Hurricanes?!?

Just wondering what the heck is going on with all of the freaking hurricanes! I'm just really not understanding! First there was Fay, then Gustav, and now Ike! And now they're saying that Ike just may be a direct hit! Yeah Right! You know these storms are really beginning to be a pain in my pocketbook. Everytime a storm decides to even maybe head this way, people take cover. Why?! So, far all we've had is rain and light rain at that. All I'm really trying to say is....I DO NOT LIKE THIS ONE BIT! All my love!