What To Do in a Hurricane
A hurricane is one of the most frightening events to experience in anyone’s lifetime. No matter how much you stock up on supplies or prepare your home and family, the experience is like no other. Many people know what to do before and after a hurricane, but what do you do during its passage? Before […]
Hurricane Preparedness in Barbados: A Step-by-Step Guide
It’s never too early to start preparing for the hurricane season. As more climate-related changes unfold before our eyes globally, each hurricane season is becoming more intense than the last. If you are in Barbados and experienced the passage of Hurricane Elsa in July 2021, you might have taken away a few lessons on hurricane […]
How Should You Prepare for a Hurricane in Advance?
It is never wise to wait until a hurricane watch or warning to prepare. You will compete with many other people looking to do the best they can at the last minute. Though early forecasts are made of the hurricane season. There is still a level of uncertainty as to when a storm or hurricane […]
What is the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale?
Hurricane categories are rated by wind speed using the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale. This is hurricane-specific and does not factor in the impact of hazards like storm surges and rainfall flooding. The Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale is an efficient measure of property damage caused by hurricane winds. Origin of the Scale The scale was created […]
What are the Storm Names for 2021?
With just a few weeks into the 2021 Atlantic Hurricane Season, the predictions of above-normal activity are proving to be true. In May, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the National Hurricane Centre (NHC) released the storm names for the season. They are: Ana, Bill, Claudette, Danny, Elsa, Fred, Grace, Henri, Ida, Julian, […]
How Do I Prepare My House for the Hurricane Season?
Is your home ready for the hurricane season? The 2021 Atlantic Hurricane Season got underway on June 1 and the best way to safeguard your loved ones is to prepare early. Hurricanes can produce a range of hazardous conditions including heavy rainfall, storm surges, mudslides, and floods. Taking control of your safety should not be […]
Can 2 Hurricanes Join Together?
Of all the things you may have anticipated to see today, the convergence of two hurricanes is certainly not one of them. Meteorologists and other climate experts attribute the strange phenomenon of today’s atmosphere to climate change, but can 2 hurricanes join together? The movies The Perfect Storm (2000) and 500 MPH (2013) have insinuated […]
Getting Ready for the Hurricane Season
June 1st is upon us once again, which means it is time to be hurricane-ready. Getting ready for the hurricane season is crucial. While you cannot control what the hurricane season brings, you have all the power to prioritize your family’s safety. The Atlantic has been forecast to be extra busy this year, so here […]
What Months Are Worst For Hurricanes?
As the 2021 hurricane season swiftly approaches, many are anxious about what it will mean for the Caribbean. Though spared from the 2020 season for the most part, the upsurge in activity shows the alarming impact of climate change. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association (NOAA) recently announced the new hurricane season average of 14 […]
3 Low Budget Things You Can Do to Prepare for a Hurricane
Each hurricane season challenges homeowners to examine the readiness of their homes. Hurricane preparedness solutions on the market range from rollshutters to accordion shutters, but for some, these products can be outside the budget. Hurricanes can cause thousands of dollars in damage, and even if the popular solutions are out of reach, measures to prepare […]
