Hey, just so you know ... this post is now about 14 years and 8 months old. Please keep that in mind as it very well may contain broken links and/or outdated information.

It’s been a slow start to the 2009 hurricane season … we’re halfway through August and just now have the first named storm, Ana.

Of course back in 2004, we had Charley in mid-August and then were hunkering down for Frances, Ivan, and Jeanne in quick succession in September, so it can ramp up quickly! Last year, my daughter had a “snow day” instead of the first day of school.

But anyway, here’s hoping the season stays slow, calm, and uneventful.