Fortifying Homes Against Wind and Water Damage
As homeowners prepare for coastal wind events, they should consider storm-resilient construction options that offer multiple benefits. Some homeowners in coastal North Carolina are saving money each year on wind insurance premiums — and reducing the risk of storm damage — thanks to the FORTIFIED program. See blog post and link to a memo for coastal property owners. ...Continue reading "Fortifying Homes Against Wind and Water Damage"
What Can Homeowners Tell Us About How to Protect Shorelines?
Homes with natural shorelines actually had less hurricane damage than homes with bulkhead shorelines....Continue reading "What Can Homeowners Tell Us About How to Protect Shorelines?"
Hurricane Preparedness Week Begins Season of Storm Awareness
The National Weather Service and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration will raise awareness from May 5 through May 11 with Hurricane Preparedness Week....Continue reading "Hurricane Preparedness Week Begins Season of Storm Awareness"
Dune Recovery Workshop on March 9 at Topsail Island
The towns of Surf City, Topsail Beach, and North Topsail Beach will hold a Dune Workshop on Saturday, March 9, from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Surf City Welcome Center on Topsail Island. Spencer Rogers of North Carolina Sea Grant will explain "how the beach works."...Continue reading "Dune Recovery Workshop on March 9 at Topsail Island"