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Hurricane season is here. Are you prepared?
Hundreds of thousands of people were affected by last year's violent hurricane activity; some have not fully recovered from those damages. Now that the season is back again, how prepared are you for what possibly could be another disaster? Take advantage of the tools below to prepare your family for hurricane season. Our first priority as an insurance company is your safety.
Hundreds of thousands of people were affected by last year's violent hurricane activity; some have not fully recovered from those damages. Now that the season is back again, how prepared are you for what possibly could be another disaster? Take advantage of the tools below to prepare your family for hurricane season. Our first priority as an insurance company is your safety.
Hurricane Safety Tips |
Protect Your Home and Family Against Severe Storms
Put safety first
Hurricanes and tornadoes can destroy a neighborhood in minutes. Print off copies of this important safety information about severe weather and the importance of evacuation. You'll also find helpful suggestions to make your home as storm-ready as possible.
How to Prepare a Personal Property Inventory
Prepare for the unexpected
Your home is one of your greatest investments. That's why it's so important to know the details of your possessions in case your home is damaged. Learn how to prepare a personal property inventory sheet that will help you when you have a loss.
It's easy to get started on a personal property inventory
Do you have the right amount of insurance? Too many people find out after they experience a loss that they should have had higher coverage amounts on their property. Use this inventory sheet to help avoid this mistake. Make sure to add up how much it would cost to replace your belongings, and then compare it to your policy's personal property limit.
Items for a Survival Kit
The Red Cross recommends you have six basics in a Survival Kit in the event of an emergency:
- Water
- Food
- First Aid Supplies
- Clothing and Bedding
- Tools and emergency supplies
- Special items for medical reasons
For more information about supplies, visit the Build a Disaster Supplies Kit page at redcross.org. You can also purchase a kit from the Red Cross online store.
Create a Family Plan
It's crucial that you have a family disaster and evacuation plan
Your plan should include emergency numbers of family and friends in the event you are separated, a plan to evacuate pets, ensure that each family member knows how to shut off utilities in the house from the main switch and a home hazard check, among others.
This Family Plan sheet 
(PDF, 83KB) should help you with a checklist and any necessary planning.
Always follow instructions to evacuate when instructed to do so by emergency authorities. Make yourself and your customers familiar with area shelters in the event evacuation is necessary. Click here for instructions to follow after a disaster strikes.
For more information about keeping your pets safe in the event of a disaster, visit the Animal Safety section of the redcross.org.