Week in Insights: Figuring Out What Comes Next After the Storm

Like many of you, I checked the weather pretty obsessively last weekend. I have family in the Carolinas and friends scattered throughout the Southeast, including Florida, and I was worried. It was a relief to finally hear the stories trickle through. Some had serious storm damage, while others were relieved that all that was required was a few hours of cleanup. My mom finally texted me on Saturday that all was well near Topsail, but they had lost power for six hours. Likewise, my daughter lost power overnight, but it had returned by morning.

I know that they are among ...