High winds, embedded tornadoes, abnormal amounts of precipitation, major flooding and coastal surges, along with extensive areas, thousands of square miles, of the various storm’s coverage, make hurricanes a major threat to millions of households and business. An initial indicator of a hurricane’s danger and risk is wind speed. However, the aftermaths of flooding, power [...]
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The increasing number and intensity of hurricanes and storms in the United States is not only cause for general safety concern but is top-of-mind for builders, contractors and facility owners who have witnessed the damage that may be incurred to commercial structures. Stanford University researchers recently attributed a $75 billion price tag specifically to the […]