IMAGE GALLERY: Hurricane Irene, One Year Later

Hurricane season is now, with Tropical Storm Isaac threatening the Gulf Coast and memories of the devastation of Hurricane Katrina, also on this date in history, seven years ago, still kind of fresh.

Although she started out with hurricane bluster, still packed a punch as she rumbled through Nashua. Residents sought help from one another, the Red Cross Shelter and the handful of local businesses that kept the lights on.

Did you buy a generator since then?

Have you created a disaster plan for future reference?

We've uploaded some photos from around the region from last year, if for no other reason than to make you feel good about wherever you are right here and now, on dry land, with power coursing through your electrical system.

Tell us how you really feel about hurricane season in the comments field below.