As some people waited to return to the New Orleans area to see what was left of their house after hurricane Katrina, some areas were visited by hurricane Rita and that storm summarily squashed any hope many had left of … Continue reading →
There is nothing anyone can do when nature decides to leash out its fury. There is no way to stop it. Therefore, people should brace for the worse and seek shelter. In order to minimize the loss of life, most … Continue reading →
There are some very good reasons for investing in storm and hurricane protection for your home, not the least of which is saving your life in the worst storms. For most homeowners, however, protecting your home from the damaging winds … Continue reading →
Believe it or not, the coastline of the United states is regularly battered by hurricanes – about five on the average – every 3 years. The fact of the matter is that hurricanes do bring lots of winds – some … Continue reading →
The hurricane season is upon us and it is wise to ensure you’re prepared for all consequences associated with these catastrophic events. Timely and proper planning will avoid much of the stress resulting from hurricane damage and may well avoid … Continue reading →
With Hurricane Dorian poised to hit the east coast of Florida in the next couple of days, perhaps it’s appropriate to talk about hurricane preparedness. With meteorologists forecasting a very active hurricane season, you may want to learn how to … Continue reading →
Some tornadoes strike rapidly, without time for a tornado warning, and sometimes without a thunderstorm in the vicinity. When you are watching for rapidly emerging tornadoes, it is important to know that you cannot depend on seeing a funnel: clouds … Continue reading →
Once the flood waters have receded and the area is declared safe by the authorities, you’ll want to get back to your home. Be careful when re-entering a building that has been flooded, as the flood may have damaged the … Continue reading →
Flash flooding can occur quickly and without allot of warning. If you find yourself in the midst of a flood, here are some things you should do. Do NOT attempt to drive through a flooded road. A flooded street or … Continue reading →
Keep yourself and your loved ones safe by planning ahead. Are you in a flash-flood prone area? Contact the local county geologist or county planning department to find out if your home is located in a flash-flood-prone area or landslide-prone … Continue reading →
