Hurricanes can be deadly but, with the advent of modern meteorological equipment and techniques, it is now possible to identify and track them well before they make landfall so that you know when they are coming. Knowing that a hurricane is coming, or even living in a...
Hurricane Damage Claims
Scientists predict that hurricanes in northern U.S. will become more common
Here in Miami, we're used to hurricanes and the damage they can cause. But scientists believe that these destructive storms could become common much further up the Atlantic coast. According to USA TODAY, a recently published study from Yale University, climate...
What should you do after a storm hits?
When a storm hits, your life can change in the blink of an eye. Even if you feel like you and your home are prepared for severe weather, the physical and emotional damage may be more than you can bear. It is helpful to educate yourself on the steps to take after a...
Steps to take for hurricane damage claims
Florida sustains more hurricane damage than any other state, and the claims process for hurricane claims is complex. If you own a house or business in the Sunshine State, it is crucial to understand how to file an insurance claim if a storm damages your property....
3 tips for taking photos for an insurance claim
When a hurricane or major storm blows through your area, your home may sustain damage that renders your living spaces unusable. As part of this process, you may file an insurance claim to cover the repair costs. According to the Office for Coastal Management, 50...
How can you prepare for hurricanes?
Natural disasters are one of the worst things that can happen to a homeowner. The destruction done to the life you built up is often immense and hard to swallow. On top of that, there is no true way to predict when these disasters will strike. But there are ways you...
What happens if a hurricane causes flooding?
As a homeowner, you want to ensure that your insurance is sufficient. Your home is likely one of the biggest investments in your portfolio, and as such, assuring you receive compensation for any damage after a hurricane is crucial. Reviewing your hurricane coverage...
How to build a hurricane-proof home
Florida lives up to its name as the Sunshine State with its semi-tropical climate. Unfortunately, one of the features it shares with tropical areas is the strong susceptibility to hurricanes and resulting storm damage. After handling one storm damage case or even...
The emotional side of storm damage
For property owners, major storms bring a lot of challenges. Florida homeowners experience a variety of hardships in the wake of a devastating tornado or hurricane and residents of this state are especially likely to experience these storms. Aside from the impact that...
Florida municipalities still wrestling with Hurricane Irma costs
Homeowners and local governments in Florida are continuing to struggle two years after Hurricane Irma hit the region. The Category 4 storm struck the Florida Keys first before proceeding up the coast in September 2017 and left behind an array of debris as it traveled,...