With humidity this last week being in the single digits, this hasn't been a problem for me (thankfully). Of course, the potential for the entire house going up in smoke *is* a potential downside.
In all seriousness, my family and I were evacuated from our house Thursday night, and were finally able to return Saturday morning. It is an interesting exercise to decide what you should bring with you when you know that you might not have anything else here come the next morning.
Thankfully, we had plenty of warning and all of us were able to pack up what we deemed important. And yes, I did pack up most of my (admittedly limited) ASL collection. Along with a 91' Fender Stratocaster, photo albums, clothes, passport, etc.