Over the past couple weeks the Midwest has been devastated by tornadoes and storms. From May 18 to May 20, an estimated 76 tornadoes struck across 10 different states. The damage caused by these storms was both physical and psychological. These tornadoes caused the death […]
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It’s Still Hurricane Season
September is Life Insurance Awareness month, but we’re going to pause for a moment. Did you know the Atlantic Hurricane season is from June 1, 2012 to November 30, 2012 this year?Six months of potential hurricanes?Summer is over and the threat of hurricanes has subsided […]
Travelers Insurance Disaster Preparedness
The beginning of summer brings potentially hazardous weather as a six month long windstorm season begins. People living and operating businesses in New England are presented with the risk of storms disrupting daily life. It is possible that we will see a tropical storm or hurricane […]
Flood Damage: All it Takes is One
Are you prepared for a flood in your home? With the intensity and frequency of storms here in New England, a flood could be a major concern for you. Approximately 2% of Americans have flood insurance but nearly everyone is at risk of a […]
Protecting Your Home During Hurricane Season with Flood Insurance
What better time to discuss Hurricane Season and Flood Insurance than as thunder storms roll in over Cape Cod? Hurricane Season is upon us and it looks to be an interesting one. NOAAis predicting anywhere from nine to fifteen named storms coming through the Atlantic […]
Is Hurricane Irene Headed to Cape Cod?
According to the projected path, Hurricane Irene is still days away from hitting Massachusetts, and will likely land in the area by early next week. While forecasts more than 4 days out have a margin of error of up to 200 miles, Cape Cod residents […]
The First 72 Hours
Disaster Planning According to FEMA: A few years ago FEMA released a statement about disaster planning… You can find it here. If you don’t want to read the entire statement, I will summarize what they recommend you have on hand the first 72 hours. FEMA […]
Hurricane Earl…
You have heard the news… a Hurricane is coming… What does that mean for Cape Codders? Tape the windows, stock up on water, batteries, lanterns, food and games… Many Cape Codders remember Hurricane Bob and the damage he did. I was only 8 […]