I lived in Florida from 1956-1976, lots of hurricanes, even one in '53 on Long Island, NY. California from '76-'89. I'll take hurricanes vs earthquakes anytime. Since I moved back to Florida there have been three near misses in 4 years...just call me Lucky.
Actually flew very close to this one on the Redeye from Los Angeles Tuesday night, got to S.Fla and was stranded for a day, no bus service above Orlando. Finally got home Thursday night after literally walking the last mile home dragging my luggage down a dirt road. Trailer in one piece and my'birds safe in mini storage. Life is good.