It's hurricane season, and we live just close enough to the Gulf Coast to get concerned when the tropics get active. After all, while the world watched New Orleans in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, the "landmass" I live in was without power and water for months in some places, including the area where we live. (And, no, we will NEVER forget being called a "landmass.") So, when the weather ...
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5 Tips To Protect Your Home Against Harsh Weather
Here in Mississippi, we've had an increasing number of severe weather events this spring, and with hurricane season just around the corner, the question of how best to protect your home against harsh weather is never too far from people's minds. What should you be doing to be prepared when harsh weather arrives? Seal Doors And Windows First, you’ll want to ensure you seal all your ...
6 Ways to Protect Your Home from the Elements
If there's anything we are used to here in Mississippi, it's extreme weather. In fact, I heard Mississippi's newest Miss Mississippi's Teen Avery McNair explain recently that storms are not only increasing in frequency but also in strength. Avery McNair has focused her community service on weather awareness because her home was hit twice by tornadoes. When it's not tornado season, it's hurricane ...