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As a civil engineer in Fort Myers, Fl (right where Charley hit), I can tell you that building standards are higher than ever. 90% of new houseing is constructed out of cement blocks and tile roofs. I have not seen 1 torn off roof in Fort Myers yet. I have seen a 100 or so power polls and Oak trees broke in half. Almost every business sign in torn apart. Other than that not to bad. Port Charlotte, on the other hand, is a more of a lower/middle class area filled with trailer parks and older housing. It seems thats where the major destruction occured. Sanibel Island sustained little damage even though it took a direct hit. This was due to the strict building standards required for island/beach area homes. My condo was built in 74 and redone in 2002. I had absoulty no damage except for a cosmetic fence that was ripped down. Still dont have power yet.
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