Hurricane Preparation and Recovery

10 Steps things to do in advance of a Hurricane-

1. If evacuation is in order, turn off utilities, and follow the local authorities community prep plans. Have a meeting place for family in case you get split up. If you own pets, plan for their evacuation as well.

2. Secure the Exterior- trim trees, bring patio furniture, bikes , toys, potted plants indoors. Secure fountains, sculptures, with burlap blankets with rope.

3.Install storm panels or shutters if you have them. Plywood can work as a last resort.

4 Check wall hangings and art are secure. Place art at least 2 ft off the floor.

5.Move your autos to higher ground, or a parking garage. do not park under trees. power lines or low lying areas

6.Fill your auto with gas, charge all electronics, - computers, cell phones

7.Unplug appliances

8 Store important documents in safe deposit box or bolted safe in a interior closet in your home. Documents such as birth certificates, marriage license, financial papers, insurance documents

9. Make a emergency kit- flashlights, portable radio, batteries, non perishable food, bottled water, cash, blankets, clothing , toiletries

10. If you stay, identify a shelter room, on first floor, in central part of the house, while avoiding unprotected windows and doors.

Some Insurance carriers offer special services. Both Chubb, Property Manager Unit and AIG's Hurricane Protection Unit, are authorized to have re-entry before civilians. Therefore, they will locate their insureds residence, and do any preventive measures, such as tarp a opening caused by the storm,

• inspect the condition of your residence,

• prepare a reportage exterior condition of the home

• Submitting a clamor you, with your approval

• dispatching mitigation specialist to provide short term repairs

Pure Insurance offers a Customer Advocate that is the primary point of contact for the insured, from beginning to end of the claim. So no more, report the claim to a 800 center, and wait for the adjuster to call. The Customer advocate is the principal point of contact thru the entire claim process

Hopefully we do not need anyone these services this hurricane season