Well, with the arrival of Hurricane Jeanne - set for Florida - it makes you wonder how global warming has affected this all. Changing weather patterns, everything. Well, so far 12 people have died in Alabama alone, and 8000 people "officially" have lost power, although I believe it'll be much more. Some people won't even leave their homes because they wont be able to bring their pets... but oher shelters have allowed pets, so that's OK I suppose.