I always find it kind of amusing when people in areas that usually don't experience hurricanes get so worked up over a few storms a year (no offense).
I guess it's because I've lived in Miami-Dade County all my life and have experienced Cat. 4 and 5 hurricanes, so it doesn't really mean much to me.
The only problem I have is having to put up hurricane shutters. Other than that, I see it as a few days off of school and an excuse to throw hurricane parties.