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... the more technically intensive facilities involved with radio and television broadcasting. There is also what can be called the We're-insured-so-why-worry' attitude. Even if something goes wrong, the safety net is the insurance policy. Controlling loss is at a critical point. Tower construction costs are escalating, and so are the insurance claims. The prudent business approach is to eliminate wherever possible the opportunity for damage to occur. A tower that is out of service sets into motion a chain of events resulting in loss of income, audience share, and advertisers ... construction must take into account both the average winds and the peak winds. Climatologists can provide information on any special or unusual wind conditions. To prevent wind damage, towers must undergo structural modifications if they do not currently meet or exceed the highest wind load expected. Manufacturers should be consulted for specific recommendations. Tower space is often leased for local telephones, microwave dishes, side-mounted antennas, and so forth without considering the impact of the additional weight or wind impedance on the tower's structural integrity. Adding radomes to antennas will reduce the ... load. Bundling the transmission lines will also affect wind resistance. Maintaining guy wires at the proper tension will keep the tower in plumb. Making certain the transmission line hangers are tight will reduce the effects of wind load. Know the specific hurricane zone. 5. ADDITIONAL CLIMATOLOGICAL FACTORS. Hurricanes, ocean surge, floods, and earthquakes should be taken into consideration. It is essential to analyze hurricanes and tornadoes in terms of wind speed for which a tower was designed. Reviewing current EIA-E data and requesting a periodic structural analysis of ...