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HH Hurricane Hayward Grand Member (1 year) 16 miles from The Mai-Kai Joined: Jun 07, 2008 Posts: 1867	HH Hurricane Hayward Posted posted on Mon, Jun 10, 2013 10:02 PM seafoamer, Down here on the southeast coast, there are now very tough building codes since we've been hit by hurricanes numerous times. Everything built after Hurricane Andrew (1992) is usually a safer bet than homes from the 1980s. But you'll also find older homes from the '60s and '70s that are very stable and have obviously withstood many storms. A bigger issue than wind can be water damage, so make sure you're not in an area that's prone to flooding. And also be aware of the mandatory evacuation zones along the coast. Areas close to the beach are sometimes forced to evacuate during major storms. Not that any of this should scare you. It's just good to be prepared. Some areas of the state have never been hit directly. You'll always be at the mercy of Mother Nature's whim.

seafoamer,

Down here on the southeast coast, there are now very tough building codes since we've been hit by hurricanes numerous times. Everything built after Hurricane Andrew (1992) is usually a safer bet than homes from the 1980s. But you'll also find older homes from the '60s and '70s that are very stable and have obviously withstood many storms.

A bigger issue than wind can be water damage, so make sure you're not in an area that's prone to flooding. And also be aware of the mandatory evacuation zones along the coast. Areas close to the beach are sometimes forced to evacuate during major storms.

Not that any of this should scare you. It's just good to be prepared. Some areas of the state have never been hit directly. You'll always be at the mercy of Mother Nature's whim.

Post #681476 by Hurricane Hayward on Mon, Jun 10, 2013 10:02 PM