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John,

As Floridians recover from the devastation of Hurricane Ian, elected officials, scientists, environmentalists, and community planners are assessing the long-term impact.

Hurricane Ian entered the history books as one of the United States’ most destructive weather events. In the wake of the storm’s path, families are left contemplating how to rebuild what was lost, hopefully in a way that can withstand future storms.

In all of Hurricane Ian’s wreckage, there is a silver lining. This story provides a glimmer of hope for survival, even in the face of catastrophic weather events.

12 miles northeast of Fort Myers, which was obliterated by the historic water surge and winds over 100 mph, is the small Florida community of Babcock Ranch.

But while Fort Myers and surrounding areas were struggling, the Babcock Ranch community was enduring Hurricane Ian with no loss of power and minimal damage.

How and why did this happen?

Babcock Ranch prides itself on being a 100% solar-powered town. Its solar array comprises 700,000 individual panels generating more electricity than the 2,000-home community uses. When the rest of the grid went down across the state, Babcock’s solar panels kept the town’s lights on.

Also, Babcock Ranch neighborhood streets are designed to flood, so houses don’t. Natural landscaping along roads helps control stormwater. Power and internet lines are buried to avoid wind damage. This was all achieved by following Florida’s robust building codes.

That’s why, during Hurricane Ian, the lights stayed on in Babcock Falls, and damage was minimal.

John, Babcock Ranch is evidence of the resiliency of solar power over fossil fuels amid worsening climate disasters like Hurricane Ian. As well as proof that we know how to build to withstand these catastrophes, if we have the will and resources to follow through.

SEEC members are leading the fight for increased renewable energy and resiliency spending to prepare us for future disasters. But right now, they need our help. Can you pitch in immediately to help our SEEC members win on November 8? [[link removed]]

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