...is a good place to live where I will not get sucked up by a hurricane? I want to be an hour away from the beach if that is do-able.
2007-01-28 11:43:26 · 4 answers · asked by ? 3 in Travel ➔ United States ➔ Other - United States
Every part of Florida is susceptible to hurricanes. I lived in Jacksonville for a little while, and folks there used to say that it was actually fairly safe from hurricanes because the coast curves in there (Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia), so for a hurricane to hit Jacksonville directly it would have to come due west off the ocean, which is pretty rare (usually they hit at an angle).
However, while I was there Hurricane Floyd gave us quite a scare (but it turned north at the last minute and hit South Carolina instead). Schools were canceled, businesses closed, and lots of people tried to evacuate. I say tried, because I-10 West became a parking lot - many people gave up and rode out the storm (we did get the edge of it) in places like WalMart's parking lot. Perhaps they have a better evacuation plan for the city by now, this was about 8 years ago.
2007-01-28 12:05:36 · answer #1 · answered by kris 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I have lived in Tampa area for 30 years and we have never been hit with the full force of a hurricane... not to say it wont happen....
I would stay to west coast of Florida... from Tampa to the North
2007-01-28 19:54:50 · answer #2 · answered by Rutroh 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
are you kidding me!!! i am from fl no where to hide from hurricans or tornados. sounds like you be best right where you are at. even the pay scale sucks in this state. good luck in what ever you do.
2007-01-28 19:54:41 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Crestview or Niceville is a nice drive from Destin. Both areas are growing and have a lot to offer.
2007-01-28 19:47:34 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋