Strong building codes were implemented after Hurricane Andrew in south
Florida. It took a while for the rest of the state to catch up - 2001
was a key year strengthening codes statewide.
Good article:
http://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/irma-test-strength-floridas-strict-building-codes-49686520
There are probably hundreds of thousands of wood frame houses built in
the 1970s and 1980s that are not that well built that are in the path of
Irma. Houses built before 1970 tended to be better built. Just to give
an idea - there are 67,900 single family houses in Lee County FL that
were built between 1970 and 1992. This includes all construction types.
FEMA created a massive document after hurricane Charlie in 2004 that
goes into major detail about the effects of Charlie on different types
of building construction.
https://www.fema.gov/media-library-data/20130726-1445-20490-6387/fema488.pdf
Brian
Florida has strong building codes to prevent a complete loss of
structures. More likely some will suffer flooding. Having buildings
enables estimation of potential damage and road access.
Clifford
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