I've lived in Florida for a long time. Now imagine how I felt last year, when Charlie, Francis & Ivan visited...
Anyway. gas price for regular is now at $3.29 in Roslyn, PA. I won't be surprised if it gets higher than $5--although I assure you that this is purely the result of speculation, as crude oil didn't increases from $70 per barrel.
Yes, indeed, human lives are fragile when disaster hits. I sincerely pity the dead, and feel the pain of those who are trying to put their lives back together.