Why Is Storm Damage of a Westward-Moving Hurricane Generally Less

Why is storm damage of a westward-moving hurricane generally less on the south side of the eye?

A) It isn't. The storm surge is highest right under the eye where the atmospheric pressure is lowest.
B) It isn't. The hurricane winds are highest both just north and just south of the eye.
C) The winds are moving offshore there, so there is no onshore surge or wave effects.
D) The winds are moving offshore there, so the debris travels over open water rather than colliding with buildings.
E) Winds in the left-front quadrant point most directly at the shore, causing the greatest surge and wind effects.