Praying that there isn't immense loss of life. Seems like this could end really poorly for those that stayed.
I don't understand what the long game is for the New Orleans, Tampa Bays, etc. of the world. Basically the areas more prone to flooding that are bound to get hit by storms like this. This sounds really callous as I know people call these places home and have deep ties there - but at some point doesn't society determine that the amount of money going into rebuilding coastal areas is not worth it? There is such a mind-numbing amount of money that flows into the aftermath of these storms. I just always wonder when the average citizen will decide that the money isn't worth it, and when the market may do the same (real estate folks, hotels, restaurants, etc.). I guess there will always be a desire to enjoy the beaches, food, etc. of coastal regions, so there has to be infrastructure there, but it just seems like an inevitable cycle of re-build, destruction, repeat. Just something that I've often thought about. I don't know what the answer is...
Praying for the safety and health of all impacted by Helene and now Milton.