When you think about dust storms, Florida typically isn’t the first location that comes to mind. However, during the summer months, Saharan dust starts to make its way across the ocean to South Florida, bringing warmer temperatures, hazy skies, and dry air.
As a Floridian, you’ve seen headlines and heard about the various hurricane categories, but what really sets the numbers apart, and how does that impact your hurricane prep plans?
Those in hurricane-prone areas are aware that having hurricane protection is crucial to feeling safe during hurricane season every year. But when the past hurricane season was mild, preparation for the next “big one” may be put on the back burner. In this post, we’re going to look at the definition of hurricane amnesia, why hurricane preparedness matters, and some advice for staying safe, even if another hurricane, like Hurricane Irma or Hurricane Charley, were to hit home.
Topics: Hurricane Shutters, Hurricane Protection, Hurricane Preparedness, Hurricane
From Port Charlotte to Naples, hurricane shutters are your home's first line of defense against wind and rains that can damage your house during a major Southwest Florida storm. But they can't work properly if they're not maintained on a regular basis.
Topics: Hurricane Shutters, Impact Windows, Hurricane Protection, Hurricane Preparedness, Hurricane
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As victims of Hurricane Sandy and other storms found out, insurance companies were overwhelmed by calls from thousands of claimants after the storm. It turned out that after a long wait, many people had claims closed without payment. Often, the cause of the denial was that their insurance was insufficient or it did not cover the type of damage that occurred. Common situations were that homeowners failed to have flood insurance, while businesses did not have flood insurance or business interruption insurance.
Topics: Hurricane Shutters, Hurricane Protection, Hurricane Preparedness, Hurricane
In Southwest Florida, you may enjoy vacationing in a mobile home or spending time on your boat, but when there's a hurricane coming, there is one thing you need to do: evacuate! Neither a boat nor a mobile home is made to withstand high winds. In short, mobile homes and hurricanes don't mix!
Topics: Hurricane Protection, Hurricane Preparedness, Tropical Storm, Hurricane
If you’re looking up ways to prepare for a hurricane, you’re in the right place. While hurricane prep can seem like a daunting task, it’s vital in protecting your family from increment rains, winds and flooding.
It’s all too common to flick on your TV and see a news story about the next big storm striking the Florida coastline.
