Taking steps to prepare your home for hurricane season shows foresight. You understand that when a storm is on the horizon, having a reliable plan is your best defense against the destructive power of high winds and flying debris. The financial risks are staggering; according to NOAA, tropical cyclones have caused over $1.5 trillion in […]
Every few years, New Orleans and the surrounding areas brace for another storm season, knowing all too well the damage that hurricanes can bring. While some residents have grown indifferent, shrugging off concerns with the belief that “we’ve been through this before,” there are a couple of reasons that this year—more than ever—should give everyone […]
What many may find surprising is that using nuclear weapons to disrupt hurricanes is a common theory.
Tropical Storm Barry is an uncomfortable and unwelcome reminder that we’re in the middle of hurricane season. So, now is as good a time as any to go over some reminders about the best places to get information when a tropical storm or hurricane is approaching the area. While most TV and radio weather forecasts […]
Katrina. The name itself still has power. The mention of this storm brings back a complex slew of memories—both horrific and transformative. Because of this, we as a city have a unique, ingrained respect for the power of hurricanes. So sit down—with global temperature increases, hurricanes will be getting worse, much worse.
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