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Flagler County, Florida Building Codes may not be Stringent Enough

Flagler County, Florida Building Codes may not be Stringent Enough to Protect Residents from a Major Hurricane; Palm (PR Web)
The hurricane seasons of 2004-05 were incredibly active and caused a great deal of property damage to many coastal communities. Forecasters are predicting another active season in 2006. Current building codes in Palm Coast only require that a home be built to withstand 110 mph winds for inland homes and 120 mph winds for coastal homes. This industry standard may not be enough to protect Palm

Electric System Strengthening Initiatives Approved (ElectricNet)
The impending 2006 hurricane season will find Florida better prepared to deal with issues affecting electric transmission and distribution based on actions outlined by the Florida Public Service Commission Monday...