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## [2016 Hurricanes and Impact Windows: Are You Prepared?](https://www.easternarchitectural.com/blog/2016-hurricanes-and-impact-windows-are-you-prepared)

 Apr 20, 2016 9:27:07 AM / by [Eastern Architectural Systems](https://www.easternarchitectural.com/blog/author/eastern-architectural-systems) posted in [impact windows](https://www.easternarchitectural.com/blog/topic/impact-windows), [Hurricanes](https://www.easternarchitectural.com/blog/topic/hurricanes), [safe-proof home](https://www.easternarchitectural.com/blog/topic/safe-proof-home)

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We all know what time of the year is approaching-- hurricane season. The season kicks-off in less than 2 months, June 1st, and lasts until November 30th. If you recall 20 years ago, hurricane Bertha plowed over North Carolina and Georgia resulting in 12 deaths and $250-270 million in property damage. Hurricane Bertha was 20 years ago, yet it still foreshadows future hurricanes, such as hurricane Katrina which caused **more than $105 billion in property damage** and sustained wind gusts of 175 mph.

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