18 articles on water, power, windows, evacuation, and the first days after landfall.
You cannot install shutters or replace a roof, but the things that actually determine your outcome are mostly within your control. A renter-focused preparedness guide.
Cell networks fail exactly when you need them. How to build a communication plan that works when the towers are down and the family is scattered.
The cone, the advisory, the watches and warnings, and the spaghetti models all mean specific things. A plain-language guide to reading official forecasts without being misled.
Atlantic hurricane season runs June through November and peaks in September. A month-by-month schedule that spreads preparation across the year instead of the week before landfall.
Children and animals experience a storm as a loss of routine and control. Practical ways to reduce fear, keep everyone accounted for, and avoid the mistakes that separate families from their pets.
Mold begins growing within 24 to 48 hours of water intrusion. What to remove, what to save, how to dry a house properly, and when to stop and call a professional.
More injuries happen after the storm than during it. A step-by-step sequence for the first three days, from the moment the wind drops to the first insurance call.
Power-dependent equipment, refrigerated medication, mobility limits, and dialysis schedules all need a plan made months in advance. Here is how to build one.
Most hurricane insurance disputes are lost before the storm arrives. Understanding deductibles, flood exclusions, and how to document your property so a claim actually pays.
What actually keeps in a dead refrigerator, how long you have, what to stock that needs no cooking, and how to cook safely when the power is gone.
Evacuation zones are based on storm surge, not distance from the beach. How to find your zone, decide when to leave, and avoid the mistake of driving hundreds of miles.
Window failure is how a house comes apart in a hurricane. A cost and performance comparison of every common way to protect openings, including what not to bother with.
Carbon monoxide from generators kills more people after hurricanes than the storms themselves in some seasons. How to size a generator correctly and run it without hurting anyone.
One gallon per person per day is the floor, not the goal. A practical guide to how much water your household needs, what to store it in, and how to treat water when the supply fails.
The Saffir-Simpson scale measures wind, and nothing else. Here is what each category does to a typical home, and why a Category 1 storm can still flood you out.
Being prepared for a hurricane starts with having the right supplies. Here are the must-have items for your emergency kit.
A clear evacuation plan can save lives. Learn how to create an effective plan that keeps your family safe during hurricane season.
Minimize hurricane damage to your property with these essential home protection measures and preparation steps.
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