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In the hardest-hit parts of southwest Florida, many newer structures survived remarkably intact in Hurricane Ian's winds, suggesting that updated Florida

In the hardest-hit parts of southwest Florida, many newer structures survived remarkably intact in Hurricane Ian's winds, suggesting that updated Florida

Hurricane Ian sideswept Gainesville on the afternoon of Sept. 28, causing gusts that toppled an Oak Tree. Aside from severe cases, the hurricane had a minimal impact on Alachua County.

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Five days after tornadoes first touched down in the Midwest and South of the U.S., survivors are coming to grips with what they have lost. Of the several states that the storms tore through last weekend, Kentucky was the hardest hit. At least 74 people have been confirmed dead there. Many more are unaccounted for.As survivors, volunteers, and officials sort through and pick up whats left, how might they think about shoring up homes, businesses and buildings for the future? NPRs Audie Cornish spe...

Five days after tornadoes first touched down in the Midwest and South of the U.S., survivors are coming to grips with what they have lost. Of the several states that the storms tore through last weekend, Kentucky was the hardest hit. At least 74 people have been confirmed dead there. Many more are unaccounted for.As survivors, volunteers, and officials sort through and pick up whats left, how might they think about shoring up homes, businesses and buildings for the future? NPRs Audie Cornish spe...

NPR's Audie Cornish chats with civil engineering expert David Prevatt about how to prepare buildings for tornadoes following a series of deadly storms.

NPR's Audie Cornish chats with civil engineering expert David Prevatt about how to prepare buildings for tornadoes following a series of deadly storms.