Buyer beware is the message from filmmakers after last year’s storms

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The creators of a new documentary say that people can have what they call “hurricane amnesia” when they think about buying a new home in the Tampa Bay Area.

What You Need To Know

  • A new documentary aims to teach people to consider prior storm damage when considering buying a property
  • The documentary is called Build to Last: Buyer Beware
  • The filmmakers say people should think about prior storm damage, as well as building materials and future flood risks when thinking about making a purchase

When it comes to storm damage, that can be dangerous for homebuyers and those thinking of buying homes.

Filmmaker George Siegal said he hopes that more people consider previous storm damage, as well as building materials and future flood risks when they are considering a home purchase…

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