Tag: storm preparation
HURRICANE PREPARATION DURING COVID-19
This year Rhode Islanders were warned of one of the busiest hurricane and tropical storm seasons in recent history. Experts note that due to significant sea level rise and coastal development, tropical storms need not make a direct hit to wreak havoc on our region with storm surge and flooding. Now, during the ongoing COVID-19 health crisis, emergency planning presents additional challenges for everyone which makes it more important than ever to have a solid plan. Public health and emergency response professionals have advice to help you safely prepare, evacuate, and shelter for severe storms while protecting yourself and others from COVID-19.
Got Power?
Whether caused by lighting, high winds or an overloaded power grid, extreme summer weather can trigger power outages— will you be ready when the lights go out? A lengthy power outage that affects your home can also threaten your family’s safety or damage your property. Here’s how to be prepared for the next power outage…
LIGHTNING MYTHS & FACTS
Know the Truth About Lightning Dangers; much of what we think we know about lightning is fiction. Your safety and wellbeing may depend on knowing the difference between these lightning myths and the facts.
LIGHTNING PROTECTION & COVERAGE
At any given time on our planet Earth, there are 1,800 thunderstorms in progress—and with them comes lightning. Your standard homeowners and business insurance policies, and the comprehensive portion of an auto insurance policy cover damages—such as a fire—that results from a lightning strike. Some policies also provide coverage for the damage caused by power surges. However, bodily harm from lightning isn’t easily remedied. Here are some steps you can take to prevent the dangerous effects of lightning and to keep your family safe.
Noah’s Flood Insurance
Dwyer Insurance has numerous Flood Insurance options from which we will select a policy perfectly tailored to suit your property and budget. Our clients typically enjoy significant savings with our customized flood insurance coverage plans vs. standard NFIP rates.
7 Winter Worst Case Scenario Tips
Living in New England we know that anything can happen in our mercurial coastal climate and that we must to be prepared.
HOW HURRICANE DEDUCTIBLES WORK IN RHODE ISLAND
In Rhode Island, hurricane deductibles on homeowners policies may be no more than 5% of a home’s insured value. Some policies may offer a flat dollar deductible, but it may not exceed 5% of the insured value of the property.
IS YOUR BUSINESS PREPARED TO SURVIVE A DISASTER?
It is very important to make a disaster survival plan for your business. FEMA reports that 40% of businesses do not reopen after a disaster and another 25% fail within the following year. Small businesses are particularly at risk because they may have all of their operations in one location that is damaged or destroyed.
Protect Your Home From Winter Extremes
As the mercury dips dramatically throughout the New England winter, we count on our homes to protect us against storms and freezing temperatures. Periods of severe and sustained cold, snowstorms, melting and freezing can combine to cause considerable damage. Here are a few steps… Continue Reading “Protect Your Home From Winter Extremes”
MAKE AN EVACUATION PLAN BEFORE YOU NEED IT!
Preparing an Effective Evacuation Plan ahead of time is crucial; this plan can help get you, your family and your pets on the road to safety.
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