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I live in Northern New York. Not many huricanes here & not many big disasters either other than a rare ice storm or micro-burst. We have our cold snaps when the weekly high temperature averages 0, and the snow piles up by the foot overnight. Those events are pretty easy to deal, but we still like to complain. All of this pales in comparison with having to pack up the family and evacuate your homes & businesses not knowing exactly what to expect when you return. Hats off to you all & lets hope you have an easy time of it in 2005!