@754d2f63 
Yes, because of the potential damage from wind.  We live surrounded by trees.  Bad nor'easters are a threat as well.

Our house sits high enough that it would take a LOT of rain to flood us, although we could be cut off from major roads I suppose.  

It's hard to feel "weather secure" anywhere anymore. 

 @51fb1883 

You are so right about nowhere being weather secure! There is also fire risk everywhere. 

 @754d2f63 
Yes, you’re right about the fire danger. I’d forgotten about that.