August 29th marked the 10th Anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, arguably one of the most catastrophic natural disasters in U.S. history. Thus far, the 2015 Hurricane Season has been rather meek. With that being said, Tropical Storms and Hurricanes can strike at any time even during a below-normal season.
It’s a great time to remind your client’s to review their coverage since hurricane’s are so closely associated with insurance. Although each hurricane season is unique, you should prepare the same way every year because these predicted powerful tropical storms wreak havoc on communities when they make landfall. It is beneficial that severe weather such as hurricanes and tropical storms can normally be tracked days ahead of any impact which provides ample time to prepare for a potential evacuation. In spite of such warnings and tracking, each year thousands are left unprepared for these devastating storms and have to deal with their aftermath.
Let your client’s know that generally, there are three essential steps to disaster and emergency preparedness:
- Have a disaster supply kit – Click here to download our Disaster Preparedness Checklist
- Develop a plan for what you, your personnel and your family will do prior to disaster striking.
- Stay informed during severe weather however you can.
- The American Red Cross has created a ‘Hurricane App’ which is a great source of information during severe weather.
It is crucial to be prepare for each storm the same way. Be sure to check your client’s insurance policies ahead of time to ensure they have the coverage they need.
New Empire Group, LTD. offers coverage for Property Managers, Community Associations and Apartment Building Owners! Double-check your General Liability and Umbrella coverage to make sure you don’t end up with any unwanted claims!
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