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    Atlantic City, New Jersey is the inspiration behind the creation of the board game Monopoly and home to one of the first boardwalks in the United States. This bustling city and hostess to tourists from around the globe is located on Absecon Island on the Atlantic east coast.  Being adjacent to the Atlantic Ocean means businesses and homeowners understand the necessity of storm protection. Destructive weather systems can blow in from the Atlantic ocean and account for much of the city's rain and snow. Severe storms can bring torrential rains, flooding and winds speeds of up to 190 miles...

    At the heart of New Jersey is the city of Newark, the cosmopolitan center of the Garden State. As one of the nation's largest air, shipping and railroad hubs, Newark is a bustling corporate center and home to nearly 300,000 residents.       Business owners and residents in the Newark area are well acquainted with the unpredictability of their climate.  Fall and winter storms, better known as "northeasters," blow off the Atlantic ocean and account for much of the city's rain and snow. Late summer hurricanes can also become a threat, up and down the eastern seaboard.  Being prepared for...

     South Florida residents know that when a hurricane is expected, the best way to minimize damage to their home or business is to cover and protect their windows and doors. Custom fit storm panels from Empire Construction & Development is the company South Floridians turn to for their storm protection needs. Our company offers code-approved, clear Protexan, polycarbonate panels as well as the sturdiest aluminum storm panels (.050" and .063").       Our innovative, clear panels are a top-seller in storm protection and are the highest-quality clear panels on the market.  Our Protexan Clear Panels have been approved by the most...

     Warmed by the year-round balmy breezes of the Gulf Stream and 12 miles of scenic beachfront, Hilton Head is a favorite destination for many tourists, business owners, residents  and golfing aficionados. As the second largest barrier island on the eastern seaboard, Hilton Head makes storm protection a top priority.  Our South Carolina customers prepare for the unexpected forces of nature, with impact colonial shutters from Empire Construction & Development. Our superior quality storm shutters exude a graceful and elegant hint of old world style, reminiscent of colonial New England and the Old South, making them an appropriate aesthetic for the homes...

     Adjacent to the Atlantic Ocean, along 7 miles of pristine coastland in Southern Florida, lies the exciting and beautiful city of Fort Lauderdale.  This popular tourist destination is also home to nearly 200,000 residents who take great pleasure in the seaside lifestyle.  But the people of Fort Lauderdale have experienced the forceful nature of hurricanes and tropical systems and understand the need for protection during the hurricane season.  Trees limbs, patio furniture, and cement roof tiles become high speed missiles during even low category storms and can severely threaten lives and property.  Boarding up homes with storm panels or...