If we can build skyscrapers and highrises that can withstand hurricane Ian, why can’t we build our electric infrastructure to withstand?

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If we can build skyscrapers and highrises that can withstand hurricane Ian, why can’t we build our electric infrastructure to withstand?

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The electrical infrastructure is actually pretty resilient. The problem are the trees and flying debris around that damage it. And basically replacing the fallen poles and wires aren’t actually a huge cost in the grand scheme of hurricane recovery. Trying to harden this kind of infrastructure gets very expensive and rather inconvenient both for the utilities as well as the consumers.

Bottom line is whether the costs incurred can be recovered.