Is there a natural disaster in your future?
by Janet H. Cochrane, COO, Renaissance Group
Reprinted by permission, The Standard, May 5, 2005

Those of us who live in the Northeast were fortunate to escape the ravages of serious weather-related disasters in 2005. From Katrina and Ivan to tornadoes and wildfires, many of our fellow citizens weren't as lucky. By all accounts, 2005 was a record-breaker in the sheer number and severity of hurricanes. But just because we dodged a bullet last year doesn't mean we can breathe a sigh of relief. Meteorologists are painting an ominous picture for the upcoming hurricane season which begins on June 1. [ continue reading PDF ]