I have come to the regrettable conclusion that I simply cannot risk a visit to anywhere along the US Gulf or Atlantic coasts (and up to about 25 miles inland) between June and November. The federal, state, and local governments are simply not doing what is required and possible to assure the safety of residents and visitors to these areas. It is a massive and shameful failure of governance, and gives the lie to any claims that the USA is anywhere near to being as great a nation as we claim to be. We could and should be doing much better, but we aren't.

Others will have to decide for themselves if a visit, let alone residence, along the US coast during hurricane season is worth the risk, but I cannot recommend it.