NU Online News Service, May 20, 12:15 p.m. EDT

With forecasters predicting 15 named storms forming in the Atlantic basin between June 1 and Nov. 30, the Institute for Business and Home Safety (IBHS) has listed its top four myths in preparing structures for hurricanes.

Yesterday, NU Online News Service ran six IBHS-recommended safety tips (http://www.property-casualty.com/News/2010/5/Pages/IBHS-Top-Six-Ways-To-HurricaneProof-Buildings.aspx).

IBHS also warned about the following common safety myths that are ineffective in protecting structures, and can even cause harm to the buildings and the people within:

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