The Wonderful thing is that it is a "DUD" The sad thing is:

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As a Floridian we have learned that the "Forecasters" don't always get it right. We tend to hunker down after a "Dud" storm. It's a natural response!

Can you imagine?
You left N.O. and spent many hours and much money for 8 hours of no power?

Again, I think it's so wonderful that that was the play-out but:

Next time? The citizens will become more cynical.

Geeze, Can you imagine watching a garbage can blowing down the streets of N.O. on a T.V. and being in a shelter?

I know, I know. Better safe than sorry. But this is a human nature reaction.

Living in Florida I have seen this play out!

Again, Let me state that I'm So..... happy for N.O.!