If these people were truly worried about the Doom from coastal storms they wouldn’t, you know, build homes at the coast, right?
Coastal homeowners turn to climate-resilient designs to combat worsening hurricane seasons
Forecasters are warning the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, which started June 1, could be an above-average year, potentially producing up to 19 named storms and 5 major hurricanes, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. As storms grow stronger and more frequent, a growing number of homeowners along the East and Gulf Coast are taking a proactive approach — building smarter, more resilient homes designed to withstand the forces of nature.
They do this every year, fearmongering about doom, despite every year being a threat from tropical systems. Some years will be bad, some won’t. It’s dealer’s choice. This truly highlights how much this has all be politicized.
In Crystal River, Florida, Gene Tener’s home stands out in more ways than one. Unlike most others in the area, his home is round — a design that does more than just offer panoramic views.
He said it initially drew curiosity from neighbors, but the house has already endured six hurricanes in five years, including Hurricane Helene, a Category 4 storm that struck the Gulf Coast in September. Research from Climate Central shows that human-caused climate change is warming ocean waters, which is fueling stronger and more intense hurricanes. Stronger storms often lead to more damage and higher insurance rates.
It’s pretty much not a bad idea to build more resistant homes, like they try and do in Tornado Alley. But, now they want to do it because of climate doom. I’m not going to get into all the stronger hurricanes, more hurricanes, fewer but stronger, etc yet again.
The aerodynamic shape of Tener’s home is built to reduce wind pressure by 30%. Inside, trusses fan out like spokes on a bicycle wheel, distributing storm forces to help keep the roof in place.
“You worry about the wind blowing off the roof,” Tener said of the main concerns for any home during a hurricane. “You worry about the rain. And you worry about flooding.”
Anchored deep into the ground, the home also includes flood vents to relieve water pressure and protect the foundation. With these features, the house is rated to withstand 190-mile-per-hour winds — a very strong Category 5 hurricane.
What they don’t say is how much it is. I guess this is for the rich folks who have the luxury of being climate cult members. But, realistically, Crystal River, Florida, is barely above sea level. You have to go at least 10 miles west before they land starts jumping higher. If you’re so worried you do not build there.
Fortunately the despised “elites” like Trump will be eligible for subsidized Federal Flood insurance.
That ‘s Socialism !!
Mr teach mocks Americans for adapting!!! Typing:
They realize that since we won’t do anything to slow global warming, they must adapt. They are adapting by making their homes more resistant to hurricanes. Adapt, Don’t Mitigate!!