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To prevent or minimize the effects of a hurricane on a house, its construction must follow the current codes.
To prevent or minimize the effects of a hurricane on a house, its construction must follow the current codes. (Andre Kang)

Although the Hurricane Irma damage assessment continues, what has been found so far is the "serious problem" of informal construction on the island, especially in mountainous and economically disadvantaged areas.

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