Hurricane Preparedness Week - Get an Insurance Checkup

5/16/2021 (Permalink)

May 9 - 15, 2021 is Hurricane Preparedness Week - Get an Insurance Checkup

May 9-15, 2021 is Hurricane Preparedness Week

Before hurricane season starts, be sure to check in with your insurance agent and ask for an insurance checkup. \You'll want to understand your coverage and ascertain if you need an additional rider for hurricane coverage. You'll also want to make sure you have appropriate coverage - enough to repair, or even replace if necessary, your home and contents. Standard homeowners insurance doesn't usually cover flooding so you may need a separate policy if you live in an area of concern. 

Flood insurance policies require a 30-day waiting period before they become effective so act sooner rather than later to ensure coverage.

Know where your documents are located and take them with you in the event of an evacuation.

For more information on flood insurance check out FEMA and the National Flood Insurance Program at https://www.floodsmart.gov/