Knowing that our state sits right on top of a huge fault is frightening, but in my 39+ years, we have never experienced an earthquake. Hurricanes are the norm, but I live inland enough that I am rarely affected by them, except maybe some extra wind and rain.

I remember when Hurricane Hugo came through SC in 1989, and my parents were right in its path. They took shelter in their home, with their dog and my brother, under a mattress in their den. We lived about 60 miles away and had much rain and wind, but not nearly the damage that they suffered. It was probably my most frightening experience though, and I remember that I had baby Mimi and the Yellow Lab, Chuck, cuddled up with me on the couch the whole night from dark to daylight. Scary, scary.

You Californians, be careful!!!