A bipartisan group of Georgia lawmakers has introduced the Farmers’ AID Relief Act, a legislative effort aimed at rectifying flaws in the federal Hurricane Insurance Protection - Wind Index (HIP-WI) ...

Although an early September tropical wave in the Atlantic failed to produce a reason for U.S. residents to rush for grocery store shelves and gas stations, that doesn’t mean it’s time to breathe a ...

State offers $10,000 grants for hurricane-resistant roofs Fortified roofs can cut hurricane damage by up to 70% New tax deductions and credits expand homeowner incentives Over 5,400 Louisiana homes ...

When it comes to preparing for hurricane season, not all windows and doors offer the protection your home needs. At Florida Window & Door, we specialize in Category 5-rated impact solutions — ...

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 ...

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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 ...

Plans to address looming threats to the New Orleans area’s vital hurricane protection levee system involving sinking land and the effects of climate change are at risk of being put on hold due to a ...

Florida homeowners are focusing on upgrades that improve safety, cut energy costs, and add long-term value. CLEARWATER, ...

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 ...

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