Hurricanes can be devastating, which is why it’s critical to be prepared, including having a hurricane insurance policy that fits your needs.
Hurricanes can be devastating, which is why it’s critical to be prepared, including having a hurricane insurance policy that fits your needs.
Whether you're new to Florida or a lifelong resident, hurricane preparedness is important every year. Recognizing this, the National Weather Service designates one week per year to educate people in hurricane-prone areas about the dangers of hurricanes and how to prepare for them.
Topics: Hurricane Shutters, Hurricane Protection, Hurricane Preparedness, Hurricane
From Port Charlotte to Naples, hurricane shutters are your home's first line of defense against wind and rains that can damage your house during a major Southwest Florida storm. But they can't work properly if they're not maintained on a regular basis.
Hurricane shutters are designed to block your home from flying debris carried by gale-force winds and your family from injury. Due to the risk of hurricanes in Southwest Florida, many new homes are built with hurricane shutters and impact windows and doors. Older homes can also be retrofitted for optimal storm protection.
Topics: Hurricane Shutters, Hurricane Preparedness, Accordian Shutters, Roll Downs
Topics: Hurricane Shutters, Impact Windows, Hurricane Protection, Hurricane Preparedness, Hurricane
Topics: Hurricane Shutters, Hurricane Protection, Hurricane Screens, Hurricane Preparedness
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As victims of Hurricane Sandy and other storms found out, insurance companies were overwhelmed by calls from thousands of claimants after the storm. It turned out that after a long wait, many people had claims closed without payment. Often, the cause of the denial was that their insurance was insufficient or it did not cover the type of damage that occurred. Common situations were that homeowners failed to have flood insurance, while businesses did not have flood insurance or business interruption insurance.
Topics: Hurricane Shutters, Hurricane Protection, Hurricane Preparedness, Hurricane
In Southwest Florida, you may enjoy vacationing in a mobile home or spending time on your boat, but when there's a hurricane coming, there is one thing you need to do: evacuate! Neither a boat nor a mobile home is made to withstand high winds. In short, mobile homes and hurricanes don't mix!
Topics: Hurricane Protection, Hurricane Preparedness, Tropical Storm, Hurricane
