History says hurricanes might skip Texas this year
Here's an interesting tidbit as another hurricane season kicks off. This comes from the Insurance Council of Texas...
"Call it odd but hurricanes have only struck Texas only on odd-numbered years for the past two decades. It was Hurricane Humberto in 2007, Hurricane Rita in 2005, Hurricane Claudette in 2003, the costliest tropical storm on record in Texas - Tropical Storm Allison in 2001, Hurricane Bret in 1999 and Hurricanes Chantal and Jerry in 1989. You would have to go back to 1986 for an even-numbered year to find Hurricane Bonnie. Ever since the National Hurricane Center began naming hurricanes in 1953, only three of the 16 hurricanes to hit Texas appeared on even-numbered years."
The Insurance Council urges homeowners to make an inventory of their possessions in case they get hit by a storm. This is also a good idea for those of living in Tornado Alley. Here's two websites to help you build a list: http://www.insurancecouncil.org/images/inventory.pdf or http://www.knowyourstuff.org/
