Impact windows protect against wind and debris. They do not protect against storm surge. As sea levels rise and flood zones expand, homeowners need to understand the difference and plan accordingly.
Your first hurricane season in Florida is less about panic than routine. Here is what locals actually stock, what they skip, and the cultural shift from dread to prep.
A Florida hurricane evacuation decision framework built around six inputs: zone, forecast, home construction, family, post-storm stranding, and route logistics.
If your home already has impact windows, you typically do not need hurricane shutters. Impact windows are standalone opening protection under the Florida Building Code, but there are specific scenarios where adding shutters makes sense.
University of Florida researchers assessed 358 structures after Hurricanes Helene and Milton (2024). Zero post-FBC homes were destroyed. 46% of pre-code coastal homes were. Here's the data and what it means for your home.
