Flooding devastates thousands of homes yearly, destroying memories, causing structural collapse and creating financial strain. Yet this heartache can be prevented with proper preparation.

Mary Long-Dhonau - better known as "Flood Mary" - has since been devoting her time to research ways to make homes flood-proof.

The “G House” will be protected by flooding from Biscayne Bay by mangroves that front the property, drainage provided by a private three-hole golf course surrounding it and a main floor elevation of ...