quade 4 #76 October 31, 2012 Quote Quote Quote I expect Sandy to be worse than Irene, not a Katrina by any means - but likely the most damage the NE will see from a storm in decades past One minor clarification. Blues, Dave I will also predict that future storms will cause fewer deaths that those of the past. Certainly. If this storm had hit New York 100 years ago it would have been far more devastating because science had no real way of predicting paths and warning people ahead of time so they could evacuate. But don't simply equate deaths with devastation.quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lawrocket 3 #77 October 31, 2012 QuoteCertainly. If this storm had hit New York 100 years ago it would have been far more devastating because science had no real way of predicting paths and warning people ahead of time so they could evacuate. But don't simply equate deaths with devastation. And, consequently, had this storm hit New York 100 years ago, it would be less damaging as a monetary amount. Not just in inflation, but with the reliance on electronics now, that Long Island Express of 1938 (a Cat 3 that caused about $5 billion in damage (today's dollars) could easily have topped $15 billion today. My comment was on the "more damage" comment. Of course because there is more to damage that is worth more. My wife is hotter than your wife. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
