Fortifying Homes Against Wind and Water Damage

March 8, 2021 | Allison Fisk

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. ...

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Community, Ecosystem Resilience Highlighted at 2019 NC Coastal Conference

December 2, 2019 | Katelyn Vause

North Carolina Sea Grant hosted the 2019 Coastal Conference in Wilmington at the Hotel Ballast. ...

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Interpreting Irma: What Do All Those Watches and Warnings Mean?

September 8, 2017 | Jessica Whitehead

Jessica Whitehead reviews some of the terms used to describe hazards North Carolina might encounter as Hurricane Irma approaches the state over the next few days....

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Glimpses from North Carolina’s Coastal Conference

April 17, 2017 |

North Carolina's Coastal Conference provided an opportunity for those involved or interested in the state's coastal issues to gather and learn about or discuss current topics. Get a glimpse of the event in this pictorial recap....

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Rogers Offers Coastal Construction 101

October 13, 2014 | Katie Mosher

Spencer Rogers, North Carolina Sea Grant’s coastal construction and erosion specialist, has good advice for anyone living — or considering living — on the coast: Remember, there is no such thing as a hurricane-proof building on a barrier island. Read on to find out what else Pam Smith found out at a recent N.C. Coastal Federation event in Wrightsville Beach....

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