Hurricanes
Boarding Windows with Polycarbonate Hurricane Panels – Hurricane Preparedness
By admin at January 19, 2012 | 2:18 am | 0 Comment
Boarding windows is quick and easy if you follow these step by step instructions from Lowe's. Learn how to board your windows with Clearview® polycarbonate storm panels. Measure each window opening and add 8 inches to the height and width. If your window has a sill, only add 4 inches to the height. The hurricane panel will be attached to the sill with a mounting bracket. more...
Emergency Portable Generators – Hurricane Preparedness
By admin at January 6, 2012 | 3:05 pm | 0 Comment
Learn more about emergency portable generators and what to look for when shopping for a generator with these helpful tips from Lowe's experts. You will want to power your refrigerator, pumps, a few lights and a radio or tv. Look for rated wattage and surge wattage in your items. Rated wattage is what's required for running the item. Surge wattage is what's required to more...
Installing a Garage Door Brace – Hurricane Preparedness
By admin at January 4, 2012 | 1:59 am | 0 Comment
Learn how to install a garage door brace before a hurricane hits to keep your door in place. Installing the garage door brace is easy if you follow these step by step instructions from Lowe's experts. Release the opener trolley and detach the arm. Attach the U-bolt to the top brace. Slide the bolts into the channels. Attach the floor bracket to the bottom brace. Slide the more...
Boarding Up Windows with Plywood – Hurricane Preparedness
By admin at December 14, 2011 | 11:46 pm | 0 Comment
Preventing damage to windows from a hurricane is possible with this hurricane window protection video from Lowe's. Learn how to board up windows with plywood with this comprehensive how to video. You can choose from tension clips or screws for installing boards on your windows. Tension clips secure ½" plywood to recessed window casings without the use of nails. This is more...
Hurricane Preparedness: Metal Storm Shutter Installation
By admin at December 5, 2011 | 1:12 pm | 1 Comments
Learn how to install metal storm shutter panels with this helpful how-to video from Lowe's. Aluminum hurricane shutters are a great choice due to their strong, lightweight design that are quick and easy to install. Once you install the metal storm shutter track, you can easily remove and re-install your storm shutters whenever needed. Start off by measuring each window more...
Tip of The Day – Hurricane Preparedness – 13 Oct 2011
By admin at November 15, 2011 | 11:24 pm | 0 Comment
Stormwatch 2011 PSA_Storm Surge
By admin at October 22, 2011 | 2:45 pm | 0 Comment
Hurricane preparedness Public Service Announcement featuring Bill Read, Director of the National Hurricane Center in Miami. For information on this and other Palm Beach County programs and services, please visit more...
Lessons in preparedness from Bethel Vermont
By admin at September 9, 2011 | 11:31 pm | 0 Comment
Hurricane Irene damaged or destroyed hundreds of roads and bridges in Vermont, including near the town of Bethel - leaving at least a dozen communities cut off for several days. Red Cross worker Patricia Billinger explains how Americans throughout the country can learn a valuable lesson in preparedness from this more...
Generator Safety – Hurricane Preparedness
By admin at March 15, 2011 | 11:48 pm | 0 Comment
A video detailing the proper operation and maintenance of a portable generator. A portable generator can be a much sought after amenity when your electric service is disrupted, but it can also be a dangerous hazard. Follow these guidelines to keep you and your family safe when operating a portable more...
NHC Director Bill Read on Hurricane Preparedness
By admin at March 15, 2011 | 11:32 pm | 0 Comment
National Hurricane Center Director Bill Read answers the question, "Is hurricane preparedness a state of mind or is it an action?" Now is the time to start taking care of your preparedness needs, before the official start of the 2011 Atlantic hurricane season on June more...
