Carl Hiaasen on hurricane preparedness in FL

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When will we be ready for the next one? Never

By CARL HIAASEN


With its usual foresight and timeliness, the Florida Legislature is now grappling with the issue of hurricane preparedness.

We all know what that means: absolutely nothing.

The Democrats are blaming the Republicans for the halting response to Hurricane Wilma, and the Republicans are blaming the citizens for not heeding calls to be ready.

There's a breath of truth in both arguments -- and plenty of hot air.

The fact is, urban South Florida will never be prepared for a major hurricane.

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