Ian Giammanco, PhD Interview: Dr. Ian Giammanco is the Senior Director for Standards & Data Analytics and a Lead Research Meteorologist at the IBHS Research Center in Richburg, South Carolina. He has participated in numerous hurricanes, severe thunderstorms, and tornado research projects over his career. In honor of National Preparedness Month. What can any homeowner … Read more
Today the National Hurricane Center has upgraded hurricane Elsa to a category one hurricane. Following the current hurricane track, we can expect Elsa to be hitting the Gulf Coast of Florida as early as Monday, July 5th. I encourage everybody to use this as a reality check. But, mainly, if you live in a hurricane-prone … Read more
Have you done anything to protect yourself, your family, children, and loved ones from the emergencies and disasters that will come crashing into your life? This information may not appeal to everyone. And that is OK. If you do not care to learn something that may help you, then move along. No hard feelings. When … Read more
The Atlantic hurricane season officially starts on June 1st. Living on the Gulf Coast of central Florida, I understand the importance of being prepared. I weathered a natural disaster with my granddaughter who was initially nervous. Because we had a plan with key steps in place, we were able to keep our family calm and … Read more
MIAMI — Tropical Storm Gonzalo is expected to strengthen into a hurricane some time Thursday, the National Hurricane Center (NHC) reported Wednesday night. According to NHC’s 11 p.m. update, Gonzalo is packing 60 mph winds and is moving west at 12 mph. The seventh named system is about 1,045 miles east of the Southern Windward … Read more
