Mirror

After enjoying the beaches, outdoor activities, and warm weather for a few months at a friend’s house in Florida during the pandemic, Josh Strange and his family eventually moved from Northern Virginia to the Sunshine State.

When Hurricane Ian hit Florida last summer, Strange, 42, learned how to put up sandbags to protect his home. “I mirrored what my neighbor did,” he says. “It was an unusual experience.” Still, he doesn’t regret relocating to an area prone to hurricanes. “Risks are present in any decision….This is just one of those situations where we felt the benefits outweigh the risks.”
–Barron’s