Hurricane Emergency Storm Planning

Last year, Hurricane Irene reminded the central and northern East Coast of the damage and destruction hurricanes can cause, not only from wind but also from flooding. Now is the time to plan because once a storm is on its way, you don’t want to be scrambling for supplies. While properties located near the coast have greater exposures, it’s important for everyone to have a plan, as high winds can reach far inland. In addition to taking steps to physically protect you, your family, your property, and your business in the event of a storm, it’s especially important to make sure that you have proper insurance coverage on your property.

Once a hurricane has been announced, binding coverage in an affected area may not be possible, so make sure you’re protected now with the proper amount of homeowners, condominium, renters, and flood insurance. In addition to property coverage, businesses need to consider business interruption coverage. If you have questions about your insurance coverage, please contact us so we may assist you.

Helpful resources:

Ready.gov
Hurricane Preparation Checklist
Traveler’s Insurance Catastrophe Resources
Insurance Business Institute for Business & Safety
Ready.gov – Disaster Prep for Kids
NOAA predicts a Hurricane Season