About ron derenzo Expertise Our family moved to Tampa in 1994 and loved the town ever since. We have children who attend public schools and love them. We started a club called TEAM 813 (our area code) to promote social and community events. We enjoy every aspect of the Tampa community
Experience I work in the Financial Services Industry and have worked with relocating families from other parts of the world to Tampa.
Organizations Team 813 Founding Member
Habitat for Humanity Team Captain
Chrissy and Friends (Epilepsy Service for Teens)
Kiangs Service Fraternity Founding Member
Expert: ron derenzo Date: 6/2/2006 Subject: moving to Tampa - hurricanes?
Question Hi there
Our family may be relocating to the Tampa area from Canada in the near future. I have found your answers to others to be great - but I'm wondering does no one worry about hurricanes? I've looked up stats on the web etc and it sounds pretty scary to us - as in scary enough to maybe not make the move. The climate is VERY appealing but are we overreacting to think it is a little risky?
Regards
Billie
Answer Hurricanes are a way of life for people in the South. There have been many in the news during the past 2 years that have really heightened everyone's awareness HOWEVER, if you are prepared and take the threat seriously, it is nothing to be worried about.
Every storm allows for ample prep. time and if you need to evacuate, you have sufficient warning. We have lived in Tampa for 12 years and have NEVER even had to contemplate it.
If you live by the water, you need to be vigilant.
We live 60 miles inland, so we normally prepare for RAIN.
Its a GREAT place to live, regardless of the hurricances, alligators, and humidity.
