2011 hurricane season demonstrates the power of a single storm

According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the 2011 Atlantic Hurricane season officially ended. Julie Rochman, IBHS president and CEO, said “hurricane Irene was a wake-up call for New England that each and every year, there is a strong likelihood that a hurricane will hit communities far away from the Southeastern U.S. or Gulf Coast.”

“As recovery continues in states affected by Hurricane Irene, this is the time – from now until the next hurricane season – to ensure that homes and commercial buildings are repaired or rebuilt stronger and safer. By doing so, people, jobs, and communities will be more resistant to hurricanes and other disasters,” Rochman added.