I guess sometimes we just want it to be their fault. Because if it is, it's less likely to happen to us. Wouldn't it be scary if someone who did everything right could still end up in this kind of trouble?

And I think you're right... they've learned their lesson. May not last longer than a generation, but these particular people are definitely NOT having fun. Big time negative reinforcement going on right now. There have to be a large percentage of them thinking "If only I'd...". This particular group will be better prepared for the next one.

I've said it before... the problem is not that hurricanes hit populated areas. The problem is that hurricanes don't hit populated areas more often.