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What should I know before the storm/hurricane? - Home Owners

Before the storm
Call your WWW Personal Insurance Agent - 800.783.5085 - for personal hurricane advice before a storm threatens. Your agent will work with you:
· to review your insurance coverage so you understand your policy coverages and exclusions. Also, your policy may have helpful information as to what a home/property owner should and should not do if there is hurricane damage to your home/property.
· to review your flood and wind coverage
· to create a list of items you should have on hand such as water, flashlights, radio, blankets, etc.
· to make a list of things to do in the event of a hurricane such as shut off the electricity, gas and water, check rain gutters/downspouts for clogs, etc.
· to help you locate your local hurricane evacuation center
· to assist you in finding a place for your animals during an evacutation to a shelter
· to provide your agent a list of personal contacts to inform that you are safe after a storm
Protect your home
· Trim your trees
· Secure your windows
· Secure your garage door
· Install hurricane straps
· Eliminate possible projectiles
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Note: This is general information and does not change or supersede your policy provisions, which vary by policy and state.
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