Hurricane shutters can create your own tomb

[drezee]

http://www.local6.com/news/13431678/detail.html

[Cookiely]

Quite a few mobile homes in our area that haven't taken the shutters off since 2004. Some have removed one shutter for light, but its still a dangerous practice.

[Jinkers]

I never leave them up, first of all, I hate them-lol, and I've thought about fires before, it blocks your escape.

[gtalum]

This is exactly why I fear having my shutters up. When they are up for a storm, I keep a 10 lb. ax next to a bedside window.

[mobal]

I have one neighbor who has had wood covering windows since Ivan. Quite annoying as it makes the neighborhood look trashy.

[artist]

Should this be moved or also posted in the hurricane aftermath forum? IT is very important for all to read, I think.