< Well, true, but I was more concerned with the more likely outcome of < flooding. It seems that homes normally stay intact in hurricanes unles < you get the full force, or unless a tornado gets whipped up. Maybe I'm Being from LI NY I'm used to hurricanes. I suggested CLEAN NEW garbage pails to store in as they can be taped closed and tied down. Also they are less likely to be sold out. We'd get one extra 10gal for water! Allison