Yes, Hurricanes Can Happen Here
You might think that living as far north as Connecticut would keep you safe from hurricanes, but you would be mistaken. The State of Connecticut Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection recognizes hurricanes as the most significant disaster risk for the state. The two biggest disasters to have ever occurred in the state were caused by hurricanes in the late 1930s and mid-1950s. Not only that, but Hurricanes Sandy and Irene tore through the state in 2011 and 2012.
Let’s take a moment to remember what a hurricane is. A hurricane is a large storm that forms over water, typically in the southern Atlantic. It brings heavy rain that leads to flooding and winds with speeds greater than seventy-five mph. Storms this severe are the kind that tears shutters and doors off of houses and causes collapses due to the sheer force of the wind.
All of this might sound frightening and panic-inducing, but it does not have to be. Instead, you can use this information to be prepared. The best way to be ready is to choose a building material for homes and businesses that are most likely to survive such storms. That building material is undoubtedly steel. Steel buildings from American Metal Buildings are engineered to withstand winds up to 140 mph and still stand tall. The steel is also impervious to water, keeping you and your stuff dry no matter how hard the rain may fall. Your safety should be your number one priority, and it is our number one priority, too. That is why all of our buildings are made to last for decades.