Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Hurricane season officially begins on June 1 and ends November 30, with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ...

Hurricane shutters remain the most economical solution for most homeowners to protect window openings in a storm, although hurricane-proof glass is increasingly popular. Prepare ahead of time, say ...

Whether you're new to Florida or just need a refresher, here are the most popular types of hurricane shutters. Check them out to determine what will best suit your home. Storm Panel Shutters: Shutters ...

And memories of boarding up homes and destruction from Irma last year have many people considering hurricane shutters. After Hurricane Irma rattled through Florida last year, Tampa resident Priscilla ...

While permanent storm shutters offer the best protection for your windows and doors, shutter orders and backlogs rise near the height of storm season. So the time to choose your window and door ...

Q: Can hurricane shutters remain closed when a home is unoccupied throughout the summer, even when there is not an active threat of a storm? (D.F., via e-mail) A: It depends on the local codes and ...

Hurricane Milton strengthened into a Category 4 hurricane Monday before it's expected to make landfall on Florida's West Coast. It is predicted to make a Wednesday landfall likely somewhere near ...

Plywood, corrugated steel, plexiglass, wingnuts and rusty bolts can all combine to make taking hurricane shutters down as painful as the hurricane itself on the Space Coast. After a long week of ...

ORLANDO, Fla. – A veteran Florida battalion chief says everything from plywood to bolted hurricane shutters can prove to be a deadly obstacle when firefighters arrive at the scene of a blaze. Chief ...

With Hurricane season underway, the city of Cape Coral has started to consider one crucial part of preparation: storm shutters. Currently, there are no citywide ordinances regarding the removal of ...

Hurricane Survival Checklist: How do I prepare my house and yard for a hurricane? Hurricane preparation: Trim your trees now, before the storm Shutter orders and backlogs rise near the height of storm ...