As hurricanes approach the U.S., it used to be that boaters on the coast only had to worry about making storm preparations. However, Hurricane Irene’s large destructive path recently showed that trailer boaters located far inland need to make preparations as well. For those who keep a trailer boat in their backyard, driveway or marina parking lot, Boat Owners Association of The United States has helpful hurricane storage tips as we enter the peak 2012 hurricane season, which runs through Nov. 30. Visit www.boatus.com/Hurricanes for the latest tips and information or call 800-395-2628.