If someone is really concerned about the construction quality of their house, the logical thing to do is to hire a home inspector or structural engineer to inspect the house to verify that it is constructed according to the building codes related to hurricane protection. I think the most significant feature to prevent hurricane damage is for the roof structure to be securely strapped down to the top of the exterior walls to prevent wind from blowing away the roof. And, there are other features that should be looked at, if you don't trust the builder.
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