Welcome,

While you may feel that you are here to learn (and there are a lot of knowledgeable folks here willing to share and help out), I am sure we can also learn from you as well. Sharing your experiences, both good and bad can give other members the chance to evaluate their situation and glean ideas for improving their preparation plans. Disaster/Emergency preparation should be viewed as dynamic and each individual/family should take a regular accounting of their situation and what they can reasonably do to improve their preparedness.

On a side note, my daughter and son-in-law live in Wilmington, NC, so I have a vested interest in the area. My son-in-law is in the Coast Guard and is currently assigned to Station Wrightsville Beach.

Pete