Bryant Realty lost almost everything to Fran.Every computer. All its important document. Gone.So when it came time to rebuild, the owner decided to redesign the buildingto better withstand a flood.
All electrical wiring was raised four feet off the ground.The difference: this place could probably be open for business two daysafter a major storm.
Bryant Realty was flooded with more than two feet of water right afterHurricaneFran.
Fran also did a good job destroying piers all along our coast. Don'texpect them all to be rebuilt.
Coastal leaders are adopting new rules aimed at preventing piers from clutteringwaterways.New piers can'tbe wider than one-fourth the width of the body of water in which it is located. There also will be length restrictions.
The new rules go into effect next August.
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