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dixiegrrrrl

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3. How old is that building, and what code is it built to?

Reply to Leith (Reply #1)

Wed Sep 6, 2017, 01:02 AM

Sep 2017

hurricane code requires roof tie downs.

tho...in a Cat 5, couple miles inland is not all that good, esp. if Irma goes UP Fla.
Are they aware of the horrible post-hurricane environment? Esp. the mosquitoes?

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To all those in the path of Irma..... [View all] imanamerican63 Sep 2017 OP

I Have In-Laws Near Tampa Bay Leith Sep 2017 #1

How old is that building, and what code is it built to? dixiegrrrrl Sep 2017 #3

I think all of our DU'ers in the path should start a thread Doreen Sep 2017 #2

I agree. They are probably busy though. The Keys begin evac. tomorrow. Solly Mack Sep 2017 #4

Yeah, I thought about that but it would be nice to know how Doreen Sep 2017 #8

I know. I've been worried. Things are bad enough without an Irma in our lives. Solly Mack Sep 2017 #9

I am thankful that it appears that Jose is not going close to land. Doreen Sep 2017 #10

From Houston Demtexan Sep 2017 #5

a lot of we Floridians are here steve2470 Sep 2017 #6

Still taking steps beyond 3 AM Awsi Dooger Sep 2017 #7