The 2022 Atlantic hurricane season is upon us. Each year, this six-month period officially lasts from June 1st to November 30th, with peak hurricane activity typically occurring in September. While these hurricanes and tropical storms pose the biggest threat to states along the Gulf Coast, Massachusetts is still susceptible. The Commonwealth oftentimes deals with the residual effects of these southern and coastal storms, like torrential rain, intense winds, and flooding—all of which can make a real mess of the roads. Here are some steps you can take for safe driving in a hurricane or hurricane-like conditions. [Read more…]
Hurricane Season: Tips for Safe Driving in a Hurricane
September 23, 2022 by
How To Prepare for a Hurricane like Harvey or Irma
September 6, 2017 by
So far in 2017, it’s been a bad year for hurricanes. The category 4 Hurricane Harvey started with destructive high winds and devolved into a tropical storm that flooded huge parts of Texas, including much of Houston. Due to preparation, the loss of life has been relativity low, but the property damage could put it up there near Katrina at an initial unofficial estimate of over 70 billion dollars in damages. At the time of this writing, the next US-bound hurricane, Hurricane Irma, has been upgraded to a category 5 (meaning winds over 157 miles per hour). With both of these in mind, it’s time to learn about what to do if you’ve got a hurricane incoming. [Read more…]
Hurricane Season: Flood Preparation and Recovery Tips
August 14, 2017 by
Hurricanes can cause great damage. Last year alone, there were 15 named storms and 7 hurricanes that raised concern. It’s important to ensure you protect yourself, your family, and your home if a hurricane does occur. A hurricane is considered a strong storm that has high winds, heavy rainfall, potential flooding and much more with hurricane season running from June 1st to November 30th. Is your family fully prepared for an unexpected hurricane and what needs to be done following it? Continue reading to find out. [Read more…]
