When Hurricane Helene hit, this disaster-proof Florida neighborhood kept the lights on

"Since the first residents moved in, in 2022, the homes have survived three major hurricanes: Hurricane Ian, Hurricane Idalia, and now Helene."

"We spent 18 months testing and tweaking the design of the first home inside a warehouse before beginning development, focusing on surviving a Cat 5 hurricane."

"The solar panels are connected to batteries at each home for backup power, ensuring that in emergency mode, they stay charged at 100% when the grid goes down."

"The design features steel straps connecting each floor, solid concrete as the first floor, and hard foam insulation to enhance strength and energy efficiency."

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