How to Prepare Your Home for a Hurricane

Know whether your home is in a flood zone area., Make a complete list of all your possessions, including outdoor items., Talk with your insurance broker about what you need to do to prepare for a hurricane in order for your policy to cover damage...

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Step-by-Step Guide

  1. Step 1: Know whether your home is in a flood zone area.

    If you live in a flood zone, consider investing in flood insurance.

    Your homeowner's policy usually won't cover damage caused by hurricane-related floods.
  2. Step 2: Make a complete list of all your possessions

    List lawn furniture, patio umbrellas, grills, tools and toys.

    This can help your insurance broker ensure you have enough insurance to replace any damaged items after a hurricane. ,
  3. Step 3: including outdoor items.

  4. Step 4: Talk with your insurance broker about what you need to do to prepare for a hurricane in order for your policy to cover damage caused by a hurricane.

Detailed Guide

If you live in a flood zone, consider investing in flood insurance.

Your homeowner's policy usually won't cover damage caused by hurricane-related floods.

List lawn furniture, patio umbrellas, grills, tools and toys.

This can help your insurance broker ensure you have enough insurance to replace any damaged items after a hurricane. ,

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