Hurricane season has begun and even though the National Weather Service is not predicting a severe hurricane season, there’s the possibility of four to eight storms forming in the Atlantic. An average hurricane season produces 12 named storms, of which 6 become hurricanes, including 3 major hurricanes. (This is according to NOAA, National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration).
Local communities are holding meetings and classes and posting information on their municipal websites to educate the public about what to expect and how to prepare for a severe tropical storm or a major hurricane.
We would like to remind everyone that being prepared includes having a detailed Inventory of all your personal/business property and assets. Know what you have and what it’s all worth by having a complete detailed Home/Business Inventory performed and having it stored somewhere other than your home – it’s part of being prepared!
You won’t realize until a catastrophic event happens how difficult it is to remember everything that was damaged or destroyed in order to be treated fairly by your insurance company. It’s our responsibility as homeowners and business owners to protect ourselves – NOT the Insurance Company’s, Document, Document and Document!
For more information on how to prepare for hurricane season contact your local, state and federal emergency management resources.