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Rebuilding Challenges Impacting Mexico Beach a Warning for all Floridians Facing Hurricane Season

Past floods from hurricanes and tropical storms have left some Floridian homeowners on the streets and strapped with staggering rebuilding expenses. ArcDesign gives practical advice on how to avoid such an outcome for this and future hurricane seasons.


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Randy Young, CEO of ArcDesign, comments on the latest land regulations implemented in Florida's Panhandle following Hurricane Michael.
Randy Young, CEO of ArcDesign, comments on the latest land regulations implemented in Florida's Panhandle following Hurricane Michael.

CLEARWATER, Fla., June 12, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Last year Hurricane Michael made landfall near Mexico Beach in the panhandle of Florida. In the aftermath of the hurricane's shocking impact, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) declared the city "wiped out."[1] In the months following the disaster, city officials wrestled with passing new land regulations to prepare the city for future hurricane strikes. One of the main changes made to building codes is raising any new buildings or homes above the flood line to avoid future structural damage.[2] Randy Young, CEO of ArcDesign, residential design and drafting specialists, describes the building code change as necessary but late. "Whether new or existing, the most important thing a person can do to prevent home flood damage is elevate their home or structure above the flood plain. However, to prevent flood damage, the time to do it is before a hurricane hits— not afterwards."

Insurance premiums increased by an average of about 8 percent on April 1, 2018, from an annual average of $866 to $935 per policy.[5] Per the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, hurricanes Michael and Florence in 2018 each caused about $25 billion in damages, contributing to a total toll of $91 billion from that year's weather and climate disasters.[6]

“Whether new or existing, the most important thing a person can do to prevent home flood damage is elevate their home or structure above the flood plain. However, to prevent flood damage, the time to do it is before a hurricane hits— not afterwards.”

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Flood damage is the number one insurance claim in the United States. Florida has three times the homes at risk of flooding of any other state. Florida's Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis, and Florida Insurance Commissioner David Altmaier are warning consumers to start preparing for 2019 now. They urge that residents review their insurance policies and secure flood insurance coverage as soon as possible. There is usually a 30-day waiting period before a flood policy takes effect.[3]

By raising a home above the flood plain before a flood, in addition to reducing the risk of flood damage, an immediate benefit for the owner is a reduction of insurance premiums, according to FEMA.[3] For those that have homes in a flood zone, people need to be aware of the 50% rule.

The "50% Rule," or Substantial Damage/Improvement Rule states that a building must be elevated and brought into building code compliance if damaged by any cause for which the repair costs are 50% or more of the value of the building, minus the value of the land, and the building is both in a Special Flood Hazard Area and at a non-compliant elevation.[4]

If a home suffers damage and the repairs will cost more than 50% of the value of the house, homeowners are not allowed to restore their home without lifting it first. Randy Young adds this caveat, "Because insurance companies are slow handling claims and builders are in high demand after flooding, homeowners can be 'out on the streets' for months or even years if extensive improvements are necessary."

Young offers these FEMA-originated rules for elevation:

  • You must follow floodplain ordinance requirements and get the proper permits when rebuilding. This will not only make your home safer but will save money on your federal flood insurance premiums.
  • Before rebuilding in a Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA), be sure to check with local building officials. They are responsible for enforcing local elevation requirements, even in areas where the BFE (Base Flood Elevation) has not been established.
  • Rebuilding higher than the minimum requirement is always a wise decision and saves on flood insurance premiums.[7]

Adds Young, "If a person elevates their home before a major storm event, along with saving on insurance costs and protecting the value of their home, they won't be homeless in the interim."

About ArcDesign
ArcDesign, headquartered in Clearwater, Fl has been providing custom home design, renovations and permit designs for residents and contractors since 2003. With an unrelenting commitment to quality, they have been awarded the prestigious Best in Houzz Service Award six years running. Influenced by a multitude of 5-star reviews, clients often refer to ArcDesign as the home designers that people recommend. They excel in designs and permit drawings for new homes, additions, remodeling and rebuilding. ArcDesign also specializes in designs and plans for raising houses in flood zones to protect the homes from flooding. For more information visit: https://www.arcdesign7.net

1. "Mexico Beach, Florida." Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 2 June 2019.
2. Brannon, Blake. "Mexico Beach Moving Forward with Rebuilding."
3. "When It Comes to Flooding, Florida's Risk Is Real." The Ponte Vedra Recorder.
4. "New Law – Florida Homeowners No Longer Blindsided by Insurance Companies." PRWeb, 19 Mar. 2019.
5. Tarmey, James J. "Wall Street Is Masking the True Cost of Climate Change ." Bloomberg.com, Bloomberg, 2019.
6. Yohe, Gary W. "A $1 Trillion Economic Blow? The Cost of Extreme Weather in the U.S. Is Worse than We Thought." The Washington Post, WP Company, 7 June 2019.
7. "Elevating Your Home: What You Need to Know and Do." Elevating Your Home: What You Need to Know and 2017.

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