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Appendix F: Aftermath of Hurricane Hugo
Appendix F: Aftermath of Hurricane Hugo
Pages 165-167
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The damage to beachfront houses was extensive on many of the islands near the storm track (e.g., Pawleys, Sullivans, and Follys islands, S.C.~. It should be noted, however, that the true erosional potential of this Class IV hurricane was not experienced because of the rapid forward motion of the storm (24 mph, which is over twice the normal rate of progression)
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These preparations were largely ineffective, as the high surge allowed the storm waves to overtop these coastal engineering structures and inflict heavy damage on the beachfront houses. The Atlantic House, a local landmark and popular seafood restaurant on Folly Beach, was completely destroyed by Hurricane Hugo.
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Perhaps more importantly, state legislators are now calling for rescission of the South Carolina Beachfront Management Act or at least a liberal interpretation of its building setback provisions so that beachfront homes can be rebuilt in their prestorm locations. Certainly this is a difflcult time to enforce regulations that are viewed by property owners as "taking." The reality is that their property has been physically eroded away, and any reconstruction must be set back an appropriate distance based on the long-term erosion rate.
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