On 3/1/07, George Herbert george.herbert@gmail.com wrote:
I was going to suggest a more global-warming-proof location, given both sea level rise and hurricane issues for St Petersberg
I believe the sea level rise is scheduled to happen slowly enough that there will be plenty of time to move, so I assume that's more of a joke.
But the hurricane issues for St. Petersburg are very serious. From what I've read on the matter, St. Pete would be devastated by a direct hit from a big hurricane. Low lying, relatively large population, connected to the rest of Florida mostly by bridges. It'd be really bad.
The good thing about hurricanes, as opposed to earthquakes, is that with proper planning and adequate insurance, losses can be kept to a minimum. If the WMF doesn't already have a detailed plan in place, there are still a few months left to make one. Anyone in Zephyrhills got a really big living room and a T1? If you let me join the fun I'll bring the chips.
Anthony