Church Stands Up To Hurricane Winds

November 5, 2004 - A church pastor and his congregation are thankful for hurricane-resistant features of the Worship Center at the First Baptist Church of Punta Gorda. The church, established in 1887, built the new sanctuary in 2001 utilizing the new building codes and other storm resistant methods and materials.   more

Richmond Restaurant Stays High and Dry

November 4, 2004 - When the owners of a new Buffalo Wild Wings Grill and Bar franchise considered opening in the historic Shockoe Bottom entertainment district of Richmond, Va., they knew the area was prone to flooding. They made the decision to modify the building that was to house their new restaurant to make it flood resistant.   more

Building Retrofits Prove Worthwhile

November 3, 2004 - At only a half a mile from the beach and 25 feet above sea level, the most critical government buildings in Surfside Beach have always been in grave danger during hurricanes. However, on August 14 and 15 of this year, when Hurricane Charley made landfall near Surfside Beach, those buildings sustained no damage.   more

Sturdy Storm Shelter

November 2, 2004 - The Wintorboro Fire Department’s community shelter was put to its first test during Hurricane Ivan. The shelter provided a safe haven for residents during the high winds and tornado warnings produced by Hurricane Ivan on September 15, 2004.   more

Fort Myers Inn Survives the Storm

November 1, 2004 - When Hurricane Charley hit Fort Myers Beach in August 2004, four buildings at Tom Kolar’s Lighthouse Resort Inn and Suites, which sit just 200 feet from the beach at San Carlos Bay, remained dry, undamaged, and full of customers. Other hotels and motels on the island were damaged or flooded, and closed.    more

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