2012 Atlantic hurricane season Archives

Homeowners insurance storm loss protection strategies for N.Y. residents

July 23, 2012July 23, 2012 H. Cutner

Governor Cuomo recommends that people take action to protect their properties. New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has been advising residents of the state to reduce their risk of having to make homeowners insurance claims by taking additional measures to protect their homes against severe weather. N.Y. is likely to be affected by 9 to 15 storms in one way or another this Atlantic hurricane season. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has made its announcements for the 2012 season and has indicated that anywhere from nine to fifteen storms…

Tropical Storm Debby, Stalled in the Gulf of Mexico, Threatens Florida

June 25, 2012 Guest Author

BOSTON, June 25, 2012 – According to catastrophe modeling firm AIR Worldwide, Tropical Storm Debby is the fourth named storm of the 2012 Atlantic hurricane season, currently has maximum sustained winds of 50 miles per hour and a minimum central pressure of 993 millibars, making it a weak tropical storm on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale. Debby was about 105 miles south of Panama City (population 36,484), as of the National Hurricane Center’s (NHC) 7:00 am advisory today. The center is currently stationary in the Gulf of Mexico, and Debby…