In an estimated 150 mph wind, as with Floyd, would a casually
constructed CMU storage facility even remain standing? We've all read
about the slapdash construction that led to the devastation in S. Florida
after HugoI
I recall seeing a series of "Before" and "After" photos somewhere (Time?
Life?) The before photo showed a nice gas station with canopy...the after
photo showed only dirt. Even the slabs were gone and the block walls had
been anchored to the slabs with re-bar.....
They are calling Floyd the most powerful storm to hit the East Coast
this CENTURY. If I lived in the area and owned a classic car, I would be
heading far inland now, if not sooner! Of course I would be leaving my
?well-built? house behind. In that case I hope my insurance premiums are
paid up.. maybe that is the answer...insurance? Full and complete
present-day replacement cost....a necessary evil in hurricane alley??
-----Original Message-----
From: Ron Waters <Ronbo97@xxxxxxxx>
To: L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx <L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Tuesday, September 14, 1999 8:54 PM
Subject: Re: [FWDLK] Forward Look & Floyd?
>What about those Store-It-Yourself places ? They're usually concrete and
>cinderblock tombs. You could rent a 10x20 space for a month. Around here
>(CT), they run about $65 a month. Small price to pay.
>
>Ron
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