In Louisiana hurricane Laura killed four people died when trees fell on their houses. Do you still want to tell me how stupid I am for opposing tree growth near houses ?
I would be pro-trees and anti-wind, because trees give much better shade than wind. But since I live in a cave, this discussion is purely academic. (But it's a cave with a view.)
Dave, on this one I am going to disagree with you. For me it depends on the environment in which you live and whether you are subjected to periodic high winds or not. In the area where I have been living summer temperatures will constantly reach the 112 to 118 degree level. Without the trees to give a degree of shade it would be almost unbareable. Also historically there are very few instances of extremely high winds.
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While you're at it: No flammable roofing material west of the Mississippi, no shrubs along foundation, no building near earthquake zones, low-lying areas, no driving in canyons subject to rock falls, no ATVs, motorcycles, or skis allowed.
And of course no mobile homes. They attract tornadoes. :)
Brother Of Jerry Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > While you're at it: > No flammable roofing material west of the > Mississippi, no shrubs along foundation, no > building near earthquake zones, low-lying areas, > no driving in canyons subject to rock falls, no > ATVs, motorcycles, or skis allowed.
No building in the desert where water supplies have to be piped in from hundreds of miles away (bye L.A., L.V. ... )
No building within a few miles of the coast due to climate change and rising sea levels (bye L.A. again also Martha's Vineyard ... be a shame if your million dollar mcmansions get inundated)
It's not the trees, it's the hurricane. During a hurricane, anything can be turned into a flying missile -- boats, cars, you name it.
I used to live in the middle of a forest, and I only saw two trees fall. Only one of those trees damaged a corner of a house, and even then, it was just a little bit.
Saw pictures of all the power lines down. Don't understand why they use 19th Century technology in the 21st Century when every year brings a strong chance of a tropical story or hurricane.
If you are against trees near houses, Dave, I agree with that. A tree or tree branch can fall at any time. Also, the roots can damage the basement walls. As for the hurricane, it is best not to live in such areas as Florida or Louisiana. Every year, I hear some hurricane destroys a part of the USA. You get floods in your city. Houses get leveled. Come to Canada. We get no hurricanes except Newfoundland gets pounded by high winds. Tornadoes are very rare. It's safer here. I need you closer to me.
>>Majority of Hurricane Laura deaths Linked to Improper Use of Portable Generators
>>More deaths associated with Hurricane Laura were caused by the improper use of portable generators than the storm itself.
>>Eight of the 15 hurricane-related deaths confirmed by the Louisiana Department of Health are attributed to carbon monoxide poisoning from portable generators, which can provide life-saving power in emergency situations but also pose a deadly threat if used incorrectly.
Carbon monoxide is "a colorless, odorless gas that can build up especially quickly in enclosed spaces. At certain levels, just five minutes of exposure is enough to be fatal."