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Sep 13, 2018

How Does D.C.’s Neighborhood Of Houseboats Prepare For A Hurricane?

“When everyone else is worried about flooding, we’re going to be floating on top of that water. Our biggest fear is bad winds.”

Sep 13, 2018

How Does D.C.’s Neighborhood Of Houseboats Prepare For A Hurricane?

“When everyone else is worried about flooding, we’re going to be floating on top of that water. Our biggest fear is bad winds.”

Oct 29, 2012

You Think You Have It Bad During Hurricane Sandy? Just Think of D.C.’s Houseboaters

While your house might suffer some flooding or be hit by a tree, it certainly doesn’t risk floating down the river, does it?

Aug 26, 2011

How to Avoid a Flood: Just Float Above It

Depending on who you ask, being on a boat may be the best or worst idea during the type of tropical storm we’re about to get hit with. But for the 120 residents of the Gangplank Marina in Southwest, it really isn’t a choice — it’s simply where they live.

 
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