July 26, 2006
Are New England residents ready for a hurricane?
Weather forecasters believe that this year's hurricane season may not be as drastic as last year's, but does that mean some states can remain unprepared? Research shows that of all the eastern states with Atlantic ocean shoreline exposure, the New England states are the least prepared to deal with a hurricane. Newbritainherald.com reports:
New England residents have taken only about one-third of the necessary steps to protect themselves and their homes. Those steps include not only a review and, if necessary update, of homeowners insurance, but signing up for federal flood insurance coverage, creating a disaster kit and evacuation plan and preparing houses for a hurricane.
Read more: New England least prepared for hurricane
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