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Answer by al in florida
Submitted on 9/9/2005
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There is No place in Florida safe from hurricanes. Even if you don't live in coastal flood/surge vulnerable areas, you will be battered by high winds and flying debris. After Hurricane Charlie 8/13/2004, some of the most damaged areas were inland, actually in the middle of the state. Consider this, a concrete block or brick structure is less likely to get knocked down than a wooden framed home. Tiled roofs are more prone to have damage than shingled roofs. Trees should be 30 or more feet from the home to prevent damage in case of being uprooted. A windbreak of trees surrounding the house - preferably 50 to 100 feet from the structure - is protective during storms, but this means you need at least a one acre lot for your home. Most new developments sell lots 1/6th to 1/4 acre in size. Supposedly the Tampa Bay area has been 'protected' from hurricanes due to some topographic reason (others state Indian Shaman cast a protective spell over the area). Having been sideswiped by Dennis and Frances - I'm not sure I would believe this. Good luck.

Answer by ullery803
Submitted on 8/19/2006
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I've lived in Florida for the past 2-1/2 years in Ocala - northern third of the state just about smack dab in the center. We were hit 2 years ago by excessive winds and lots and lots of rain -- nothing else. The wind took out power poles and we were without electricity for a week and we lost some trees due mostly to the rain (they just uprooted) but otherwise everything was OK. If you Google just the word "hurricane" you will see the worst cities to live in for hurricane activity so I would guess the cities not mentioned would be the safest. One of the worst is Panama City, FL on the gulf -- according to hurricane statistics it gets hit about every 4 years... NOT GOOD.....

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Submitted on 9/11/2003
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what are the safest cities to live in Florida to escape hurricanes?

Answer by Richard
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What are the safest cities to live in Florida to escape crime?

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which is the best city to move to from Florida with children. School is important and so are jobs and of course cost of living.

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