Hurricane season is right around the corner and now it the time to start preparing. Thinking about hurricane shutters. From plywood to fabric, there is a large variety out there to choose from. See ...

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The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 through Nov. 30 with the peak of the season on Sept. 10. The most activity happens between mid-August and mid-October, according to the National ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dianne Plummer is an Energy Consultant and Certified Energy Manager. The science is clear, hurricanes are becoming stronger, and ...

Hurricane-resistant homes are proving effective, but the cost to upgrade is a major obstacle for many homeowners. Traditional financing options like home equity loans are difficult to access due to ...

South Mississippi homeowners shouldn’t wait until a hurricane bears down to take action that could protect their property and belongings when — not if — a storm threatens. The Mississippi Coast is ...

A major flood protection project years in the making is now complete in western Palm Beach County, with officials marking the occasion on the first day of hurricane season.

A state inspector said the home already has adequate hurricane protection — but the family says windows are leaking and held together with packing tape. PORT ST LUCIE, Fla. — A Port St. Lucie family ...

Connecticut just dodged the potential very negative impacts of Hurricane Erin, but what residents might not know is that a city here has a protection barrier for just such a storm and it’s targeted ...