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 more08/06/2024
After a hurricane or tropical storm moves on, the danger of personal injury remains. Below is a list of things you should keep in mind if you are in areas that have been hit hard by a tropical storm.
read more08/01/2024
Experiencing a flood is one of the most devastating events for homeowners. If your home has flooded, there are steps you can take in the immediate aftermath to ensure the cleanup goes smoothly and you don’t introduce new problems to the mix.
read more07/23/2024
Garage doors are vulnerable during storms because they are your home’s largest and weakest openings. A single-car garage door can usually resist wind forces better than two-car garage doors. The same goes for doors without glass or glazing unless the glass is impact-resistant. However, reinforcing your door or having a wind-rated garage door can protect […]
read more07/18/2024
With storm season upon us, homeowners in hurricane-prone areas are looking for ways to better protect their homes from high winds and other storm-related damages. And for good reason, as 2023 had more billion-dollar weather and climate disasters, like tornadoes and tropical storms, than ever before.
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.
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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.
