We have friends that left Cal and moved to Florida about 3 1/2 years ago. They called us last week and said they very much regret leaving Cal. His mom lost her place in the first Hurricane, and is now living with them, and now another Hurricane on the way.. Dang!
I agree, give me an earthquake anyday. At least everything isn't blown into the next county.
Compare July 2001 with September 2004
http://coastal.er.usgs.gov/hurricanes/ivan/photos/index.html