{"id":9405,"date":"2017-06-21T05:29:59","date_gmt":"2017-06-21T09:29:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mobal.com\/blog\/?p=9405"},"modified":"2017-06-21T05:30:25","modified_gmt":"2017-06-21T09:30:25","slug":"preparing-hurricane-season","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mobal.com\/blog\/travel-talk\/preparing-hurricane-season\/","title":{"rendered":"Preparing for Hurricane Season"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The 2017 hurricane season has officially begun, and while most of us are probably guilty of waiting until the last minute to prepare for inclement weather, experts agree that individuals and families should always be ready, no matter what time of year it is. Having a plan in place before severe weather strikes will make an enormous difference in how you fare during the storm and the time it takes for you to recover after the storm. Here are some tips to get you started:<\/p>\n

BEFORE THE STORM<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

Contact your insurance agent:<\/strong> Basic homeowner policies usually don\u2019t include flooding, so talk to your agent and find out if you\u2019re covered. If not, take the necessary steps to insure your home and property in the event of a flood. Do it right away, since most policies require a 30-day waiting period. Keep a master list of jewelry, electronics, guns, and other valuables located inside and outside your home. Take pictures of each item \u2013 and the serial numbers, if provided \u2013 and save the pictures on a computer flash drive. You never know when this information might be needed to file an insurance claim.<\/p>\n

Assess your home and surroundings:<\/strong> Hurricanes aren\u2019t just a problem for people living in coastal regions. The impact from heavy winds and torrential downpours can be felt hundreds of miles inland too. Contact your county or city emergency management officials to find out if you live in an evacuation zone. Ask if evacuation route maps are available and learn the best route for your area. If you live in a mobile home, or some other type of dwelling that isn\u2019t fortified for extreme weather, decide where you\u2019ll go if you must leave. Will you travel inland to a hotel or shelter, or is there a relative you can stay with? If you are ordered to evacuate, then DO IT. Don\u2019t be a hero and attempt to ride out the storm, especially if you live in a danger zone. Don\u2019t hesitate \u2013 just GO!<\/p>\n

Prepare your home and property: <\/strong><\/p>\n