Senor Schmutzig
Footballguy
Big advantage to underground during hurricanes. During the 2005 hurricane season, millions lost power in southeast Florida from 2 storms: Katrina and Wilma. People in older neighborhoods with lots of big trees and above ground powerlines, such as upscale Coral Gables and Pinecrest, were the last to get power restored. That experience accelerated the installation of permanent generators and municipalities exploring the cost of moving from above to below ground utilities. It's an expensive retrofit, I think very few cities have done it.Me too. What are the adv/disadv? Seems more immune to wind but not flooding. And if a regional issue happens none of it matters.
Coconut Grove here and we have all of the above.
3 large Live Oaks along the street - Check
Above ground powerlines that are susceptible to falling branch from said trees - Check
Permanent generator - No check.
And since I live in Miami and FPL is in cahoots with the local government, the money will be going to their pockets versus having to spend it on burying utilities.