I think Bert said about half the reduction in sales of 7%, was...

I think Bert said about half the reduction in sales of 7%, was attributable to the affects of the hurricane.
he then said sales to those two states, Texas and Florida, are back to normal.
(it's not surprising that sales in these states were disrupted, as millions people were evacuated, stores closed, power down, flooding etc.. Roads were literally jammed with people fleeing the cities.)
People would be concerned about surviving - not wondering what animal was inside their next Yowie choc).