Readers speak out on newly-heightened hurricane predictions
Wed, 08/23/2023 - 10:53am
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Poll question: Do recent predictions that the 2023 hurricane season will be more active than previously thought have you worried or is it par for the course living in the Lowcountry?
Comments: Let us know if these coastal concerns have impacted your property insurance costs.
• The increased risk of hurricanes has raised my insurance by quite a bit.
• It’s definitely a consideration. From tree thinning to upgrading to a retaining wall for my backyard pool, there are increased costs to living in a hurricane prone area.
• Not yet
• Yes. Insurance is getting too expensive.
RESULTS
The warnings are nothing new, but cause some concern (36%)
I stay prepared, so I’m not worried (36%)
Other (14%)
The increased warnings make me very nervous (14%)
The majority of DI News poll respondents said the new predictions aren’t a concern or only cause them some concern.
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