Unlike its wealthier neighbors, Fort Myers Beach had an unpolished charm and a more economically diverse population before the devastating storm.
Tag: Hurricane Ian (2022)
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If Hurricane Rebuilding Is Only Affordable for the Wealthy, This Is the Florida You Get
Despite their intent to make coastal communities safer, Florida’s building codes can actually complicate long-term resilience efforts.
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In Florida, a Hurricane Can’t Bring DeSantis and Biden Together
President Biden said he would meet with Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida during a visit to tour the aftermath of Hurricane Idalia. An aide to the governor said he had no such plans.
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Idalia Could Become Another Multibillion-Dollar Superstorm
The Category 3 hurricane could expose insurers and their customers to huge losses across a wide stretch of Florida, Georgia and the Carolinas.
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How to Track Hurricane Idalia
Idalia’s path makes it difficult to predict where the storm will come ashore.