Tag: Hurricane Prep

Massachusetts Officials Concerned About Storm Surge from Hurricane Dorian

9/6/2019 - By Robert Ghoulston. The Outer Cape and Nantucket areas of Massachusetts are bracing for what Hurricane Dorian could send their way as the storm passes by New England. The timing is what has emergency officials in Chatham taking extra precautions. There are still a lot of tourists and boats in the… SEE MORE

Hurricane Dorian is expected to heavily impact Florida over the weekend.

Florida in State of Emergency in Advance of Hurricane Dorian’s Landfall

Extreme Weather

8/30/2019 - Hurricane Dorian fast facts: Dorian has strengthened to a Category 2 storm with maximum sustained winds of 105 mph. Dorian is expected to become a major hurricane Friday and remain extremely dangerous through the weekend. Dorian is on track to make landfall late Monday or early Tuesday, possibly as a… SEE MORE

Preparing for High Winds Part Three: Taking Shelter vs. Evacuating

Extreme Weather

8/28/2019 - Information provided by The Dekanski Home Selling Team and newjerseyrealestatenetwork.com Taking Shelter Indoors Taking shelter indoors may be your only option in fast-moving storms like tornadoes. In hurricanes, where residents generally at least have a few days of warning, departing to a safer area may be the best option. In either… SEE MORE

Tropical Storm Dorian likely to land as hurricane.

National Hurricane Center Update on Tropical Storm Dorian

Extreme Weather

8/26/2019 - The National Hurricane Center is issuing advisories on Tropical Storm Dorian, located a couple of hundred miles east-southeast of the Lesser Antilles. An elongated area of low pressure located about 275 miles south-southeast of Cape Hatteras, North Carolina has become a little better organized overnight. Environmental conditions appear conducive for… SEE MORE

Preparing for High Winds Part Two: Garage, Siding and Landscaping

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8/19/2019 - Information provided by The Dekanski Home Selling Team and newjerseyrealestatenetwork.com Garage Door A garage door is typically the largest moving part of an entire home. This creates some unique challenges in high wind situations. Generally speaking, garage doors are designed to move upward and downward, providing security and shelter for… SEE MORE

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Texas Army National Guard photo by 1st Lt. Zachary West

Hurricanes 101: Storm Surge

Extreme Weather

7/15/2019 - By Christina Edwards. Storm surge flooding is the greatest threat to life and property during a tropical system, and storm surge directly accounts to approximately half of the deaths associated with tropical storms and hurricanes in the U.S. As a tropical system inches closer to shore, the familiar tropical storm… SEE MORE

Tropical Storm Barry expected to hit land with increased intensity.

Gulf Coast Tropical Depression Forecast to Hit Land as Hurricane

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7/10/2019 - By Doyle Rice. The second storm of the 2019 Atlantic hurricane season is expected to form Wednesday or Thursday along the Gulf Coast. The weather system, currently spinning off the coast of the Florida Panhandle, could either form as a tropical depression or a tropical storm. If the depression's winds reach 39 mph, it… SEE MORE

A nearly normal hurricane season is predicted by NOAA

NOAA Predicts Near Normal Atlantic Hurricane Season

Extreme Weather

5/27/2019 - NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center is predicting that a near-normal Atlantic hurricane season is most likely this year. This outlook forecasts a 40% chance of a near-normal season, a 30% chance of an above-normal season and a 30% chance of a below-normal season. The hurricane season officially extends from June 1… SEE MORE

A U.S. Army Soldier rescues a dog during Hurricane Florence response operations. (Photo Credit: U.S. Army photo )

5 Pet Safety Tips for Storm Preparedness

Environment

5/6/2019 - Thorough emergency preparedness is important during severe storm weather, particularly in areas where pet owners may be forced to leave their homes. But what about more common thunderstorms or tornados? Here are five smart and simple tips from the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center to make storms safer and less… SEE MORE

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Preparing a Home for Hurricane Force Winds: 5 Parts of the House to Address

Extreme Weather

1/23/2019 - Every year, a number of named storms are predicted. Of these, an average of 1.75 a year will become hurricanes. When these storms come, they can leave extensive damage in their wake — $21.6 billion, on average. While it's impossible to guarantee a home emerges from a hurricane unscathed, it… SEE MORE