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Storms have a way of finding the flaws you live with every day and turning them into emergencies. When wind, water, and debris hit, they go straight for the same weak spots where builders cut corners ...

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Several Staten Island restaurant owners say they’re spending the storm day at home, closing their shops and turning to cooking instead. Others happened to be off anyway, since ...

The prime minister ordered mandatory evacuations as officials braced for tens of thousands to be displaced. Three people were killed and 13 others injured during preparations for the storm, the health ...

In recent years, hurricanes have intensified and tracked farther inland, putting more homes in the path of damaging wind and rain. For homeowners in storm-prone areas, that’s made window strength a ...

Tropical Storm Gabrielle continues to strengthen as it moves across the Atlantic Ocean with forecasters expecting the storm to become a hurricane by Sunday. The storm, given the name Gabrielle on ...

Tropical Storm Gabrielle continues to spin in the Atlantic and is expected to strengthen into a hurricane by the end of the weekend, according to the National Hurricane Center. The hurricane center ...

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Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. As Hurricane Erin travels along the Caribbean, two other disturbances are being tracked in the Atlantic, according to the National ...

Whether you're new to Florida or just need a refresher, here are the most popular types of hurricane shutters. Check them out to determine what will best suit your home. Storm Panel Shutters: Shutters ...