Hurricane Ian creates torrent of car problems

When Hurricane Ian slammed into South Carolina's beaches about a month ago, my wife and I were nestled in a luxury vacation rental in Pawleys Island, watching split-screen images of the storm: nonstop TV coverage and the vast, whipped-up ocean outside the sliding glass doors. We were safeguarded by a sturdy four-story concrete building and in no physical danger. Lose a day of beach and tennis, get right back to it. The forecast for the next day was sunny and warm. Suddenly, the power cut off.