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What are Hurricane Screens? How Should I Use Them?

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Hurricane screens are translucent, and made from lightweight polypropylene fabric. They can be permanently mounted and rolled out of the way and quickly deployed in case of a hurricane. However, they exist as part of a spectrum of hurricane home protection.

If you live along the Gulf or Atlantic coasts, you’re no stranger to hurricane season. You know that hurricanes are capable of causing catastrophic damage to coastlines and can reach several hundred miles inland.

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When is Hurricane Season in Florida and What Should I Expect?

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Hurricane Season in Florida starts June 1 and runs through November 30, but there’s also a mini-hurricane season within that time span. It’s when the tropics are most ripe and active and it runs eight weeks from mid-August to mid-October. 

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6 Signs of a Tornado That You Should Know & What to Do If You See a Tornado Approaching

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Few things can strike fear into a person more than the blast of a tornado siren. An average of 1,200 tornadoes strike in the United States each year. With proper tornado safety training and learning the signs of a tornado, we can all be better prepared to protect our families and homes when a funnel cloud forms. 

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Above Ground Tornado Shelters: Everything You Need To Know

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You live in Tornado Alley. While spring brings warmer weather, March through June brings the threat of storm systems that can spawn deadly tornados. The 2021 tornado season was one of the worst ever, with the season extending through December for an unusual late-autumn outbreak across the south and Midwest.

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