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As the 2018 hurricane season kicks off, let’s take a look back at last year’s devastating season what it’s lingering effect could mean for this year’s season. Four Storms, Billions In Damages The 2017 Atlantic hurricane season was the costliest season on record with a damage total of at least $282.16 billion (USD) in the […]

After recent stormy years, the Atlantic hurricane season has gathered much respect from everyone, especially if you live in an area that’s commonly affected by hurricanes. But, what exactly is the Atlantic hurricane season? Hurricane seasons are defined as the months in which strong storms are most likely to occur due to favorable weather conditions. […]

The storm will hit tomorrow. The local news projects a slow trajectory with winds under 100 miles per hour. Those accustomed to braving storms might say “Piece of cake! I’ll sleep through this one”. They might get a couple of gallons of water, throw some tape on the windows and scour the house for batteries. […]

When we or our loved ones are faced with a natural disaster, communication plays a central role. Of course, we want our loved ones to know we’re OK after a devastating hurricane. On the flip side, waiting to hear from loved ones after a catastrophic event is one of the scariest things one can face. […]

In a time of flood crisis, the last thing you need to do is worry about the how to go about filing a claim. Ensure a quick and efficient process by being prepared before a flood event. Today, we will walk you through the claim filing process, to make sure you know what to do and what […]

It just seems like it won’t stop raining lately. According to the National Center for Environmental Information (NCEI), record and near-record precipitation took place across the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic during May. Flooding and mudslides were widespread across the region. Both Florida and Maryland broke their record for the wettest May ever. From Key West to […]

Flood zones classifiy the probability an area has of flood risk. Many times, it’s not until someone is purchasing a house or are faced with an imminent natural disaster such as a hurricane, that they learn more about the flood zone of their property. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) operates the official flood hazard […]

Now that hurricane season is upon us, it’s time to check your supplies and make sure that you are prepared before a hurricane is announced. Follow this checklist on what to do to ready your home and what supplies to purchase to ready yourself. What To Do To Prepare for a Hurricane Use the NOAA […]

One of the most challenging tasks when buying a new home is knowing how to insure the property. Asides from your lender requiring you to insure their investment, having the right insurance coverage will protect your family’s belongings from devastating loss. When considering the insurance needs of your new home, here are six important things […]

Homeowners are frequently baffled when they learn their property’s flood zone, or FEMA updates their area’s floodplain map. Their home is within a high-risk flood area, but when they look around they don’t understand why. Approximately 60% of structures are incorrectly rated in FEMA’s flood zone maps. This can cost homeowners thousands of dollars and […]