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Secure your commercial property with our guide to hurricane insurance. Learn about essential coverage types, risk scenarios from major carriers and how to file a claim effectively.
The record-breaking 2005 hurricane season, with 27 named storms, highlighted the need for forensic analysis, and Katrina’s lessons continue to shape resilient design and coastal defenses, preparing communities for future climate-driven storms.
Proper preparation can mitigate risks, protect valuable assets and ensure the safety of workers and surrounding communities.
We outline a comprehensive guide to securing your construction site ahead of a hurricane, drawing on our expertise in structural integrity and disaster resilience.
Once again NOAA is predicting above-normal activity for the Atlantic hurricane season. We’ll delve into these predictions and offer some solutions on how best to prepare commercial and residential properties for before, during and after the storm.
We experienced a brief lull in Atlantic hurricane activity in August, but it didn’t last long, as evidenced by the flooding brought by Hurricane Francine, and now Florida is bracing for Helene.
Now that we’ve reached the midpoint of the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season with five named storms, let’s take a look at the impacts of a few of the most recent.
As the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season begins, we look back at 2023 and share some tips for evaluating building safety ahead of what’s predicted to be a historically busy year.
Emergency planning and preparedness may often come as an afterthought, but it is crucial to take a proactive approach that incorporates operations and maintenance considerations into early project stages.
For specific geographic locations, hurricanes are a near certainty—it’s a matter of when, not if. Our firm has extensive experience helping clients both plan for the inevitable and execute a rapid assessment approach in the aftermath of a storm.
Climate change brings rising water levels, rendering many structures vulnerable to potential flooding. In fact, scientists have predicted that global sea levels could rise by as much as 12 inches by 2050. Add hurricanes to the mix, and it’s more important than ever for owners to establish flood resilience strategies ahead of a storm.
As we approach the start of the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season, let’s take a look back at the 2022 season, as well as the developing El Niño, and learn what this means for the season to come.