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Dawna Stromsoe's avatar

Unfortunately Florida is currently run by a climate crisis denier who’s also preoccupied with his Nov 8 governor re-election and 2024 presidental run. Doesn’t make a good scenario for Florida residents. Thank you for the background history of hurricanes in this area.

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Alexander Verbeek's avatar

Thanks Dawna

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Marian NoΓ«'s avatar

Thank you, Alexander, for this Florida hurricane history. By now, local people must know about the dangers involved (Modern-day Newscasting). I hope they can find their way out in time. I think, we must learn not to live in risky areas, anymore. They live there forewarned and still . . . are willing to bear/take the brunt! Protective Seawalls are not a thing of the past . . .

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Alexander Verbeek's avatar

Yes, learning from history would have led to protection, adaptation, and mitigation but somehow we ignore the lessons of history.

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Alexander Verbeek's avatar

I hope so too that they can get out in time. The Fiona landfall in the Atlantic provinces of Canada was a good example of what can be achieved by efficiently evacuating in time

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Aida Brunell's avatar

So many catastrophes around the world leaving us with tremendous human or animal effets and huge costs ! My prayers for all.

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Alexander Verbeek's avatar

Thanks Aida

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Mischa Geracoulis's avatar

Such important, if not distressing, informationβ€”thank you!

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Alexander Verbeek's avatar

Thanks Mischa. Overnight, Ian grew so much in power. It is now a real monster storm, and more devastating because of man-made climate change. This is going to be a particularly bad warning to take climate action. One that will again be ignored.

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Mischa Geracoulis's avatar

Apparently, it's now made landfall. I agreeβ€”in all likelihood, it will not be taken seriously. I am without words... :/

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Alexander Verbeek's avatar

Thanks Lizzie

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