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Not really, people. There are only some parts of the country where risk to life and property is very high. Not all coastal areas have the same hurricane risk. The further up north you go, the smaller it is.

All the people who made the calculation that no winter + no taxes were worth a hurricane or two aren't happy right now in Fort Myers, or indeed in large swathes of the Florida.

California along earthquake fault lines and in wildfire and mudslides zones is very risky too.

Tornado alley in the midwest is actually less risky compared to those two.

Don't be angry that I'm pointing out the obvious. Just assess weather risk properly. 
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PP from Orlando. This is highly unusual for a hurricane to hit this hard in the middle of the state. Risk assessment only takes you so far. And don't be glib. We came here for a job transfer, just like what brought us to DC, not no winter and no taxes. Save your musings for a time when people aren't fearing for mass catastrophes. We're looking at mass flooding and it makes you feel good to pontificate about this on a message board? I mean, really. Don't be a dick. It's not that hard. I know it's sport here to make fun of Florida. Maybe wait until later if you absolutely must. [/quote]
PP wasn’t making fun of anyone. S/he was pointing out that Florida, with its unique attributes, is terribly flood prone, especially so with global warming. You might have landed there for work, but you know many chose it for other reasons and you are well aware it’s a gamble. I hope you and yours are safe. [/quote]

+1.  I have family in Orlando that have been there for a very long time. For many reasons, it’s worth it for them to stay, but they readily admit that these sorts of risks have increased over the last couple decades. It was a big reason my aunt/uncle decided to downsize last year.[/quote]

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