DISASTER RECOVERY PLANNING — EXPECT THE UNEXPECTED

Unpleasant Surprise

Except the hurricane slammed the Sunshine State as a category three, then garnered more strength through the Gulf Stream. How surprised were residents? Some of Cavaretti’s neighbors didn’t even put up storm shutters.

“The biggest mistake people make is taking these storms too lightly,” he says. “People say, ‘Oh don’t be afraid, it won’t be that bad.’ You know what...be afraid, and be prepared for it. Those who did not prepare paid the price.”