Catastrophes
A Trusted Hub for Every Storm: Your Severe Weather Resource Center
Severe weather rarely looks the same from one event to the next. A hurricane may bring days of warning followed by heavy rain, strong winds,
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Safeguard Your Home this Wildfire Season
This year’s wildfire season can begin as late as July. You still have time to create a defensible space around your home and protect it by using fire resistant building materials.
Home Safety Tips
Safeguarding Your Home from Natural Disasters
For many people, their home is their most valuable financial asset. Depending on where you live, you may overlook the risk of a natural disaster destroying your home. Here’s how to keep your home protected, no matter how much you paid for it.
Home Safety Tips
7 Steps to Take After Returning Home from a Wildfire Evacuation
You know how to prepare for a wildfire, but what about returning home after being evacuated? Homeowners should stay out of the evacuation area until fire officials say it’s safe to return. Here’s some safety steps to take after returning home from a wildfire evacuation.
Catastrophes
9 Hurricane Myths Debunked to Mark National Hurricane Awareness Week
For as long as hurricanes have been around, there have been myths predicting how and when they will occur, what category they will become, and more. Here are nine myths about hurricanes that have been proven wrong, along with the corresponding facts.
Catastrophes
10 Free Emergency Apps to Download Now
In times of emergency and disaster, here are our top 10 picks for apps you should have on your phone. Best of all, they’re all free to download and available for Android and iOS users!
Catastrophes
10 Fast Facts about Hurricanes You Should Know
When a hurricane becomes a tropical cyclone or typhoon though, things can get confusing! Here are some interesting facts about hurricanes and why there are different types depending on location.
Weather Preparedness
WHITEPAPER: Disasters Are on the Rise
Natural disasters occur around the country every year, and they are becoming more and more frequent. Read these 3 essential steps insurance adjusters and carriers can take to eliminate stressors related to temporary housing, the price to manage displaced policyholders, and other logistical challenges that may come up after disasters strike.
Catastrophes
Hurricanes vs Typhoons vs Cyclones
What Makes a Storm a Hurricane, Typhoon or Cyclone? Read to find out.
Weather Preparedness
What to Do during a Tornado Watch or Warning
A tornado watch or warning gets issued when weather conditions are favorable for the formation of tornadoes. Do you know what to do when a tornado watch or warning gets issued?