Max Mayfield Retires Today

The head of the National Hurricane Center, Max Mayfield, is retiring today. Mayfield's parting remarks pull no punches in warning that major population centers are at great risk for whenever the next big 'cane strikes;(Read About It Here). Even though last season turned out to be a dud, the next season will be of keen interest to interests along the East and Gulf coasts and the industries from insurance to energy and construction.