Hurricanes are scary and they are
the last thing that people want to worry about. It is a force of nature that no
technology can stop when it is bound to happen. You may have only seen its
aftermath in the news, and so you think you must be lucky that it did not
happen where you are located. But, the fact that you have seen its devastating
power in the neighboring city or state, means that it can also happen to where
you are located.
What is a hurricane?
Hurricanes, technically is a cyclone
in which there are extreme sustained winds of at LEAST 74 mph. The sustained
wind speed is measured in a scale of 1 to 5, with 3, 4 and 5 considered a major
hurricane.
During a major hurricane, wind
speeds can be anywhere between 111 mph to 157 mph, or higher.
This is where major damages to property can occur
from removal of roof decking to total failure.
Take note, a category 1 hurricane will also produce some damage. Terrifying?
You can minimize, if not avoid, damage
There are things
that you can do to minimize the effects of a hurricane to you, your family or
your property. The hurricane season usually runs from June to November, but it
is never too early to do the following:
Plan evacuation routes or locations. Include your pets in your plans!
Stay vigilant. Get educated on the warning signs to watch out for.
Educate your household on evacuation plans, warning signs and what to do at the start of a hurricane.
Keep emergency numbers handy. Red Cross can help you locates shelter in times of disaster.
Be prepared. Plan what to bring, have an evacuation kit, etc.
Review your insurance policy. Being hit by a hurricane might not be the worst thing to happen, not being insured for one is.
Hurricanes, or other natural disasters, are uncontrollable acts of nature that are
unstoppable but you can think ahead and prepare.
There are things you can do to
minimize, if not avoid, the damage when a storm or any calamity hits your city. While safety is
your number one, making sure you have the right insurance coverage is ours.
Whether you own the property that you live on or whether you are renting it short term, you need to have insurance coverage to guard against disasters and losses. Find out more here.
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