This storm(8 am Saturday) is now a slow mover and expected to be hear late Wednesday/early Thursday. We came from S. Florida and can not believe differeences in home construction. At TV there are very few, if any, homes with impact windows, and permanent shutters. Roofs are much more prone to sustaining wind damage. Stick built/frame homes with vinyl siding as opposed to concrete block. Went to Home Depot last night. No big runs on plywood. Anybody ever try to install plywood on a vinyl sided home? This could cause more damage than a house without plywood protection. Lastly there are a ton of mobile/manufactured homes in Central Florida. If this storm hits with winds over 115 MPH, we are in a heap of trouble. At least we do have underground power and low flood risk.
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