As an ex-Navy weather officer, Bob Stearns spent three years forecasting hurricanes and monitoring storm activity in the Atlantic Basin. His new book is an important step-by-step guide for understanding and ensuring safety and survival for yourself, your family, and your property in the face of a storm. Learn the importance of having at least one week's supply of food and water on hand. Learn how to install hurricane shutters and secure trees. Find out whether duct taping your window can really protect your family. Plan an evacuation route. Keep important documents dry. And much more.