Posts Tagged ‘storms’

Hurricane Preparedness Tips

Tuesday, May 31st, 2011

Hurricanes not only produce deadly winds – they also can leave behind dangerous inland flooding. Before your area is cut off by flood water, move to a safe area. Also, do not attempt to cross flowing water in a car or truck because as little as six inches of water may cause you to lose [...]

Hurricane Tips – Thursday, May 26, 2011

Thursday, May 26th, 2011

When a hurricane hits, garage doors are frequently the first thing to fail in your home. You can help prevent this by reinforcing your garage door so it is able to withstand high winds. Read more at: http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/HAW2/english/retrofit/garage_doors.shtml

Hurricane Tips – Volume 3

Wednesday, May 25th, 2011

Before hurricane season, ensure the landscaping and trees on your property do not become wind hazards by: – Trimming dead and weak/overhanging branches from all trees. – Removing trees and bushes that are vulnerable to high winds, as well as any dead trees. – Replacing gravel/rock landscaping materials with softer materials, such as mulch.

Hurricane Preparedness Week – Volume 2

Tuesday, May 24th, 2011

Tuesday, May 24, 2011 A Category 4 hurricane can cause 100 times the damage of a Category 1 storm. However, even tropical storms are powerful enough to cause serious damage to your home or business. As a reminder, flood damage caused by these storms is often not covered by homeowners/business insurance. To learn more about [...]

State Urges Residents, Business Owners to Clear Snow & Ice from Rooftops Now

Monday, January 31st, 2011

January 30, 2011 DEMHS Cites Weather Service Statement on Snow Loads, Urges Residents, Business Owners to Clear Snow & Ice from Rooftops Now Next Round of Storms Could Significantly Increase Snow Load on Roofs, Increasing Risk of Collapse Citing a special weather statement from the National Weather Service, the Connecticut Department of Emergency Management and [...]