The hurricane season is defined as June 1 through November 30. The earliest hurricane to strike the United States was Alma which struck northwest Florida on June 9, 1966. The latest hurricane to strike the U. S. was late on November 30, 1925 near Tampa, Florida.

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association/Atlantic Oceanographic and Meteorological Laboratory

 

While the season is still months away in January, it is a good time to begin home-hardening and yard clean-up; don’t leave your business property out of the mix! Although some tactics to protecting your home and business can by costly, it is worth it in the long run to hurricane-proof your house or building to the best of your ability.

 

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