Which structural damage could be expected if a Category 4 hurricane is predicted to hit an area?
Well-constructed framed homes would not incur much damage
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• A high percentage of well-constructed framed homes could be completely destroyed, with complete roof
failure and wall collapse
• Well-constructed framed homes could sustain severe damage, with loss of most of the root structure and
some exterior walls
• Buildings with weak foundations or inadequate construction could experience significant structural damage, including roof collapse and complete building failure
• Large, well-constructed structures such as shopping centers and office buildings may experience significant roof and wall damage, which could lead to partial or complete collapse
• Mobile homes and poorly constructed structures are likely to be completely destroyed or heavily damaged
• Bridges, power lines, and other infrastructure could be severely damaged or destroyed
• Trees and large branches could be uprooted or fall onto buildings, causing additional damage