Good memory - my back yard ends in a small salt water stream between two bays. The good news - - my house in technically in a C zone... last major hurricane floodings - my neighborhood and home were spared. I’ll still evacuate if we’re anywhere near a direct hit but I’ll be able to return sooner... and God forbid - if I get stuck here for any reason I’ll have power (At least until the generator floods.)
Provisions: Had to have a new survey done since the papers are here somewhere but I have no clue where... And had to get a permit. Sign papers etc etc That takes a while.
Generac said I would need a three foot pad to put the generator on - then later the permitting people called to say only a two foot pad was required (FEMA minimum) but I chose to stay with the three foot tall pad. Seems I should get a rider on my home insurance to cover the unit - and maybe the three foot pad will be safer and cheaper for insurance purposes. I’ll know soon. The installation department agreed - said going past the FEMA minimum was a good idea.
Then decided to have both propane tanks buried - it’s a one time expense and becomes one less thing to worry about a tree falling on. Now I’m getting bids on tree trimming etc... Turns out this was more complicated than I originally thought but people I know feel the hassle is worth it. We’ll see. I’ll let you know how it turns out after it’s in and done.
Again nice to see your posts during this season - always comforting.
Thanks for the specs for your generator install. Buried propane tanks—how high is your water table? Mine is 3 ft in the back yard. Thus, can’t bury propane tanks here or drain the swimming pool—pool would pop out of the ground. Can’t pour gasoline onto fire ant mounds either. Sigh...