Between hurricane supplies, insurance, repairs and evacuation expenses, hurricane season can get expensive if you live near the coast. The good news is that there are ways to save money during hurricane season. Save money on hurricane supplies Don’t wait! By making preparations early on, you can save yourself time, stress and money. As early as May or June, start keeping an eye out for sales on hurricane supplies. Take a tip from extreme...

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What are Hurricane Deductibles? A deductible is a minimum fee paid by homeowners before insurance companies provide any coverage. Generally speaking, deductible fees come at a flat rate. Hurricane deductibles, however, are not so forgiving and often take unprepared homeowners by surprise. Rather than a flat rate of $500 or $1,000, hurricane deductibles demand a payment of 1 to 5 percent of the total property value. For a standard $200, 000...

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Since hurricane strikes may damage water lines or cut off water sources, one of the most essential hurricane preparation steps is having an abundant water supply. Many hurricane preparedness guides urge those in the path of the storm to fill bathtubs with water. While this may be a fairly simple concept, it is important to understand the purpose of this water and its various uses. Uses of Bath Water During Hurricane After a hurricane makes...

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Those who live along the coast, and in some cases farther inland, know the risks and hazards that a hurricane or a tropical storm brings. Strong winds and high waters mean dangerous situation for residents, and large amounts of damage after the storm has passed. Some who aren’t too familiar with the destruction can find themselves asking what are the actual risks of hurricane damage? Strong Winds and Storm Surges Strong winds occurring...

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Along with the difficult task of dealing with a storm, there comes a cleanup period after a hurricane where families have to be ready to assess the damage it has caused. Homeowners may return home after evacuation to roof damage, broken windows or even massive home structural damage. On top of the visible damage, there may also be infrastructure damage like gas leaks and electrical problems. All of this cleanup becomes even more complicated when...

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Beginning on May 6th, Tropical Storm Andrea tormented the east coast of the United States with heavy rains and gusty winds. However, news reports concerning the aftermath of this storm indicate that these natural forces caused more than just traffic and flooding for coastal regions. Andrea evolved into a brutal force spawning tornadoes in Florida and severe weather which lead to car accidents in the northeast. Although the rains have ended,...

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