Make A Plan with Ready.gov

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Make a plan today. Your family may not be together if a disaster strikes, so it is important to know which types of disasters could affect your area. Know how you’ll contact one another and reconnect if separated. Establish a family meeting place that’s familiar and easy to find. Step 1: Put a plan together by discussing the questions below with your family, friends or household to … Read More

NOAA Predicting ‘Above-Normal’ 2020 Atlantic Hurricane Season

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The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is predicting an “above-normal” 2020 Atlantic hurricane season, with 13 to 19 named storms. NOAA forecasters said that six to 10 of those storms will become hurricanes and three to six of those would become major hurricanes with 111 mph winds or higher. NOAA said there’s a 60% chance of an above-average season, a … Read More

Florida’s hurricane prep tax-free holiday starts Friday

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Starting Friday, shoppers in Florida emerging from coronavirus stay-at-home orders can avoid paying sales taxes while putting together disaster-preparation stockpiles for the 2020 hurricane season. In addition to helping residents buy everything from coolers to generators, Florida Retail Federation President and CEO Scott Shalley hopes the seven-day tax “holiday” can provide a boost for businesses suffering from the economic fallout … Read More

We Are Here For You

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Hurricane Dorian is still a threat and will impact on our friends and families. Please know we are here for you. Below are some steps that will help you after a Hurricane whether it’s Dorian or another one:  –Try to be patient. With thousands and thousands of claims being filed, it is going to take days before you may be … Read More

Florida’s Hurricane Sales Tax-Free Holiday Starts May 31

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Hurricane season in Florida, generally defined as the six months from June 1 through Nov. 30, might easily be considered the most turbulent time of the year. When lawmakers approved a $121 million tax breaks package at the end of the legislative season, they also approved a tax “holiday” that overlaps with the start of the stormy season, in which … Read More

How to Survive The Unexpected

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Disaster strikes. Your business receives a sucker punch you didn’t see coming. What do you do? That depends on many things but the extent to which you prepared for it will almost certainly make a big difference to how you ride the storm. That’s why, when we talk to clients about risk management, we always stress the importance of having … Read More

Flood Prep: Are You Covered?

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The aftermath of Hurricane Florence is extensive and devastating especially with the amount of flooding that happened. But it’s not just Hurricane’s that cause flooding. Did you know that just 1 inch of water inside your home can cause up to $25,000 in damage? And it’s not just in areas directly impacted by storms. All it takes is a typical Florida rainstorm to flood … Read More

Hurricane Season: After the Storm

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What do you do AFTER a Hurricane has passed? First, know that we are here for you. Following are some thoughts that will help you in the upcoming days: –Try to be patient. With thousands and thousands of claims being filed, it is going to take days before you may be contacted, and weeks to get claims filed. -Our companies … Read More

Hurricane Season: During the Storm

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In the event of a Hurricane, we will be watching it closely, just like you. Our insurance carriers typically place the state of Florida under binding restrictions. This means that we will be unable to write new coverage or make changes to any of your policies. Typically, the restrictions will be lifted 72 hours after the Hurricane has left the area. Please … Read More

Hurricane Season: Before the Storm

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We are in the middle of Hurricane season (June 1 – Nov 1) so we want to make sure you’re as prepared as possible. Here are a few things everyone should have on hand: According to the latest information from FEMA, there are some basic steps to take before a hurricane: ·       Know your hurricane risk ·       Make an emergency plan ·       … Read More