Why Choose First Coast Hurricane Shutters? Putting hurricane shutters on your house is a smart decision. They not only help keep your property safe, but they could end up saving your life. The last thing you want to deal with in the middle of a storm is debris breaking through your house. While some companiesRead more about First Coast Hurricane Shutters: Our People Make The Difference[…]

AccuWeather estimates that there is approximately $22 billion worth of damage in 2019 in the United States caused by named storms. There is another $5 billion worth of damages in the Bahamas. When a storm breaks through your protection, there is nothing left to stop it from destroying everything else you own. Storms don’t careRead more about Don’t Be A Statistic – Protect Your Property With Hurricane Shutters[…]

The main reason behind buying any form of storm shutter is to protect your property during a storm. That can be achieved with most types of basic shutters. But for those looking for additional benefits like privacy, security, insulation, and noise/light reduction the best option is rolling shutters.  What Are Rolling Shutters?  Rolling shutters areRead more about Rolling Shutters Offer More Than Just Protection[…]

One window that winds up breached during a hurricane, can potentially cost you your home! The following article is a culmination of information provided by post-disaster investigations, about what hurricane-force winds can do to your home after a breach has been made through a window. Strong Winds and Debris Studies have shown that pressure fromRead more about Hurricane Force Winds vs. Your Windows[…]

When climate change is being debated, most often it’s over why it’s happening, rather than whether or not it’s happening at all. Whether the involvement of mankind is kickstarting climate change, or nature has decided that it’s time to mix things up a bit, most can agree that real climate change is happening. And ifRead more about Real Climate Change[…]

Storm Shutters in Jacksonville, FL With the added home value, along with the protection provided, and the homeowner’s insurance rate reductions, there’s no good reason to not have storm shutters in Jacksonville, Florida. Jacksonville is in the Crosshairs We get hit with a major hurricane or a strong tropical storm no less than once everyRead more about Storm Shutters in Jacksonville, FL[…]

Hurricane Shutters in Florida It would be foolhardy to live without hurricane shutters in Florida. Besides, having your home equipped with hurricane shutters is a code standard in many southern parts of the state, and it stands to reason, it’ll be the standard statewide one day. Try doing a Google search to find hope forRead more about Hurricane Shutters in Florida[…]

Bahama Hurricane Shutters If you’re looking for a blend of home security and protection from storms, Bahama hurricane shutters are an option that have been around for quite some time on the islands, and have been gaining traction here in the United States- particularly in the southern states. The Bahama design offers a wide rangeRead more about Bahama hurricane shutters outclass traditional shutter types in a few different ways. Here are some benefits of this shutter type to consider.[…]

It’s almost a given that newer homes often come equipped with fake shutters. They’re cheaper to make, cheaper to install, and most these days are made from vinyl or other plastics, making them easier to take care of. There’s little wrong with your home being equipped with fake shutters, until of course, trouble with theRead more about Using Fake Shutters?[…]

A great article on how changes to our environment will impact storms. https://www.businessinsider.com/hurricanes-today-more-damaging-costlier-than-they-were-in-1900-2019-11?fbclid=IwAR106I1SJuhfJiH_ea_riLsXEtEbEuzNnw_7noOOxxLaYbMDHB9RccDw4sQ

If you haven’t been to the panhandle the devastation is hard to understand. Because hurricane Michael happened so quick and hit a rural area in the south. People from the area feel as though the rest of America is unaware of their struggle. Charitable donations have been modest – According to The American Red Cross:Read more about Hurricane Michael – A Lasting Impact[…]

In 1953 the US began naming storms. The World Meteorological Organization is now in charge of this and there is a list of male and female names which are used on a six-year rotation. The only time that there is a change is if a storm is so deadly or costly that the future useRead more about 2019 Storm Names[…]

Do not rely on insurance alone. As of February 22nd there are over 100,000 insurance claims still open from when Hurricane Michael hit the Panhandle – Over 4 months ago! Hurricane season lasts from June 1st to November 30th meaning today February 28th marks the halfway point between the 2018 & 2019 seasons. Some hurricaneRead more about Halfway to the 2019 Hurricane Season[…]

Global Weather Oscillations or GWO has been successful in predicting the hurricane season with incredible accuracy (87% since 2009!) The average storm has 11 named storms, 6 hurricanes and 0.6 major landfalls. In 2018 they predicted 16/18 named storms, 8/10 hurricanes and 2 major landfalls. GWO has predicted another above average storm season with 13Read more about 2019 GWO Hurricane Season Forecast![…]

While meteorologists are getting better and better at projecting storms and helping us prepare for there landfall it isn’t a perfect science. Rapid intensification is a meteorological condition that occurs when a tropical cyclone intensifies dramatically in a short period of time. Typically defined as an increase of 35 MPH or more in a 24hr time span.Read more about Hurricanes & Rapid Intensification[…]