[ExI] Gustav Coming to Louisiana: wish me luck

[Harvey Newstrom]

On Saturday 30 August 2008 17:51:56 BillK wrote:
> Actually, we do. I read that if you use the new 'hurricane nails' then
> they are proof up to a category 5 hurricane. The wood crumbles before
> the nails give way.
> Adds about 15 USD to the cost of a home.
>
> <http://www.sciencedaily.com/videos/2007/0302-hurricane_and_earthquake_resi
>stant_nails.htm>

This is a perfect example where a stitch in time saves nine.  Pre-planning is 
much cheaper than cleaning up the mess after the fact.  The cost of evacuating 
and rebuilding is much more than if we built more hurricane-proof structures.  
I realize that they aren't impervious to floods or the worst hurricanes, but it 
sure would save a lot of lives and money.

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Harvey Newstrom <www.HarveyNewstrom.com>
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