Category: Hurricane Preparedness

Florida’s rainy season begins in May and ushers in the hurricane season on June 1st. According to the Florida Climate Center, the northern part of the state experiences between nearly 50% up to 60% of its annual rainfall from May through August. If you live in central or southern Florida, the figure increases from 60% to 70%—that equates to a …

The why of it all seems pretty cut and dried, doesn’t it? Whatever the reason behind it, you board up your windows to bar access to your home’s interior. We see abandoned buildings boarded up or perhaps there’s been a forced entry through a window and it’s awaiting repair.  Around here, though, it’s a pretty good sign that there’s a …

Protecting your home from the onslaught of a hurricane is a given if you live near the coast. There are many products on the market today that meet strict hurricane resistant standards. The “hurricane window protection” market is no exception. There’s little doubt that you’ll find the product that fits your lifestyle and your budget. It’s a known fact that …

If ever there was a time to pull out the hurricane checklist, it’s now, guys. Living in Florida, we risk an onslaught every year. On the other hand, of course, we might not see a drop of rain from one. It goes either way or falls somewhere in between. We don’t want to throw any jinxes out there, but the …

Hurricane season starts June 1st and ends on November 30th, every year. Consequently, every year homeowners wonder if it’s going to be a mild season or a wild one. There’s no need to wait until a warning has been issued to prepare for the worst. With a bit of work and a relatively minimal investment, your home will be secure …