Can a home be truly hurricane-proof? Here are some of the ways to upgrade and design a safer house for hurricane season.
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When Hurricane Michael hit the Florida Panhandle in October 2018, Becky Nixon’s home in Panama City was damaged by limbs falling from the old oak and pine trees that once surrounded her triple-wide trailer.
read more06/28/2024
Experts say there are ways to protect your home from the damage caused by heavy rains and flooding, and they begin with prevention.
read more06/20/2024
Homeowners can take steps to prepare their homes against hurricane damage, yet many still need to do so, a recent survey said.
read more06/17/2024
Warmer ocean temperature combined with likely La Niña conditions have created the perfect storm for an increased chance of named storms in the Atlantic this year. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s National Hurricane Center predicts an above-normal hurricane season and urges homeowners in high-risk regions to take early precautions.
read more05/16/2024
As residents prepare for the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season, which begins on June 1, a new study suggests that homeowners should particularly play close attention to protecting their garages.
read more05/06/2024
The Federal Alliance for Safe Homes (FLASH) annual Is America HurricaneStrong? survey tracks past and future consumer preparedness actions and levels of understanding regarding safety, home protection, building codes, and insurance. The 2024 findings identified a significant knowledge gap in awareness of the relationship between strong garage doors and home damage, specifically roofs and adjacent walls.
read more05/01/2024
Making your home hurricane resistant can be a significant financial undertaking. But it’s one that has the potential to pay off as such storms become more intense amid climate change.
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04/25/2024
With more than $40 billion in insured losses due to wildfire in just the past three years, understanding wildfire threats to homes and families is vital. This episode offers an in-depth conversation about the continuing toll of wildfire losses across the United States...
04/25/2024
The nonprofit Federal Alliance for Safe Homes (FLASH) is sharing steps to save lives, protect homes, and preserve peace of mind. The steps outlined at www.hurricanestrong.org include free and low-cost strategies with an emphasis on early prep to avoid more expensive, last-minute options.
