re: Hurricane Sally is just killing Alabama.

I'm old. Used to spend Spring and early summer in Gulf Shores. Only buildings were shacks on poles, plywood walls, no insulation, ceiling fans, no A/C. Owners knew they would get blown away every ~10 years. Minimal cost to rebuild.

Compare that to now. huge Condominiums, Hotels, and restaurants, all trying to get closer to the water. It was better in the 50's and early 60's when the white beach was the main attraction