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Hurricane Resistance: Retrofitting, Storm Shutters Increase Safety

Early Summer 2002

beach lovers

May 1, 2002

RIP CURRENTS: Don’t Panic

A new link in the chain is the posting of more than 500 rip current signs at beach parking lots, crossovers, lifeguard stands and other sites. North Carolina Sea Grant is spearheading the project, in conjunction with local officials and the National Weather Service (NWS), part of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
plywood shutters

May 1, 2002

Hurricane Resistance: Retrofitting, Storm Shutters Increase Safety

"Plywood storm shutters that protect windows during hurricanes have been in use for many years and are one of the most cost-effective ways to build shutters," says Rogers, North Carolina Sea Grant's coastal construction and erosion specialist.