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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Cost. We could absolutely build infrastructure that could withstand the hurricane, but no one wants to see their taxes or utility bills go up to pay for it.

I live in Houston, where the flooding from Harvey was devastating due to our lack of drainage. The city worked to develop a plan on how to expand the runoff pathways so flooding like that never happens again. To date, we have made **no** progress because it will cost billions and no one wants to fork over the cash.