• Flying Squid@lemmy.world
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    6 hours ago

    I know this isn’t a great thing to say due to housing costs, but I think you really need to find a different place to live than a boat because hurricanes are only going to get worse.

    • TheRealKuni@lemmy.world
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      1 hour ago

      As I understand it, mangrove swamps are a great place to ride out storms in a boat. They naturally reduce waves, and should help cut down on some of the wind. There’s a whole demonstration of how they work in the Keys. Can’t remember where I saw it.

      Obviously it would be better to not be in the path of the storm, but if you have to be, there are much worse places than around mangroves.

    • Maeve
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      2 hours ago

      I was recently looking at printed tiny houses. Some are pretty sturdy, and 0 carbon. They are pricier than tiny prefab but with no energy bills to speak of and sturdier construction, I’m wondering how they will fare in our area.