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Updates: Hurricane-Focused Building Codes in Florida

Last fall, Hurricane Ian took the Florida coastline by storm (literally), devastating cities & structures throughout South Florida with 150mph winds and significant flooding. The projected economic damage of Hurricane Ian was estimated at $75 billion. Natural disasters like this require lawmakers to find ways to increase the safety of Florida residents. Keep reading to…