Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Communities throughout Florida have taken hurricane-proofing their homes to a new level. Several towns have built homes with the ...

Flooding in a neighborhood caused by a hurricane - Bilanol/Shutterstock Yes, hurricane-resistant homes exist, but hurricane-proof ones don't. With modern-day weather cycles, even top-tier preparation ...

When my husband and I talked about moving to Florida in 2016, the one thing that drew us in the most was having a home on - or at least much nearer to - the coastline. The thought of summers and ...

Hurricane-resistant homes have proven effective, but the cost of such upgrades is a major obstacle for many homeowners. Traditional financing options for home hardening are difficult to access for ...

Yes, hurricane-resistant homes exist, but hurricane-proof ones don't. With modern-day weather cycles, even top-tier preparation faces serious tests. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ...