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Hurricane Preparedness Guide For Virginians

Written by Nancy B | Aug 4, 2024 6:32:00 PM

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We know how scary natural disasters can be. From wildfires to excessive rainfall and flooding, forecasts and news reports can be a source of concern and uncertainty. Hurricane season can bring its own headlines, especially annual predictions for Virginia's peak hurricane season.

As a local insurer, our company has lived through many Atlantic hurricane seasons and insured Virginia homes since 1896.  We understand the peace of mind that comes from preparing your home for the next big storm. There's a ton of information online, but it can be challenging to decipher which resources are the most sound for your family. We are here to help!

 

 

That's why we created a Hurricane Preparedness Resource Guide just for Virginians. We gathered the most reliable resources from the Virginia Department of Emergency Management (VDEM), the Insurance Information Institute (III.org), and the American Red Cross of Virginia. We want you and your family to prepare well with the best information for any future hurricane.

We also have useful information that can answer your questions about home insurance, hurricane deductibles, insurance for flood damage, and preparing your home's roof, trees, and gutters for hurricane season. We encourage all of our members to have a home inventory. Having one makes any claims process run a whole lot smoother. We recommend contacting your independent agent regularly to review and understand your coverage.

Simply said- we're here for you! Use our guide to help your family prepare for a Virginia hurricane. Check out our severe weather claim FAQs and contact your local independent agent or contact us if you need to file a home or car insurance claim. We're right here and ready to help. 

 

 Learn more about homeowners insurance in Virginia >

 

Sources:

https://ibhs.org/hurricanereadyhomeafterevent/#.YzNN6HmmPoQ.link

https://www.vaemergency.gov/know-your-zone

https://www.vaemergency.gov/prepare/emergency-kit

https://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/title44/chapter3.2/section44-146.21/

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