Tips on Checking Your Insurance Coverage
 

• Snap photos of important documents & save in a secure place to access during an emergency: https://youtu.be/i3MfRpND5gk #HurricanePrep

• Hurricanes bring heavy rains that may cause flooding. Purchase flood insurance before the storm. https://www.fema.gov/national-flood-insurance-program  #HurricanePrep

• Are you covered for hurricane dangers such as high winds & damage? Check your insurance policy ASAP. https://www.fema.gov/national-flood-insurance-program  #HurricanePrep

• 30: The number of days it takes for flood insurance to begin. Don’t wait until it’s too late! https://www.fema.gov/national-flood-insurance-program  #HurricanePrep

• Find out if you live in a flood prone area and how flood insurance can lessen the financial impact of a flood by visiting: www.floodsmart.gov. #HurricanePrep

• Owning a coastal home may be exciting, but it comes with a serious risk of flooding. www.floodsmart.gov #HurricanePrep
   

Tips on Strengthening Your Home
 

• #HurricanePrep tip: Bring in outdoor furniture & anything else that is not tied down to prevent injury/damage from debris.

• #HurricanePrep tip: Trim trees & shrubs. High winds can turn branches into projectiles during a storm.

• Reduce property damage in the event of a hurricane by retrofitting (i.e., reinforcing) the roof, windows, and doors. #HurricanePrep

• Prepare your property before a #hurricane by installing storm shutters. More mitigation tips at: https://www.fema.gov/media-library/assets/documents/30627?id=6938  #HurricanePrep

• You can act now to reduce potential property damage caused by floodwaters. Use flood damage resistant materials. # HurricanePrep

• When constructing a new home or upgrading an existing home, consider elevating the structure to better protect against floodwaters and/or storm surge. #HurricanePrep