A new study found five storms in a 17-year period exceeded the hypothetical Category 6 rating, with wind speeds of 192 mph or faster. All the storms happened in the last nine years.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is urging Florida homeowners to protect themselves from strong storms, even though hurricane season starts June 1.
The National Hurricane Center will start using a new, experimental tool to better convey inland wind and hazards as storms become more severe.
A FEMA survey found roofs built after 2015, after changes to building codes, fared better in high-wind environments.
Experts suggest you make copies of originals and take photos and videos of all your important documents, among other things.
In Florida, whole neighborhoods are springing up with an eye on resiliency and green construction.
Newly allocated Hurricane Housing Recovery Program funds can be used to pay for repairs, insurance deductibles and down payments, among others.
