The most inherent danger to people and property during the high winds of hurricanes is the flying debris carried in the high winds. Carried at such intense velocity, items such as 2 by 4's can become missiles that can cut right through a building wall and endanger the people inside. Tests conducted by Texas Tech University's Wind Engineering Research Center offer dramatic proof that concrete walls withstand flying debris from hurricanes and tornadoes—and outperform their wood and steel counterparts.

Columbia, S.C. – May 12, 2008 – No one can tell us exactly when or where the next hurricane will hit. The South Carolina Insurance News Service encourages homeowners and business owners to be prepared by having the correct insurance in place.

Colorado State University’s hurricane research team predicts an active season with 15 named tropical storms. Of those named storms, eight will become hurricanes and four will be category three or greater. There is a 45 percent chance the East Coast will be hit this hurricane season.