The conference is focusing on climate change, but we have talked about hurricanes.  On tonight’s 5:30 newscast I will be interviewing Dr. Steve Lyons about the last hurricane season, and what he thinks about the upcoming 2008 season.  One things that he stressed, and always stresses is that Tampa is a vulnerable location, second behind New Orleans.  It’s our beautiful location on the Gulf of Mexico and Tampa Bay, the sloping shelf leaves us very open to a large storm surge. 
So plan now!  Think of who you can stay with.  It doesn’t have to be a place that is far away but out of the flood zones.  If you live outside of a flood zone, who could you invite to stay at your house in case of a hurricane?  I know it’s only January but having a plan in place is key to a great life in Florida.