Preparing Your Home for a Flood After a Hurricane
Heavy rain, strong winds, and tidal surges are powerful effects of hurricanes. Hurricanes can cause flooding in coastal regions, inland, and in communities where you would least expect it. Floods are one of the most common natural disasters. They can be severe and destructive. Even a few inches of water can impact your home. Flood […]
Making Your Hurricane Shutters Last
Anytime you put money into your home you hope that it is a good decision. Often, people think that they will stay in their homes forever, but they end up moving for any of a variety of reasons. There are some investments, though, that will always be worth it. You will be able to enjoy […]
Lower Prices Mean It’s the Right Time for Shutters!
People often wonder when the best time to buy hurricane shutters is – is it before hurricane season starts or right after it ends? It seems that there are prime times to buy most things now. For instance, airlines say that the best day of the week to purchase airline tickets is Tuesday in order […]
Hurricanes, Tropical Storms, Warnings – What Does it All Mean?
It doesn’t seem possible that hurricane season is already here again. Our Florida hurricane season lasts for six months, beginning June 1 and ending November 30. It basically lasts all of summer and fall. With that in mind, we only have six months of the year when we aren’t in hurricane season, so the time […]
Stocking Up for Hurricanes
If you have never been through a hurricane, the thought of it can be daunting. But, with a little guidance, it probably won’t be as bad as you are imagining. Because of our unique location, hurricanes often miss us. But, we know that is not always the case. We have been visited by hurricanes two […]
How to Prepare Your Pets for a Hurricane
A hurricane can be a frightening experience to live through. Staying calm while preparing your home for a hurricane will also keep your pets in a calm state of mind during the transition. Remember to take care of the most important things first and then go from there. Keep in mind that you could be […]
Hurricane Preparation
Hurricane season is edging closer and closer. It begins on June 1 and goes through November 30. This is just a reference time for when most hurricanes occur. Hurricanes have also materialized outside of this time frame. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, also known as the NOAA, has a Disaster Response Center (DRC) that […]