After scaring the locals with winds over 140-miles an hour, Hurricane Earl is now approaching the vacation choices of millions – Nantucket and Cape Cod – at a more sedate 85mph. But things could still get pretty bad.
When Hurricane Pete dropped by the East Coast in 1991 it caused $1.4-billion in damage in less than 48-hours. Earl’s potential for leveling houses has now thankfully weakened but the residents of what may be Massachusetts’ most scenic areas are worried for sure.
Once a hurricane finally passes, reconstruction is often a worrying need. Thousands of people can be homeless and in need of some shelter. A steel building as a temporary home is one modern option, but for now all those in the flight-path can do is board up, head out and pray.
We all wish them luck!
Photo: Alpoma/NASA
