[Stylo]

I think once you live near the sound, you'll have a lack of wanting for lakes.

[kidyankee764]

Originally Posted by Stylo

I think once you live near the sound, you'll have a lack of wanting for lakes.

I'll agree with this!

[FionaMarlowe]

Heh - very valid point - that is the ONE thing we really liked about living on Long Island - the seashore! Although having lived on Lake Michigan for so long prior to that, we're still not used to the possibility that the pretty waters can turn menacing - there are no hurricanes on lakes

[Stylo]

I wouldn't worry about that at all unless you are between 0'-10' sea level. Because waterfront is so expensive, you'll probably be at least a couple blocks inland to meet your budget. So no worries about hurricanes.

[JayCT]

Originally Posted by Stylo

I wouldn't worry about that at all unless you are between 0'-10' sea level. Because waterfront is so expensive, you'll probably be at least a couple blocks inland to meet your budget. So no worries about hurricanes.

You should say that the portions of waterfront still left after Sandy is expensive. I wonder if the storm will bring the price of waterfront properties down any? Jay

[Stylo]

Originally Posted by JayCT

You should say that the portions of waterfront still left after Sandy is expensive. I wonder if the storm will bring the price of waterfront properties down any? Jay

Hopefully it enforces stricter building, and existing homes that are at high risk get some help to get raised up. An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of insurance pay-outs.

Probably too much to ask for.

[kidyankee764]

Originally Posted by Stylo

...and existing homes that are at high risk get some help to get raised up. An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of insurance pay-outs.

Get some help from whom? It's the homeowner's responsibility to ensure their home is safe. Not the insurance company and certainly not FEMAs. I had strict requirements when I looked at shoreline houses, I found a house that met my requirements, and we didn't get touched by one of the largest storm surges in 100 years.

[FionaMarlowe]

It seems there would be at least some directives from your insurance company, etc., when you're purchasing a house - but what do you all think that renters, such as ourselves, should look for in a hurricane/storm-surge-proof house or apartment, should we be able to afford something in the lovely shoreline Connecticut area?

(Especially those of us who may be moving from out of the area, and may not be familiar with the "dangerous" parts of town as far as those more susceptible to big storms?)

[FionaMarlowe]

Sorry - I guess a better way to phrase that would have been to ask if there's any way to check, as a renter (as opposed to someone purchasing a house), if a place is in a "flood-prone" area or not?

Thank you!

[willow wind]

Two ways:

Go to the city or town clerk's office in any town or city in CT. Ask to see the flood maps. Most towns have them in the town clerk's office. If not, they will be in the building / engineering department. Just ask- someone will point you in the right direction.

Or you can look it up online here

https://msc.fema.gov/webapp/wcs/stor...0001&langId=-1