Wilma damage in PALM BEACH COUNTY ALONE - $10 billion
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Wilma damage in PALM BEACH COUNTY ALONE - $10 billion
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Expounding on a previous statement, Palm Beach County Administrator Bob Weisman said he has reached the conclusion that damage to public and private property in the county will be "at least $10 billion." He came to this number by looking at "preliminary work" on property damage by county officials, as well as numbers provided by cities. Extensive damage to the southern part of the county, which is covered with high-value properties, is a key factor in the estimate, he said.
''I think it'll be at least $10 billion, when it gets added," he said.
Expounding on a previous statement, Palm Beach County Administrator Bob Weisman said he has reached the conclusion that damage to public and private property in the county will be "at least $10 billion." He came to this number by looking at "preliminary work" on property damage by county officials, as well as numbers provided by cities. Extensive damage to the southern part of the county, which is covered with high-value properties, is a key factor in the estimate, he said.
''I think it'll be at least $10 billion, when it gets added," he said.
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It's like being nickled and dimed to death because of the population density and area. Home after home with light to moderate to occasional severe damage in a metro area of millions adds up very quickly. This could very well top Andrew when all is said and done if Dade and Broward damage figures are similar to Palm Beach.
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Consider that Katrina did >$60 billion of insured losses (though likely well above $100 billion in total losses), and it wasn't a strong Cat 4 or 5 at landfall. Most of the damage in MS/AL is related to storm surge, except some signficant wind damage (inland) near landfall on the southwestern MS coast. Nearly all of the damage in New Orleans is the result of flooding, not from the wind (though there was likely signficant wind damage in Plaquermines -- sp? -- parish before it all went underwater anyway, and wind played havoc in Slidell). So, Katrina's not a very good example of wind damage, though it's probably one of the best exams we've seen of the power of storm surge. If you bring a strong Cat 4 or Cat 5 straight into a large urban area, I would agree with a >$200 billion damage total (from insured losses).
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Speaking in general about Tampa Bay:
To be honest I feel *relatively* safe in Tampa Bay. The statistical chance of a major storm coming in at a particular nightmare angle for
Tampa Bay is slim. We often get impacts from storms that hit Florida, but
it is rare to have a storm come in at the perfect angle
to generate a large surge up Tampa Bay. It's possible, but it
is statistically unlikely. But do not let your guard down, even if the chance
is slim.
All things considered, I am ready for anything, but a significant surge
is statistically unlikely, so I feel *relatively* safe. But no one should let their guard down...and I will not let my guard down either.
Now I'm not complacent...If I see a possible threat I am out of here
quickly...
To be honest I feel *relatively* safe in Tampa Bay. The statistical chance of a major storm coming in at a particular nightmare angle for
Tampa Bay is slim. We often get impacts from storms that hit Florida, but
it is rare to have a storm come in at the perfect angle
to generate a large surge up Tampa Bay. It's possible, but it
is statistically unlikely. But do not let your guard down, even if the chance
is slim.
All things considered, I am ready for anything, but a significant surge
is statistically unlikely, so I feel *relatively* safe. But no one should let their guard down...and I will not let my guard down either.
Now I'm not complacent...If I see a possible threat I am out of here
quickly...
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WxGuy1 wrote:Consider that Katrina did >$60 billion of insured losses (though likely well above $100 billion in total losses), and it wasn't a strong Cat 4 or 5 at landfall. Most of the damage in MS/AL is related to storm surge, except some signficant wind damage (inland) near landfall on the southwestern MS coast. Nearly all of the damage in New Orleans is the result of flooding, not from the wind (though there was likely signficant wind damage in Plaquermines -- sp? -- parish before it all went underwater anyway, and wind played havoc in Slidell). So, Katrina's not a very good example of wind damage, though it's probably one of the best exams we've seen of the power of storm surge. If you bring a strong Cat 4 or Cat 5 straight into a large urban area, I would agree with a >$200 billion damage total (from insured losses).
I would have to respectfully disagree with your wind damage assessment. I live in Metairie, outside of New Orleans, and the wind damage here was and still is tremendous. Have you been down here to back up your claim?
BTW, Derek I love your insight and your posts, but let's not have any sarcastic remarks such as " the remains of New Orleans." There are plenty of people down here, including myself who are trying to get our lives back together. We can use all the support we can get.
OK, I'm off of my soapbox now.
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