Tag: hurricane

How El Nino Will Affect the 2012 Hurricane Season

Today, June 1st, marks the beginning of the Atlantic Hurricane Season.  Experts are predicting a less active season and the arrival of El Niño could have something to do with it. La Niña, associated with creating Atlantic Hurricane favorable conditions, dissipated during April 2012 and has transitioned to ENSO (El Niño – Southern Oscillation) neutral […]

Disaster Hurricane Preparation Checklist for Business

Hurricane Safety is as important for homeowners as it is for business owners. As part of our Hurricane Preparation for Business Series, here is a general checklist of what to do before during and after a disaster: 1. Know Your Risk. Check your hurricane evacuation level and FEMA flood maps to determine if your business […]

Keeping Your Dogs, Cats, Birds and Pets Safe this Hurricane Season

Amazingly enough, in doing our research for our latest article, we were shocked that both FEMA and the ASPCA warn pet owners NOT to leave their pets at home should they have to evacuate during a hurricane. We couldn’t fathom abandoning our pets! Anyways, we have compiled an article to help pet owners devise a […]