Hurricane Preparedness Program.

The Buckingham’s buildings were constructed to withstand winds of 110 m.p.h.  The hallways were designed as safe havens. The first floor is built up to 66 feet—higher than the 100-year flood plain of 63.8 feet.

Special Evacuation Zone: an SQLC Innovation.

The Buckingham’s parent company, SQLC, conceived the idea of a special Evacuation Zone: a concrete-block construction on a site of structural steel, equipped with an emergency generator. SQLC also created special security points on campus to offer even greater protection. SQLC’s storm-protection features proved themselves in 2008 at The Buckingham, when Hurricane Ike struck with 110 mph winds and higher gusts.