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Article #6124Re: Tornado Proof Homes
From: CAS
Date: Sat, 10 Jul 1999 00:00
Date: Sat, 10 Jul 1999 00:00
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Capt. Len wrote:
>
> A couple of years ago (probably mid 70"s ) a prof of structural
> engineering at Florida University designed and built a Hurricane Proof
> home on the gulf Gulf(panhandle) About a year before a major hurrican
> hit the area.
>
> Held a hurrican party. After the storm found the porch and stairs to
> the landing and that was it.
>
> I'll plan on evacuating and have the money in the bank to pay for fod
> and lodging.
>
> --
> Capt. Len Susman
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Sounds like good advice for hurricane-proof wannabees.
However, it doesn't work for tornadoes.....
They come too fast, are too concentrated, and too unpredictable.....
You may have 5 minutes notice, tops. And a car, running away down
the road, is the WORST place to be.
Andy in Dallas (... that TEXAS, ma'am....)
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