[Aleta]

jIM: I totally agree with you. We have often wondered why the same people go to Home Depot and buy plywood over and over again? You're right that you do have time, but unfortunately, even though you're prepared their are so many things to do. You have to gas up your car and cans and that is usually a long line. You need to pick up last minute items to last a couple of weeks, preparing for maybe evacuation for your animals as well, maybe having to rent a hotel room if you're asked to evacuate, bringing in all of your property from outside, putting up shutters, calling and making sure that your friends and family all have a place to go for. As you can tell by my response that money isn't your only concern during an oncoming hurricane.