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I can't imagine the trepidation and fear of staring down the barrel, of what is predicted to be a Cat 4 right before landfall. Here is hoping that at least the loss of life is minimal, even though the loss of property - is probably going to be pretty significant.
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I can't imagine the trepidation and fear of staring down the barrel, of what is predicted to be a Cat 4 right before landfall. Here is hoping that at least the loss of life is minimal, even though the loss of property - is probably going to be pretty significant.
My Dad handled catastrophes for Fireman's Fund. Must be a lot to deal with in so many ways.
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To add insult to injury it's coming on the anniversary of Hurricane Katrina which was only a category 3. I hope they are better prepared this time.
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"Better prepared" AND that the emergency response is much better this time (the bar is pretty low there). General Honoré, dust off your uniform and hopefully you'll be allowed to get there sooner this time.
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To add insult to injury it's coming on the anniversary of Hurricane Katrina which was only a category 3. I hope they are better prepared this time.
A Cat 5 hit Florida not that long ago I believe.
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I sincerely hope no one in New Orleans gets hurt or has their property damaged. However, if there is major damage, I hope taxpayer money is not again wasted rebuilding infrastructure that is below sea level and frequently in the direct path of hurricanes. When will they learn that they are throwing money away. Insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting a different outcome.
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I sincerely hope no one in New Orleans gets hurt or has their property damaged. However, if there is major damage, I hope taxpayer money is not again wasted rebuilding infrastructure that is below sea level and frequently in the direct path of hurricanes. When will they learn that they are throwing money away. Insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting a different outcome.

I wonder if there is that same sentiment for the coastlines and inland Florida which is too often hammered by hurricanes and the tornadoes they spawn incurring vast damage. Or is that a different ox?
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I hope the hurricane goes elsewhere and nobody gets hurt but if people want to rebuild in places that mother nature will be reclaiming in the future it should not be taxpayer money that funds this.
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I hope the hurricane goes elsewhere and nobody gets hurt but if people want to rebuild in places that mother nature will be reclaiming in the future it should not be taxpayer money that funds this.
You realize that would be the state of Florida which is predicted to be back under water one day.

I hope no one is injured also but the USA is constantly funding other natural disasters such as California wildfires and earthquakes, Florida hurricanes, etc. I’m wondering why Louisiana is being singled out as such a liability. Could it be because of the area’s demographics?
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[QUOTE Could it be because of the area’s demographics?[/QUOTE]

To double down on that thought, I wonder how many are unvaccinated? That would be indeed be the perfect storm (no pun intended).
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You realize that would be the state of Florida which is predicted to be back under water one day.

I hope no one is injured also but the USA is constantly funding other natural disasters such as California wildfires and earthquakes, Florida hurricanes, etc. I’m wondering why Louisiana is being singled out as such a liability. Could it be because of the area’s demographics?
It is below sea level.
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I can't imagine the trepidation and fear of staring down the barrel, of what is predicted to be a Cat 4 right before landfall. Here is hoping that at least the loss of life is minimal, even though the loss of property - is probably going to be pretty significant.
Listen, they obvious choose to live there so they expect it, right?
This goes on many times every year.
It's a septic tank city of the U.S.
They stage Hurricane party's and laugh at storms.
They rebuild their house after destruction with insurance money.
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Keep paying your high home insurance premiums people, here we go again.
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Listen, they obvious choose to live there so they expect it, right?
This goes on many times every year.
It's a septic tank city of the U.S.
They stage Hurricane party's and laugh at storms.
They rebuild their house after destruction with insurance money.
And what do you think the high end homes of the east coasters hit by hurricanes are rebuilt with? Fema was sent in there so quickly when Henri struck it would make one’s head spin. Constantly, other states are footing the bill for the Gulf and Atlantic states stricken by hurricanes, which are part of America, without demonizing those resident citizens. Is this a new level of ugliness?
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It is below sea level.
And you live on a peninsula which is a hurricane magnet but it is your home and you love it. Who are we to judge?
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