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Irma’s Impact on Glass Businesses Uncertain
Hurricane Irma weakened to a tropical storm Monday after roaring up much of Florida Sunday, though it is still considered dangerous and is now making its way into and through Georgia. The glass industry is feeling the effects. Irma hit … Continue reading
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Tagged Dash Door, Florida, Georgia, hurricane, Hurricane Irma, Irma, tropical storm
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Insurance 101: When Property Policy Isn’t Enough
As Hurricane Harvey continues to lash southeast Texas with record-setting rain, it’s important for glass-related companies to consider what lessons can be drawn from this wide-ranging catastrophe. For example, at least one in four businesses that are forced to close … Continue reading
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Tagged business insurance, flooding, hurricane, IBHS, Institute for Business and Home Safety, insurance, storm
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Hurricane Andrew 25 Years Later: Changes and Concerns
Twenty-five years ago today, Hurricane Andrew slammed into the South Florida coast with 140-mph winds, killing 44 people and causing $24 billion in damage. The storm revolutionized building codes for coastal regions in the U.S., led to major modifications in … Continue reading
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Tagged Florida, hurricane, hurricane Andrew, impact products
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How Some Businesses are Preparing for Hurricane Season
Hurricane season started officially last week, and some reports have as many as eight striking the U.S. in different geographic regions. This has companies in high-impact areas on alert for the major storms. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric … Continue reading
Hurricane-Prone Florida Among States Lauded for Strengthened Building Codes
Tammy Solomon doesn’t think the statute that requires wind- and impact-resistant glass for exterior glass doors and windows throughout most of Florida should be a one-size-fits-all mandate. Solomon, the purchaser/buyer at Jacksonville-based First Coast Glass and Repair, says flying debris … Continue reading
