[FlJoePa]

Not saying concrete structures can't be damaged. Sure they can, but new codes need to be enforced, and only the old structures are grandfathered.

When people DO rebuild, they will be safer for it.

Like I said, I think about how lucky I was every day. Just up the road in Martin and St. Lucie Counties, they got whacked. Heck, the whole state has gotten whacked. All I went through was some downed trees and a week without power.

Now Joe Bastardi (and other credible mets) are predicting Ivan to go out to sea off NC, turn south, and take another swipe at FL from the East Coast (probably only as a T.S. though - IF it happens).

Add to that Jeanne, Lisa, and a new T.D., and it just seems like the whole state has a bullseye on it's back.

I think this about sums it up:

[Eagle Eye]

Did you look at the photos? The auto html isn't working for me and I hope people aren't too lazy or apathetic to copy and paste.