Jacobsen and Palm Harbor Homes hold a very unique distinction among Florida Manufacturers … they are built for life.
Real Life stories about
Jacobsen and Palm Harbor Homes
In 2004, four major hurricanes Charlie, Frances, Ivan, and Jeanne, decimated our state for more than 45 days. All of them hit Florida with 120 – 150 mph devastating winds and caused billions upon billions of dollars in damage.
Stuart, Florida, took 2 direct hits from Frances and Jeanne within 20 days of each other, and still, the Jacobsen’s held fast. Two direct hits in 20 days … and still suffered no serious structural damage.
13 years later, on September 10th, 2017, Hurricane Irma made landfall in Cudjoe Key in the Florida Keys as a Category 4, 140 mph storm.
The devastation and destruction were horrendous. The Florida Keys we all know, and love will rebuild, but will never be the same. Once emergency management personnel and first responders were able to weave their way through the wreckage, one common sight shone through all the carnage … Jacobsen Homes. Jacobsen Homes once again demonstrated why they are Hurricane tough.
FAST FORWARD… to October 10th 2018 – Mexico Beach Florida Hurricane Michael devastating CAT 5 – 160 mph winds….
With peak wind speeds of 160 mph, Hurricane Michael rapidly approached the Florida Panhandle on Monday, October 10, 2018. The powerful hurricane made landfall near Mexico Beach as a Category 5 storm. After the storm cleared, less than 500 homes were left standing of the roughly 2,700 homes in Mexico Beach prior to Hurricane Michael. And the list goes on…. Ian 2022, Idalia 2023, Helene 2024, Milton 2024.Hurricane after hurricane Jacobsen homes are …STILL Standing Strong in the Storms. For 65 years now Jacobsen’s commitment to building Florida’s finest homes continues to strengthen its legacy. 3 generations of Jacobsen’s have held steadfast in their beliefs desire to provide unsurpassed quality and craftsmanship to Florida’s loyal customers. See the unwavering commitment to quality and your safety in Jacobsen Homes.