You never know when you’re going to need emergency financial help in the aftermath of a tropical storm or hurricane. Admittedly, much thought goes into how to prepare for storms and how to cope during their passage. But there needs to be a forceful link between ex-ante and ex-post options. We have seen billions and … Continue reading “Where to Find Emergency Financial Help After a Storm”
Hurricane Shelters
When orders to evacuate are given and certain areas are unprepared to provide safe shelter for residents, hurricane shelters are opened as refuges and safe havens for residents. Buildings designated as hurricane shelters are expected to provide the safest and most reliable protection during the passage of tropical storms. What are Hurricane Shelters? Hurricane shelters … Continue reading “Hurricane Shelters”
Tropical Storm Preparation Blogs (Hurricane Guides from Popular Preppers)
Storm Preppers is one of the few tropical storm preparation blogs that aims to prepare people for tropical storms and hurricanes. Admittedly, there aren’t many sites that focus solely on preparing for tropical storms, but there are many prepping sites that offer insightful tropical storm and hurricane preparedness guides. This site sits right in the … Continue reading “Tropical Storm Preparation Blogs (Hurricane Guides from Popular Preppers)”
15 Everyday Items for Tropical Storm Survival
Do you know the basic items needed for tropical storm survival? Could you survive a tropical storm or hurricane with the few items that you have in your home right now? Are you prepared for the next weather system that may come your way? If you live in the hurricane belt, you’ve been here before. … Continue reading “15 Everyday Items for Tropical Storm Survival”
How to Prepare for the 2019 Hurricane Season (Tips from Trustworthy Weather Experts)
The 2019 hurricane season is upon us and tropical waves have already made their trek from the African coast through the Caribbean and towards the United States. If you’ve been living in this region for an extended period, you should be very familiar with all that’s required to prepare for the June start of the … Continue reading “How to Prepare for the 2019 Hurricane Season (Tips from Trustworthy Weather Experts)”
Tropical Storm Definitions and Acronyms
Each year, the Colorado State University (CSU) publishes several hurricane forecasts for the Atlantic basin. Although these forecasts are designed so that anyone can read and interpret, there are some terms and acronyms that may be unfamiliar. As a result, the CSU includes a list of tropical storm definitions and acronyms that are used throughout … Continue reading “Tropical Storm Definitions and Acronyms”
Atlantic Basin Seasonal Hurricane Forecast for 2019
The hurricane research team at Colorado State University has released its initial hurricane forecast for 2019. The outlook states that the 2019 season is expected to be slightly below normal activity, thanks in part to a weak El Nino. The forecast touches on several important points, but the most important one to note, especially for … Continue reading “Atlantic Basin Seasonal Hurricane Forecast for 2019”