can be a major worry during the cleanup period.
Many people do not plan on purchasing a chain saw or a generator but they can come in handy. One family had a car inside their garage and one parked just outside. A monstrous tree was blown down across the outside car and over the garage. Looting is always a disgusting situation. When 5-year old kids have to stand guard of their homes with loaded shot guns, the situation is grim.