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Home » Time to Prepare: National Hurricane Preparedness Week
May 11, 2021
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Time to Prepare: National Hurricane Preparedness Week

Hurricane Satellite image National Hurricane Preparedness Week, which is May 9-15 this year, encourages individuals to evaluate their personal hurricane risks and implement measures to keep themselves and their homes protected during a hurricane. Hurricanes have become an increasingly prevalent concern throughout many Southern states and along much of the East Coast. In fact, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration reported a record-breaking 30 named storms during the 2020 hurricane season—resulting in 430 deaths and totaling $47 billion in overall costs.

 

As the 2021 hurricane season approaches, prepare yourself and your household with these tips.

 

Before A Hurricane

  • Review your community’s hurricane risk level. The location of your home can determine potential wind and flood hazards.
  •  Register for email updates from the National Weather Service and any available local alert systems to be aware of hurricane warnings or evacuation orders in your area.
  • Develop a hurricane response plan and practice it regularly with members of your household.
  • Prepare a hurricane kit with nonperishable food, water, medicine, emergency power sources, a first-aid kit and important documents.
  • Limit your home’s hurricane exposures by keeping drains and gutters clean, installing storm shutters on windows and doors, and storing vehicles in a safe location.
  • Review your homeowners policy with your insurance professionals to ensure you will be covered in the event of a hurricane.

After A Hurricane

  • If you evacuated your home, don’t return until local officials confirm it is safe to do so.
  •  When returning home, wear protective clothing and stay away from pools of floodwater, wet or damaged electrical equipment and downed power lines.
  • Photograph all property damage, and save receipts for any recovery expenses stemming from the hurricane to help file an insurance claim.

Tags: Homeowners Insurance, hurricane season, Tips

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