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PoindexterOglethorpe

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1. Considering that they rebuild

Reply to LauraInLA (Original post)

Fri Jan 17, 2025, 05:59 PM

Jan 17

after every hurricane, why shouldn't they rebuild there?

For what it's worth, I'm in New Mexico, and the main topic of conversation these days is how many Californians will come here.

Personally, I doubt it will be that many, but I could certainly be wrong.

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Newsom's order aims to help Angelenos, but is rebuilding in the same areas a good idea? [View all] LauraInLA Jan 17 OP

Considering that they rebuild PoindexterOglethorpe Jan 17 #1

I don't think many Californians will go to New Mexico LogDog75 Jan 17 #5

Well, you were in Clovis. Cannon Air Force Base. PoindexterOglethorpe Jan 17 #9

I did visit Albuquerque a couple of times LogDog75 Jan 18 #14

Poor NM, so far from God, so close to.... LauraInLA Jan 17 #7

My part of the state is just fine, thank you. PoindexterOglethorpe Jan 17 #10

Just what I remember ;). I went to high school in Montezuma. LauraInLA Jan 17 #11

It's a good idea but only if LogDog75 Jan 17 #2

Other states keep building in areas that are constantly being ravage by hurricanes ............. Lovie777 Jan 17 #3

There has to be changes made for building in fire prone area LogDog75 Jan 18 #15

Then where else are the 10s of thousands of people will go? A lot of them lived their whole lives in that neighborhood, SWBTATTReg Jan 17 #4

I am really guessing that a far number of people may leave the area. Homeowners can sell LauraInLA Jan 17 #8

A shame, really. Although some may suffer from post stress shock syndrome, losing their homes, their SWBTATTReg Jan 17 #12

The answer is no Johonny Jan 17 #6

I think it is; no fuel left. By the time there is, robots can keep it cleared. nt DontBelieveEastisEas Jan 17 #13

Almost every coastal location in Florida that gets rebuilt is more risky than almost any home in LA. Renew Deal Jan 18 #16

They need less congestion in the area. LiberalFighter Jan 18 #17