Captain Tropic's Hurricane Survival Advice on surviving a hurricane, discussing storm preparedness, with a heavy emphasis on home strengthening, safe room identification, and storm shutter construction.
Hurricane Shutters Hurricane shutters are used to protect houses and other structures from damage caused by storms. They are frequently constructed from steel or aluminum, but homeowners sometimes use the low-cost alternative of plywood. The shutters are affixed to the outside of the building with screws or a track system. Advanced shutters may be motorized, and they may fold away when not in use.