Batten the hatches. A greater number of more powerful hurricanes are expected along the Eastern seaboard this year, and tornadoes are blowing in earlier than normal. Several of the hurricanes are expected to cause major wind and flooding damage.
Hurricane seasons seem like they're much more intense.
Homeowners in states along the Atlantic coast are particularly at risk during the hurricane season, which runs from June through November. Hurricane and tornado winds can rip off roofs, splinter doors, shatter windows and once inside, blow out your walls. They can also hurl projectiles at speeds fast enough to pierce anything in their path. Homeowners who want to strengthen their home against the onslaught of storm force winds must create a continuous connection path from the roof rafters or trusses all the way down to the foundation. That means connecting or securing the roof to the walls and the walls and floor to the foundation.