[LoveMyGirlz]

Originally Posted by FlDebra

Glad you are all okay. I have an irrational fear of earthquakes. Sure I know they are to be feared but I gave up a very lucrative promotion because I would have to move to CA (I retired instead of transferring.). So where do I live instead? The Gulf Coast --where we have had to ride out several hurricanes. I know it makes no sense, but I guess that's what phobias are -- irrational. I think hurricanes are easier on my nerves because we get advance warning. My fear is the danger that sneak attacks like these tornados and earthquakes. No real escape.

Is it just the news reporting that is more intensive, or are we having a huge proliferation of catastrophic weather/natural disaster events?

Silly isn't it? I've lived here my whole life and when a good friend of mine said they were packing up and moving to Fl, I was like "are you nuts?" lol! You are so right about not having any earthquake warning here, but then all the hurricanes out your way give you "notice" yet SO many people still die and lose so much. So what good is the warning if there is really no hiding from it? Or at least thats how I see it from "here." haha - But yes, it is silly how we try to rationalize our fears! I just visited Fl for the first time in Jan because I am afraid of flying AND not too thrilled about the "unexpected" out there!