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March 15, 2021
Building codes to help during hurricane season

Building Codes and Techniques That Reduce Hurricane Damage

Florida building codes have underwent some major changes over the past twenty years. For example, if any home or business is built within a mile of the “coastal mean high-water line” (MHWL) and is subjected to 110 mph wind speeds during hurricanes, it must comply with a specific set of building codes. There are […]
March 15, 2021
will 2021 be another dangerous hurricane season

Will the 2021 Hurricane Season Be Another Big One?

People exaggerate a lot these days. The modern person has instant access to everything occurring anywhere in the world thanks to social media and the internet. The average American 30 years ago probably wouldn’t even know an Atlantic hurricane season was particularly active, unless they lived in Florida or Louisiana. There seems to be […]
March 15, 2021
how to prep your car for hurricane season

Preparing Your Vehicle for Hurricane Season

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November 10, 2020

The Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale and Why It Matters in Florida

Most Floridians are familiar with the categorization of hurricanes as defined by the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale; Category 1 is the weakest and Category 5 is the strongest. Any serious storm under the Category 1 speed minimum is a tropical storm or tropical depression. There is always a danger that people don’t take a storm […]
November 10, 2020

Which Roofing Materials Have the Best Reputation for Standing up to Wind Damage?

There are several answers here depending on how you interpret the question. Roof materials themselves are one thing, but installation type also plays a role. There’s also variation between manufacturers of roofing materials. Some roofers will swear by GAF asphalt shingles, while others will say Owens Corning or some other brand is better. Opinions […]
November 10, 2020

Finding Hidden Roof Damage After a Storm in Florida

When most people see the iconic pictures of hurricane damage in news stories, it’s pretty obvious something cataclysmic happened. There are lots of broken things strewn all over or there is water covering cars and rising into homes and businesses. The majority of hurricane storm damage isn’t like that. Those places are usually at […]
November 10, 2020

How Drones Are Changing Hurricane Response and Damage Assessments

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October 19, 2020

Hurricane Flood Water Hazards in Florida

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October 19, 2020

What Are Public Adjusters and When May I Need One

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