Hurricanes are a major natural disaster for the Caribbean. This year, experts are predicting at least 16 storms and up to four severe hurricanes that have a category three to five rating. The most powerful Atlantic hurricane in recorded history…
Before a big storm, more big retailers are ordering mass amounts of an unexpected food product: strawberry Pop-Tarts. According to The New York Times, store officials reported record sales of strawberry Pop-Tarts during hurricane seasons. Why Pop-Tarts? The sugary treat…
Owning a property in Florida comes with its own set of advantages and problems. Despite some of the unique challenges of owning a piece of property in this area, there is no shortage of informative resources for property owners in…
Hurricane Irma is one of the most devastating hurricanes to happen in recent times because it damaged 90% of the buildings in Barbuda and 60% of the population in this region was left homeless by this hurricane. People living in…
According to the Florida Building Code, all buildings need to be recertified every 40 years to ensure both structural and electrical integrity. Of course, Florida is prone to extreme weather conditions, such as hurricanes, so these inspections are necessary for…
Even six months after Hurricane Irma devastated Puerto Rico and Florida, people are still talking about it. Though the storm has come and gone and many repairs are finished or are still underway, people are still traumatized by the sheer…
When you get word that a hurricane is about to hit, you might be scrambling to try to get out of your home. Unfortunately, many people lose their homes and personal belongings in hurricanes, so leaving specific items in the…
If you're developing a structure in Miami, Florida, it's essential that you take weather into every single property decision you make. Unfortunately, hurricanes are part of life down South, which is why your structure, whatever it may be, needs the…
If you're in the process of constructing a new building in Florida, you're going to need to focus on plenty of details that property owners in other parts of the world simply don't have to worry about. If you're…
These days, more and more homeowners in tornado- and hurricane-prone climates are investing in high impact glass doors and hurricane resistant windows. However, without knowing about a window manufacturers' history, how will you be able to know which ones will…