Agree. Someone used the phrase "shell of former self" and it's caught on. Also people downplaying a cat 1 or ts is crazy. Damage has been done with less. It does put people in danger. I don't like how people are downplaying it. Especially ones that don't even live in Nc. Hurricanes and Tropicals are bad period. It's unnerving to hear this talk. It's like someone is saying "I'm sorry that tree fell on your house, could have smashed you and your family though. No biggie. At least you have insurance." These storms are a big pain and a tax on us all. Ditto to what downeastnc said above. No, it won't be damage necessarily like PR and Dominica, but dang it's no good period.