Hurricane Protection System

Hurricanes can cause millions of dollars in damage. Hurricane Sandy in 2012 is estimated to have caused direct losses of $20 billion in property and over $50 billion in business interruption costs.

Protection systems can cost millions of dollars but are an investment well worth the money spent.

Rings
The first protection should be miles from the city. Out in the water, miles from shore, build a wall. The wall is designed to reduce wave action. The wall will dissipate some of the energy in the waves before they reach land.

Levees
Walls to protect vulnerable areas from flooding. Levees should be designed to channel water to floodplains or reservoirs whenever possible. Otherwise floodwaters will build downstream.

Gates
Water channels should be protected by gates. Gates can allow traffic during calm times but be able to protect the city during storms.

Pumps
Pumps should be co-located with generators and built so that they can function even when the surrounding area is flooded.

Houses
Houses must be built to withstand hurricane force winds.

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