IBHS - Prepare for the 2000 Hurricane Season . People on the Atlantic and Gulf Coasts should take action now to protect themselves against the expected above-average 2000 Atlantic hurricane season. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, we should see 11 or more tropical storms, this year. Seven or more of them are likely to become hurricanes.
Hurricanes take an enormous toll on our families and homes.
We can cut down on the devastation dramatically by taking simple steps ahead of time. Ryland pointed out that 58 percent of homeowners in the South and 76 percent in the Northeast say they are unprepared for hurricane season, which begins June 1. The more precautions you take, the better chance your home has of surviving the next hurricane. Upgrade current window systems to impact-resistant windows or shutters. Impact-resistant shutters that close over window openings prevent flying debris from breaking window panes.