Florida Panhandle building codes lagged behind rest of state
TALLAHASSEE, Fla — It was once argued that the trees would help save Florida’s Panhandle from the fury of a hurricane, as the acres of forests in the region would provide a natural barrier to savage winds that accompany the deadly storms.It’s part of the reason that tighter building codes — mandatory in places such as South Florida — were not put in place for most of this region until just 11 years ago.And it may be a painful lesson for area residents now […]
