Summer may be coming to an end, but hurricane season is just about to take the front seat. We are about to reach the peak of this year’s stormy season and according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) we may be in for a bumpy ride. Are you ready?
Considering the last few months have not really made too many records in terms of weather, you may think we are in the clear for the rest of the year. But the NOAA has predicted that we could have 13 to 19 named storms this year. That means 13 to 19 storms could have winds up to 74 mph blowing around. Of those 16 to 19 storms, they say 3 to 5 of them could be major category 3, 4 or even 5 with winds of at least 111 mph. That’s certainly nothing to sneeze at. Take some time now before those storms show up to prepare your home and family for the worst.
Review all your documents and make copies of all the important pieces of information like your birth certificates, passports, mortgage info, deeds, and any special photos. Keep those copies at home and store the originals in a safe place away from your home. Bank safe deposit boxes are a great place as long as they are out of the storm’s path as well. Putting your valuables in a bank that is just down the street from your home may not be the best option.
Make an emergency plan with your family. Map out an evacuation route in case you need to get out of the area. Check the FEMA website for other tips as well. They list different things you should put in your emergency kit and how to secure your home for impact of a large storm.
And call us to review your home insurance policies. If you do not have a flood insurance policy, now is a great time to invest in one. Do not wait until it is too late.
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