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So why have so many homes been susceptible to the ravages of wind and flooding produced by hurricanes each year? Profit-driven builders use standard building materials (i.e. wood frame, concrete block, tile roof) because most homebuyers are unaware of alternative state-of-the-art building options. What Katrina taught us is that these standard materials are very vulnerable to strong winds and flooding. The size and scope of the Hurricane Katrina disaster has made it plain to see that we just can't afford to ignore the many innovative building solutions in the marketplace.
Katrina's Angels is a respected 501 (c)(3) volunteer non-profit organization serving the housing and resource needs of many families displaced by Hurricane Katrina. Working together with experts in thge building industry committed to providing innovative building solutions, they are transforming how people choose to build. We have named these solutions the Hurricane Zone Housing solutions.
With the spiraling insurances premiums and the limitations within ever increasing home policies, we can no longer afford to rebuild over and over. The lesson from Katrina was, after a natural disaster, we should not expect the Federal Government's 'response' to be a cost-effective solution to our rebuilding efforts. Uncertainty about the federal response to the crisis - such as the availability and duration of federal funding or the federal or state standards that apply to assistance programs - contributed to significant instability and uncertainty.
It is time to be proactive and choose a building solution that can withstand the harshest weather Mother Nature can throw at us. Innovation and technology has provided us with the answers. It is up to us to make the smart choices that are available, so that the builders will begin to offer the best solutions.
The Hurricane Zone Housing solutions provide options for HOUSING, SCHOOLS and COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS. These are "turnkey" solutions built by licensed contractors with quality products built to higher standards. Because the buildings are not traditional, they may provide shortened construction time and reduced labor costs.
Hurricane Zone Housing solutions may offer valuable features:
- Withstand hurricane force winds (145+ mph)
- Moisture-resistant
- Mold-resistant
- Savings on energy bills
- Savings on insurance
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- Fire-retardant
- Termite-proof
- High-impact windows and doors
- Faster build time
- Reduced labor costs
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