Laura evacuation.
Anyone leaving the Gulf Coast to avoid hurricane Laura ? Our news is reporting its now a Cat 4
Forum Discussion
azdryheat wrote:
Do you suppose there might be people in homes built to withstand a hurricane? Can't speak for LA but Florida requires homes to be built to standards to survive a hurricane. Friend of mine has a home next to the gulf where his first floor is built for storm surge. The upper two floors are built for a hurricane. He survived one a few years ago. Didn't evacuate, just rode out the storm. No damage to his house.
Speaking as a long-time former FLorida resident I can agree that it's all good to have a hurricane-fortified home, HOWEVER that doesn't mean you'll have electricity, water, etc after a major storm -- and who knows for how long after a storm you'll be without these necessary services. Also, if you and your home survive, but the access to your home is blocked by floodwaters, downed trees, etc, you're in far worse shape than if you had evacuated, especially in the case of a medical emergency. Smart people evacuate. Riding out a major storm is just plain foolish, and puts extra pressure on first responders. Then, when it's all over, go back to your solid-as-a-rock home, and all is good.
