For people living in the Atlantic hurricane belt, June to November is a period in which there is advanced tropical weather monitoring and attention. For disaster emergency management offices and their staff,…
Hurricane Strap Installation
A carpenter told me that when Hurricane Irma hit Antigua and Barbuda in 2017, many of the roofs that were not ripped off, were secured with hurricane straps. This should be more…
Defending Against Expensive Flood Damage
Is your home protected from expensive flood damage? Have you taken adequate steps to ensure that you will not suffer from unwanted flooding? Time has shown that flooding is one of the…
Where to Find Emergency Financial Help After a Storm
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…
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. Consequently, buildings designated as…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 will be slightly below normal activity. This is due…