Articles by John Pain

Staff Revolt Shakes U.S. National Hurricane Center

The new director of the National Hurricane Center, under fire from staff members who want him ousted, said that he does not plan to resign but will if that would benefit the public. About half the center’s employees say Bill …

Commerce Department to Probe Readiness of National Hurricane Center

The Commerce Department ordered an unscheduled review of the National Hurricane Center, whose director has publicly complained about insufficient funding but said he and his staff are well prepared to forecast storms. Director Bill Proenza’s superiors have chastised him for …

From Safe Rooms to Fabric Shutters, Hurricane Protection is Booming

Got an extra $125,000 lying around? Spending that much would get rid of boring, uncomfortable stays in shelters when the next monster hurricane hits. A pricey safe room by Acoustic Innovations Inc. is among the products companies are pitching to …

Homeowners in Hurricane Paths Hit with High Insurance Costs

Retired police officers Ed and Nancy McCue are thinking about leaving their dream home near the shores of Biscayne Bay because it’s in a prime area for hurricanes. It’s not the storm threat itself that’s pushing them out, but soaring …

Homeowners in Hurricane Paths Hit with High Insurance Costs

Retired police officers Ed and Nancy McCue are thinking about leaving their dream home near the shores of Biscayne Bay because it’s in a prime area for hurricanes. It’s not the storm threat itself that’s pushing them out, but soaring …